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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 11, 2025 11:31 AM

Amarnath Yatra: Over 1.45 lakh devotees have ‘darshan’ in eight days

Over 1.45 lakh devotees have undertaken the Amarnath Yatra in the first eight days, with another batch of 6,482 pilgrims leaving for the Kashmir Valley from Jammu on Friday. According to officials, more than 1.45 lakh pilgrims have had ‘darshan’ at the holy cave shrine. “Another batch of 6,482 Yatris left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in two escorted convoys for the Valley today. The first convoy, comprising 107 vehicles and carrying 2,353 Yatris, departed at 3:20 a.m. for the Baltal ba...

July 6, 2025 12:38 PM

Nearly 48,000 devotees undertake Amarnath Yatra in first three days

Nearly 48,000 devotees have participated in the ongoing Amarnath Yatra over the past three days, amid tight security arrangements. According to officials, over 21,000 Yatris had darshan inside the holy cave shrine on Saturday. On Sunday morning, another group of 7,208 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu in two escorted convoys bound for the Kashmir Valley. "The first convoy is heading to the Baltal base camp in North Kashmir, while the second is en route to the Nunwan (Pahalg...

April 25, 2025 11:29 AM

Army Chief General Dwivedi heads to Srinagar to assess security after Pahalgam terror attack

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Friday to assess the security situation in the region following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. "Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi will depart for Srinagar and Udhampur shortly," defence officials said on Friday. According to the officials, the Army Chief is scheduled to meet senior army commanders deployed in the Kashmir Valley, along with officials from other security agencies. He will review the...

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, ...

November 8, 2024 9:02 PM

J-K Police arrests terrorists, their associates behind Srinagar grenade attack

Jammu and Kashmir Police announced the arrest of terrorists and their associates linked to a recent grenade attack in Srinagar's bustling Sunday market. The incident, which took place on November 3, left twelve people injured, including two civilians with serious injuries. The grenade attack, reportedly orchestrated on orders from handlers in Pakistan, aimed to disrupt peace and create fear among Srinagar's residents. At a press conference on Friday, Kashmir Inspector-General of Police VK Birdi...

October 17, 2024 5:56 PM

Omar Abdullah chairs first Cabinet meeting in Srinagar

Just a day after taking oath as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah chaired his maiden cabinet meeting on Thursday at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar, marking the beginning of his new tenure. The meeting, attended by senior officials and cabinet members, was a crucial step in laying down the priorities of the new administration. Later in the day, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary led a delegation to meet Omar Abdullah at his residence in ...

September 16, 2024 6:08 PM

Amarnath Yatra: Pilgrims express joy as they embark from Pantha Chowk base camp

Amid heightened security, another batch of pilgrims on Tuesday embarked on their journey to the Amarnath from the Pantha Chowk base camp at Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. The pilgrims expressed glee over the annual pilgrimage as they were captured standing in a queue at the Pantha Chowk base camp. “We have a group of 34 people. We are very happy. The facilities are great. We salute the government", said Kalpesh Purohit, an Amarnath pilgrim while speaking to ANI. Another pilgrim, Shravan Raj P...

September 16, 2024 6:16 PM

Ladakh: Multi-faith leaders perform yoga in unison in Leh on World Yoga Day

On the 10th UN International Day of Yoga, multi-faith leaders gathered in Leh, Ladakh, to participate in a unified yoga session organized by the Indian Minorities Foundation. The event showcased India's cultural diversity and the universal appeal of yoga. Religious leaders from various faiths praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in promoting yoga globally. Bhikku Sanghsena, leader of the Maha Bodhi International Meditation Centre, commended Modi's initiative, saying, "It is thro...

September 16, 2024 6:16 PM

Preparations have started for assembly polls in J-K, says PM Modi; indicates early restoration of statehood

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has indicated that assembly elections and the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir may be on the horizon. Speaking at an event in Srinagar on Thursday, PM Modi declared that "time is not far" when the people of J&K will elect a new government, hinting at the imminent return of full statehood to the union territory. Participating in the 'Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K' event at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar h...