‘United against terror’: J&K CM Omar Abdullah, L-G Manoj Sinha pay tribute on Pahalgam attack anniversary

April 22, 2026 11:21 AM

‘United against terror’: J&K CM Omar Abdullah, L-G Manoj Sinha pay tribute on Pahalgam attack anniversary

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack. In a post on X, Abdullah said, “One year on, we remain united against terror & against violence. We remain resolute in our desire to rid J&K of suffering & innocent deaths. We remain committed to doing everything to ensure it never happens again. We also remain in eternal solidarity with the families who lost their loved ones a year ago in...

Accidental explosion in Srinagar’s Nowgam police station claims nine lives, J&K LG pays visit

November 15, 2025 4:09 PM

Accidental explosion in Srinagar’s Nowgam police station claims nine lives, J&K LG pays visit

Nine people were killed and several others injured in a massive accidental explosion inside the Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar district, Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat said on Saturday. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Ujala Cygnus Hospital in Nowgam on Saturday to meet those injured in the blast. He enquired about their condition and assured them of all possible assistance. The LG will also visit the Police Control Room in Srinagar to pay homage to the...

PM Modi speaks to J&K LG and CM, takes stock of Kishtwar tragedy

August 15, 2025 1:42 PM

PM Modi speaks to J&K LG and CM, takes stock of Kishtwar tragedy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah regarding the Kishtwar tragedy. He assessed the situation and assured all necessary assistance. "Spoke to Jammu and Kashmir LG, Shri Manoj Sinha Ji and CM Shri Omar Abdullah Ji regarding the situation in the wake of the cloudburst and flooding in Kishtwar. Authorities are working on the ground to assist those affected," said PM Modi in a post on X. CM Omar Abdull...

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hands over appointment letters to 158 NoKs of terror victims in Srinagar

August 5, 2025 4:54 PM

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hands over appointment letters to 158 NoKs of terror victims in Srinagar

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today handed over the appointment letters to 158 Next of Kins (NoKs) of Kashmiri civilians killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists. The families of terror victims narrated their traumatic experiences. They exposed the injustice perpetrated by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists and their sympathisers against their families. The Lieutenant Governor paid his heartfelt tribute to civilian martyrs and saluted the courage and perseverance of families who have suffered fro...

Peace will be established by destroying entire terror machinery, says J&K L-G

July 20, 2025 3:23 PM

Peace will be established by destroying entire terror machinery, says J&K L-G

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that peace in the Union Territory will not be purchased but established by dismantling the entire terror machinery. Speaking at a function here, the L-G emphasized that the administration is not working to “buy peace,” but to build a lasting and just one in the region. Sinha said that while no innocent person will be harmed, the guilty will not be spared. He also highlighted the pivotal role being played by the J&K Police in dism...

J&K LG flags off first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from Jammu amid tight security

July 2, 2025 11:11 AM

J&K LG flags off first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from Jammu amid tight security

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra from Jammu to the Kashmir Valley, marking the start of the 36-day pilgrimage, which officially begins on Thursday. Amid chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” “Bum Bum Bhole,” and “Barfani Baba Ne Bulaya Hai,” enthusiastic pilgrims from across the country departed in two escorted convoys from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas on Canal Road. The pilgrims are head...

J&K LG Manoj Sinha visits Srinagar transit camp to oversee Amarnath Yatra arrangements

May 5, 2025 10:07 PM

J&K LG Manoj Sinha visits Srinagar transit camp to oversee Amarnath Yatra arrangements

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Pantha Chowk transit camp in Srinagar to review the ongoing arrangements for pilgrims ahead of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra 2025. Taking to the social media platform, the Lieutenant Governor said, “Reviewed the progress of construction work for the Office and Yatri Niwas of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar, earlier today.” The Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to commence on July 3 this year, simult...

J-K: Search operation underway in Reasi after terror attack

September 16, 2024 6:37 PM

J-K: Search operation underway in Reasi after terror attack

A massive search operation is currently underway in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir following a horrific terror attack on Sunday evening that left at least 10 pilgrims dead and 33 others injured. The Indian Army, supported by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and drones, is combing through dense forest areas in and around the incident site. The tragic incident unfolded around 6:10 pm when terrorists ambushed a bus carrying pilgrims from the Shiv Khori shrine to Katra. The attack ...