UN ends aid to northwest Syria from Turkey after Security Council fails to renew approval

United Nations, Jul 12 (AP) The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday failed to renew authorization of the delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria’s rebel-held northwest from neighbouring Turkey, officially ending a U.N. operation that had been vital to helping a region of 4.1 million people. The council failed to adopt either of two rival resolutions […]
Amid tight security, 10th batch of over 7,800 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath

Jammu, Jul 12 (PTI) The 10th batch of over 7,800 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims left the Jammu base camp in the early hours of Wednesday for the twin base camps in Kashmir amid tight security arrangements, officials said. The yatra resumed from the Jammu base camp on Tuesday afternoon after remaining suspended for three days in […]
Terrorism not linked to any religion: NSA Doval

Says Islam occupies unique 'position of pride' amongst religious groups in India
New Delhi: Asserting that terrorism is not linked to any religion, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday said it is no coincidence that despite there being around 200 million Muslims, the involvement of Indian citizens in global terrorism has been “incredibly low”. Noting that India has been a melting pot of cultures and religions […]
Amarnath Yatra resumes from Jammu after 3-day suspension
Jmu-Sgr highway opens for traffic
Jammu/Srinagar: The Amarnath Yatra resumed from the Jammu base camp on Tuesday afternoon after remaining suspended for three days in view of the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway for repairs in the Ramban section. A fresh batch of pilgrims was allowed to move towards Kashmir for their onward journey to the Amarnath cave shrine […]
CS launches ‘Mobile Dost’ App in JK
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Tuesday launched the path breaking Mobile Dost App in sync with the vision of Apka Mobile HamaraDaftar, a pioneering initiative for mobile-based delivery of citizen-centric services in J&K. This remarkable event marks a significant milestone in the digital transformation of the region, bringing unparalleled convenience and accessibility to […]
Houses of four terrorists raided in Kishtwar
Jammu: The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday carried out raids at the houses of four terrorists, who are operating from across the border and making efforts to revive militancy in Kishtwar district, a senior police officer said. The raids are underway at Mughal Maiden, Chatroo and Singhpora areas and […]
Omar demands holding of assembly polls in JK
Jammu: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday advocated for holding the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir with the parliamentary polls next year, saying the people need an opportunity to choose their elected government. He also defended “parivarvaad” (familism) in politics and also questioned the remarks of Home Minister Amit Shah that three families […]
MeT predicts mainly dry weather in JK
Srinagar: Amid forecast for mainly dry weather, minimum temperature increased at most places in J&K in Tuesday, MeT said Tuesday. A meteorological department official here said that mainly dry weather is expected till July14. However, he said, brief spell of rain and thunderstorm at isolated places “can’t be ruled out (>70% chance)”. Intermittent light to […]
Pleas challenging abrogation of Art 370: SC to conduct day-to-day hearing from August 2
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday said it will commence day-to-day hearing from August 2 on a batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, which passed several procedural directions, […]
Ex-MLC Surinder Choudhary joins NC
Jammu: Former Jammu and Kashmir MLC Surinder Choudhary joined the National Conference here on Tuesday, ending over a year-long association with the BJP. He had quit Peoples Democratic Party on March 30 last year and crossed over to the BJP within a week in the presence of senior leaders including the party’s national general secretary […]