Gurez Valley News

Kashmir's Gurez valley remains isolated for months from the rest of the country due to heavy snowfall. But this has not deterred the enthusiasm of the locals, who have welcomed the initiative of the Indian Army.

Kashmir seems to be continuously changing. In the meantime, there was a panic of terror in the village built in Gurez Valley near LOC at one time, but now there is peace and tranquility there and women are also becoming self-reliant.

Indian Army has set up a skill development centre for women in Gurez Various skills are being taught to make them independent The main aim of establishing this centre is to help them start businesses of their own

Major Sankalp Yadav died in chopper crash on Friday. Indian Army organised memorial service for the slain personnel. The pilot of the helicopter is admitted to hospital.

In order to assure Covid vaccines to the citizens, officials of the Kashmir health department are walking and climbing over 10-12 kilometres by foot every day to reach the far-flung areas of Gurez.

Jashan-e-Azadi Jeet Car Rally is an initiative by an Indian Army to promote tourism in the Gurez valley. 30 vehicles from all over the country participated in the rally

In order to encourage tourists to visit Gurez Valley in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, the administration of the Union Territory is developing and upgrading tourism infrastructure in the region. The administration has expanded the construction of Tourist Reception Center (TRC) with a new two-storey guest house to accommodate more tourists.

Three persons have reportedly been buried in an avalanche that hit Gurez valley in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora today (February 15).