Jammu and Kashmir

July 3, 2026 9:37 AM

Amarnath Yatra begins with first devotees departing twin base camps for holy cave

Shri Amarnath ji Yatra 2026 (SANJY-2026) started on Friday as the first batch of pilgrims left Baltal and Nunwan base camps for the holy cave simultaneously, while devotees seeking on-the-spot registration have been advised not to reach Jammu and Kashmir before getting themselves registered. The first batch of SANJY-2026 was flagged off from Baltal-Domail base camp in Ganderbal by Deputy Commissioner Jatin Kishore. He was accompanied by DIG Maqsood-ul-Zaman, SSP Ganderbal Sudhanshu Dhama, and o...

June 24, 2026 9:55 AM

India slams Pakistan for ‘politicising’ UN Security Council meeting on Jammu & Kashmir

India strongly criticised Pakistan for raising the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during an Arria-formula meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), asserting that the Union Territory is an integral part of India and remains a strictly internal matter. India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, delivered India’s statement during the Arria-formula meeting titled “Bridging the Implementation Gap: UNSC Resolutions and Maintenance of International Pea...

June 15, 2026 1:39 PM

J&K: Tourist flock to Bhaderwah to beat the heat; security measures enhanced in valley

As temperatures continue to soar across several parts of the country, an increasing number of tourists are flocking to the picturesque Bhaderwah valley in Jammu and Kashmir to escape the summer heat. To ensure a safe and secure experience for visitors, security agencies have put in place extensive arrangements across the region’s major tourist destinations. Comprehensive security measures have been deployed at key tourist attractions, including Jai Valley, Padri, and Guldanda. Personnel from ...

June 15, 2026 1:34 PM

J&K: Police intensify anti-sabotage operations in Anantnag ahead of Amarnath Yatra 2026

As part of extensive security preparations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra 2026, Jammu and Kashmir Police have stepped up anti-sabotage operations across the Anantnag district to ensure a safe, secure, and incident-free pilgrimage. According to J&K Police, specialized teams of Anantnag Police are conducting comprehensive anti-sabotage checks and area domination exercises along the entire Yatra route from Khanabal to Pahalgam. The operations cover critical locations, transit points, lodgemen...

June 2, 2026 6:33 PM

India rejects ‘unwarranted references’ to J&K in the Pak-EU statement

India on Tuesday outrightly rejected "unwarranted references" to the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the joint statement issued by Pakistan and the European Union (EU), reiterating that the matter is entirely internal to India and that those without any standing on the issue should refrain from commenting on it. Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal responded to a question on the Joint Communique issued ...

May 27, 2026 11:51 AM

India rejects unwarranted references to J&K in China-Pakistan joint statement

India on Wednesday strongly rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in the joint statement issued by China and Pakistan, asserting that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of the country. Responding to media queries regarding the joint statement between China and Pakistan, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India categorically rejects the “unwarranted references” made to the Indian Union Territory of Jam...

May 13, 2026 11:46 AM

Centre launches second tranche of limestone block auctions in J&K to boost mining and industrial growth

The Ministry of Mines on Tuesday launched the second tranche of e-auction of limestone blocks in Jammu and Kashmir, putting 12 mineral blocks across Anantnag, Rajouri, and Poonch districts up for auction in a move aimed at accelerating industrial development and attracting fresh investments in the Union Territory. The tranche was officially launched in Srinagar by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, who said the Centre’s reforms in the mining sector are focused on simplifyin...

April 29, 2026 7:11 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw to flag off extended Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat on April 30; 20-coach upgrade to boost connectivity

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the extended Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat Express from Jammu Tawi Railway Station on April 30, marking a major milestone in rail connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir. The semi-high-speed train, which earlier operated between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, will now run up to Jammu Tawi, the region’s largest rail hub. Regular services on the extended route will begin from May 2, offering passengers a seamless, single-journey conn...

April 22, 2026 7:48 PM

Pahalgam attack anniversary: US and Japan pay tribute to victims, back India’s fight against terrorism

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of Pahalgam terror attack and expressed Washington's support for India in fight against terrorism. The heinous terror attack, that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, witnessed Pakistan-backed terrorists gunning down 26 innocent tourists after identifying their religion, in one of the most brutal incidents of civilians being targetted in recent years. "On the one-year anniversary of the horri...

April 23, 2026 4:56 PM

Operation Sindoor anniversary: A year after, India reflects on a defining military response

India marks the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a landmark tri-service military operation launched in May 2025 in response to the dastardly terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. The operation is widely seen as a turning point in India’s counter-terrorism strategy, combining precision strikes, technological capability, and coordinated action across land, air, and sea. Operation Sindoor was initiated on the night of May 6-7, 2025, targeting terror infras...