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Amarnath Yatra: IGP Kashmir reviews security measures along Baltal route
Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi on Sunday visited the Baltal camp to assess the security arrangements and reviewed various facilities in preparation for the annual Amarnath Yatra, an official said.…
Sangaldan-Reasi rail link to become operational by month end
Jammu; The Sangaldan-Reasi rail link in Jammu and Kashmir is expected to be flagged off by the end of June, officials said on Saturday.
Officials said that the final inspection of the Sangaldan-Reasi section of USBRL, including the…
‘Pratham Puja’ performed to mark ceremonial beginning of Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar: To mark the ceremonial beginning of this year’s Amarnath Yatra, ‘Pratham Puja’ was performed in the holy Amarnath Cave early morning today.
J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also the chairman of the Shri Amarnathji…
L-G Manoj Sinha inaugurates J&K Trade Show in Srinagar
Srinagar; Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated the J&K Trade Show 2024 here at Kashmir Heritage Government Arts Emporium.
The L-G welcomed the artisans, weavers, growers, and business…
J&K will soon have elected Assembly, statehood back, says PM Modi
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured the people of J&K that they will soon have an elected Assembly and attain new heights of prosperity with its statehood coming back.
Addressing a gathering of youth and…
Firing between security forces & terrorists in J&K’s Poonch
Jammu: An exchange of fire took place between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Poonch district on Tuesday, and a search of the area is now underway, officials said.
Officials said the firing occurred in the Behramgala…
One terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in Bandipora area of J&K
Srinagar: One terrorist was killed in an ongoing gunfight with the security forces in J&K’s Bandipora district. Officials said the security forces surrounded Aragam village of Bandipora district on Monday morning following intelligence…
First trial run of Sangaldan-Reasi train on USBRL successfully completed
Jammu: The first trial train successfully ran from Sangaldan to Reasi in J&K on Sunday, completing the rail link between the Valley and the rest of the country, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced.
"1st trial train has…
Online helicopter service booking begins for Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar: Online booking of helicopter service for this year's Amarnath Yatra began on Sunday. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) has started the facility for both Baltal and Pahalgam yatra routes for this year's 52-day long Shri…
Record number of devotees pay obeisance at Kashmir’s Mata Kheer Bhawani temple
Srinagar; Hundreds of devotees from different parts of the country converged at Mata Kheer Bhawani temple shrine on Friday to celebrate the annual ‘Mela’ of the Hindu deity.
The worship of Mata Kheer Bhawani is universal among…
PFC Signs Agreement with Chenab Valley PPL for ₹1869.265 Cr Loan for Kiru HEP
Jammu: Chenab Valley Power Project Private Limited (CVPPPL), a Joint Venture of NHPC LTD (51%) and JKSPDC (49%) has signed an Agreement with Power Finance Corporation Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise and leading NBFC…
53 people detained for questioning in connection with Reasi terror attack
Jammu: J&K Police has detained 53 people for questioning in connection with the Sunday terrorist attack on a bus of pilgrims near the Shivkhori Temple in Reasi district, that left 9 people dead, officials said,
Police said that…
J&K on high alert after four terror strikes in three days
While an encounter in Kathua village was on, militants attacked a joint patrol party of police and army at a checkpoint at Chattergala area in neighbouring Doda district at midnight.
Encounter breaks out in J&K’s Doda
Jammu: An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Chattargala area of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, officials said on Wednesday.
"Army and Police joint checkpoint has engaged terrorists in the Chattargala…
Over 70 foreign terrorists active in J&K, confirms GoC 15 Corps
Srinagar; General officer Commanding (GoC) of Srinagar-based Army’s 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, on Sunday, confirmed figures given by J&K DGP R.R. Swain about the presence of foreign terrorists in the Union Terrority.…
Opposition in new Lok Sabha would be stronger: Farooq Abdullah
The former chief minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir said people have given their verdict and the Constitution has been saved.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest in J&K
Srinagar: Senior separatist leader and Chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest on Friday, Anjuman-e-Auqaf Jamia Masjid Srinagar said in a statement.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq traditionally offers Friday prayers at…
Gulmarg’s iconic Shiv temple gutted in pre-dawn blaze
Srinagar: An iconic Shiv temple in J&K's Gulmarg ski resort, which was featured in several Bollywood films, was gutted in a pre-dawn fire on Wednesday, officials said.
Officials said that the Shiv temple, also known as Rani…
Omar Abdullah leading, Mehbooba Mufti trailing in J&K
Srinagar; Among the two former Chief Ministers of Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah was leading and Mehbooba Mufti was trailing in their respective constituencies.
As per the early leads available here, former CM and National…
Top LeT commander trapped in J&K’s Pulwama
Srinagar: Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, Riyaz Dar has been reportedly trapped during the ongoing encounter between the security forces and the terrorists on Monday in J&K’s Pulwama district.
Following specific intelligence…
