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Amarnath Yatra: Police impose 5pm travel deadline for Gulmarg tourists

Security personnel keep vigil ensuring safety for pilgrims ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Jul 01, 2026 03:08 pm IST

Akalt Takht resolves Gulmarg gurdwara dispute, name to remain unchanged

Following complaints by DGPC members Rajinder Singh and Manmeet Singh, Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj summoned representatives of both sides to the Akal Takht Secretariat in Amritsar and facilitated discussions aimed at resolving the dispute. (HT File)
Published on Jun 14, 2026 04:52 am IST

7 hours, 300 people: How rescue op was carried out after Gulmarg ropeway mishap

Visual of the rescue operation after around 300 tourists were stranded aboard the largest cable car as the system developed technical problems, at a Gulmarg resort in Jammu and Kashmir, Monday, May 25, 2026.
Updated on May 26, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Nearly 300 rescued after cable car in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg halts mid-air

Rescue operations to save the tourists trapped in the cable car service is underway
Updated on May 25, 2026 08:40 pm IST

Army, police rescue 25 stranded tourists from Gulmarg heights

Two of the 25 tourists stranded at Sunshine Peak in Gulmarg after they were successfully rescued in a joint operation by the Baramulla police, the army’s Chinar Warriors, and the Gulmarg Development Authority on Friday.
Published on May 09, 2026 01:53 pm IST

Light rains, snow lash J&K; more on cards

Boatmen on Dal Lake amid gusty winds, in Srinagar on Friday. (ANI)
Published on Apr 18, 2026 07:26 am IST

Winter returns to Kashmir, weather to clear up on Eid

A woman along with her child shopping for bangles at a market in Srinagar on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday. (AFP Photo)
Published on Mar 20, 2026 03:48 pm IST

9 new tourist destinations being developed in J&K:CM Omar

J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah. (File)
Updated on Feb 27, 2026 04:20 am IST

Khelo India Winter Games: Omar advocates for artificial snow in Gulmarg to combat climate change

J&k LG Manoj Sinha along with CM Omar Abdullah lighting lamps during the inauguration of the Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg, on Monday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
Published on Feb 24, 2026 03:02 am IST

6th Khelo India Winter Games to begin in Gulmarg on Monday

Skiers hold flaming torches on Sunday night on the eve of the sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg on Sunday. J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated a laser and torch show on the occasion (. Waseem Andrabi/HT)
Published on Feb 23, 2026 06:28 am IST

Gurez, Sonamarg all set to be J&K’s new winter sports hubs

NEW SLOPES TO BE DEVELOPED: Currently, a 15-day basic ski course is on at Gurez valley. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 10, 2026 06:42 am IST

Omar dons ski gear in Gulmarg

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah skiing in Gulmarg on Sunday. (ANI Video Grab)
Published on Jan 25, 2026 10:52 pm IST

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches across Kashmir

The MeT in its bulletin said light to moderate rain and snow is expected at most places from January 21 to 24. (File)
Published on Jan 17, 2026 04:38 am IST

J&K police conducts security response drill in Gulmarg

Baramulla police said that patrolling and checking will be carried out in the neighbouring areas of the resort also. (Representative)
Published on Jan 16, 2026 04:06 am IST

White healer: Snow brought back tourists to Kashmir

A man takes selfies on icicles, on a cold winter morning in Baramulla on Thursday. (AFP)
Published on Jan 09, 2026 07:22 am IST

Gulmarg shivers at -9.2 deg C, MeT predicts further drop in temp

A man takes selfies on icicles, on a cold winter morning in Baramulla on Thursday. (AFP)
Published on Jan 09, 2026 07:04 am IST

Cold conditions return to Kashmir with light snowfall in higher reaches

A man carrying crates on a snow-covered hill in Sonamarg on Tuesday. (REUTERS)
Published on Jan 07, 2026 08:52 am IST

At -8.8°C, Gulmarg records season’s coldest night

A view of tourists enjoying at a snow-covered ski resort in Gulmarg on Monday. (ANI)
Published on Jan 06, 2026 07:22 am IST

BJP flays ‘radicalised elements’ for opposing New Year celebrations

Jammu and Kashmir BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur (File)
Published on Jan 03, 2026 07:30 am IST

From snowflakes to smiles: Snow spell turns Kashmir into tourist magnet

Tourists visit the snow-laden Kongdori on the New Year’s eve, in Gulmarg, on Wednesday. (PTI)
Published on Jan 01, 2026 03:12 am IST

MeT predicts rain, snow in Valley from December 30

Tourists enjoy after a fresh spell of snowfall in Sonamarg on Monday. (ANI)
Published on Dec 30, 2025 05:02 am IST

J&K police impose trekking restrictions in Tangmarg forest

​Police said that a safety advisory was issued following an unauthorized trekking incident in the Danwas forest area on December 21. (Representative)
Published on Dec 30, 2025 04:44 am IST

Snowfall reignites hope of tourism revival in Kashmir

People during a fresh spell of snowfall, in Gulmarg on Monday. (ANI)
Published on Dec 23, 2025 06:06 am IST

Snow on way, Kashmir gears up for winter tourism with new SOPs

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah is seeking the opening of all closed destinations, particularly those close to Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Doodhpathri in Budgam. (PTI File)
Published on Dec 19, 2025 10:54 pm IST

After terror blows, Kashmir’s December tourism starts on positive note

A participant during a paragliding fest organised by Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports at Aru valley in Anantnag district. (PTI)
Published on Dec 06, 2025 04:24 am IST

Fresh snowfall in parts of Kashmir valley, overcast skies ease cold wave

A man sweeps a road along the banks of the Dal Lake on a cold foggy afternoon in Srinagar on Monday. (AFP)
Published on Dec 02, 2025 04:48 am IST

Snowfall in Gulmarg, Sonmarg and other high-altitude areas in Kashmir. Watch

The Meteorological Department has said snowfall in the higher reaches and rains in plains would continue till Wednesday morning.
Published on Nov 05, 2025 05:42 am IST

Tourists spots closed after Pahalgam attack need to be reopened: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah said his government has sent teams outside the country to promote tourism, pointing out that a big delegation is in Singapore to restore tourism from Southeast Asia.
Updated on Oct 18, 2025 09:05 pm IST

Kashmir tourism still under Pahalgam attack shadow, early snowfall brings hope of winter revival

Tourism players say that an early snowfall this month have already given indications of a harsh winter which is showing a slow surge in tourist footfall in ski resort of Gulmarg, Sonamarg and other places. (File)
Published on Oct 15, 2025 07:46 am IST