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July 17, 2025 10:33 AM

Amarnath Yatra suspended due to heavy rainfall forecast; no batch allowed today

As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of pilgrims, authorities on Thursday suspended the Amarnath Yatra following a forecast of heavy rainfall along the route. No movement of Yatris was allowed from Jammu to Kashmir Valley and also from the two base camps - Baltal and Pahalgam - towards the holy cave shrine. Officials said, “Due to an adverse weather advisory predicting heavy rain along the Yatra route from Jammu to the Valley, as well as from the twin base camps to the holy cave sh...

July 16, 2025 9:41 AM

Over 2.34 lakh perform Amarnath Yatra, another batch of pilgrims leaves for Kashmir

Another batch of 6,064 pilgrims departed from Jammu on Wednesday to undertake the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, which has already seen over 2.34 lakh devotees perform darshan at the holy cave shrine in the past 13 days. According to officials, the 2025 Amarnath Yatra, which began on July 3, continues smoothly with strong participation. “Another batch of 6,064 yatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu today in two escorted convoys headed for the Valley,” an official said. The first convoy, ...

July 2, 2025 3:03 PM

Warm welcome for first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in Kashmir

Locals in Kashmir welcomed the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims with warmth and goodwill on Wednesday as they arrived in the Valley through the Navyug Tunnel. People from various sections of society, including members of civil society, traders, and residents of Anantnag and Kulgam districts, gathered with garlands and placards to greet the Yatris. The spontaneous gesture highlighted the enduring spirit of communal harmony in Kashmir and the region’s longstanding support for the annual ...

April 24, 2025 9:03 AM

Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces continue joint search operation in Poonch to trace terrorists

The Romeo Force of the Indian Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) continued their joint operation on Thursday for the 10th consecutive day in the forest area of Lasana in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch to trace terrorists believed to be hiding in the region. The search operations started on April 15 following an exchange of fire between the security forces and terrorists on April 14. Security forces have cordoned off the area and are conducting extensive search operations in dense forest zo...

April 8, 2025 9:05 AM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to hold security review meetings today in Kashmir

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, will hold security review meetings on Tuesday. After a nightlong stay at the Raj Bhawan in Srinagar, he will start his busy schedule around 11 am and also review various developmental projects in the Union Territory (UT). J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will attend the developmental review meeting chaired by Amit Shah. Later, the Home Minister will chair a security review meeting, ...

March 4, 2025 10:18 AM

India slams UN human rights for unfounded and baseless comment on Kashmir and Manipur

At the 58th regular session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Arindam Bagchi, delivered a pointed critique of the High Commissioner’s global update, calling for a “genuine update” on the situation in India. Bagchi’s statement was in response to unfounded remarks made about India, particularly in relation to Jammu and Kashmir. “Mr. Vice President, allow me today to share some reflections about the High Commissioner's global...

March 3, 2025 11:59 AM

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir’s higher reaches as rain showers lash J&K

Kashmir’s higher reaches experienced fresh snowfall on Monday, while rain lashed the plains across Jammu and Kashmir, bringing relief from the prolonged dry spell that had raised concerns over water scarcity in the region. According to the Meteorological (MeT) Department, light to moderate rain and snowfall were recorded in several areas, with the possibility of moderate to heavy snowfall in a few higher-altitude locations in north and central Kashmir. The weather is expected to remain mostly...

January 2, 2025 9:36 PM

After ending terror, we will reclaim what has been lost: HM Amit Shah

Calling Kashmir an inseparable part of India and its soul, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has not only eliminated the ecosystem of terrorism from the Kashmir Valley but is determined to reclaim what has been lost, a veiled reference to the territory occupied by Pakistan and the cultural glory of the region. He was speaking after releasing the book, 'Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh: Through the Ages - A Visual Narrative of Continuities &am...

September 25, 2024 8:27 AM

Voting for 2nd phase of Assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir begins

Voting for the second phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir began on Wednesday morning. Over 25 lakh eligible voters will seal the fate of 239 candidates across 26 constituencies in six districts of the Union Territory. Among the prominent candidates are former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah from both Budgam and Ganderbal seats, Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina from Nowshera assembly seat and Pradesh Congress Committ...

August 8, 2024 6:07 PM

Centre may restore J&K statehood and hold elections by October: Ramdas Athawale

Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale indicated on Thursday that the central government might restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir before October and conduct legislative assembly elections within the same timeframe. Speaking at a press conference in Srinagar, Athawale highlighted that while the Supreme Court had directed the Election Commission to hold elections by September 30, he anticipated the polls would take place later, coinciding with elections in Maharas...