Search operation to track down 3 JeM terrorists underway in Basantgarh, Udhampur

Jammu, Jun 27 (PTI) A search operation by a joint team of security forces is underway to track down three Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists in a forested area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, officials said on Friday. A Pakistan-based JeM terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces on Thursday, […]
Trump says ‘very big’ trade deal coming up with India

Washington, Jun 27 (PTI) US President Donald Trump said a “very big” trade deal is on cards with India, hinting at significant progress in the negotiation process of a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement between the two countries. “We are having some great deals. We have one coming up, maybe with India. Very big one. Where […]
Two former ministers to re-join Congress today, had left to Join Azad led DPA

Srinagar, Jun 27: In a significant political development, two senior leaders and former ministers, Taj Mohiuddin and Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, are set to re-join Congress on Friday. Sources said that the duo is returning to the party today. Both leaders had parted ways with the Congress following the launch of Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Democratic Progressive […]
10 pc drop in Amarnath Yatra registration after Pahalgam terror attack: LG Sinha

Says adequate security, other arrangements put in place for pilgrimage Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday said there has been a drop of over 10 per cent in pilgrim registration for this year’s Amarnath Yatra in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. “The pilgrim registration before the April 22 incident was going […]
Facilities arranged by SASB in the last two years
Wider Yatra tracks: Previously narrow and steep Yatra tracks along both the routes have been widened to around 12 feet in most of the stretches. Kalimata stretch, which was previously very narrow and with steep gradient, has been widened to almost 12 feet, with much gentler slope. Safer Yatra tracks with stronger safety handrails all […]
180 companies of CAPF deployed for Amarnath Yatra security across Jammu: IGP
Jammu: A total of 180 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), which is 30 more than previous years, have been deployed for the security of annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu division this year, a senior police officer said on Thursday. Inspector General of Police, Jammu zone, Bhim Sen Tuti assured a safe pilgrimage to […]
Discussions on restoring statehood to JK should conclude soon: CM Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that discussions on restoring statehood to the Union Territory should be concluded soon so that people can get what they have been demanding. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a special national integration camp organised by the Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh NCC Directorate here, Abdullah also […]
JeM terrorist killed, 3 others trapped as encounter breaks out in Udhampur
Jammu: A terrorist of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit was killed in an encounter with security forces on Thursday, while three of his associates remained trapped in a forested area in Udhampur district, officials said. The group of four terrorists was being tracked for a year. They were confronted by a joint search party of the […]
AI’s emergence: Parliamentary panel deliberates on India’s preparedness
New Delhi: Key government ministries on Thursday told a parliamentary panel about the country’s preparations to make strides in the increasingly critical field of artificial intelligence (AI), noting that a coordination committee involving various departments is at work to oversee its growth in different sectors. Top bureaucrats from Union ministries of home, defence, power, and […]
LG holds meeting with political leaders, discusses preparations for Amarnath Yatra
CM Omar, others attend meet Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday held a meeting with political leaders at the Raj Bhawan here to discuss preparations for the annual Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to begin from July 3. The meeting was attended among others by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Sat Sharma, Nirmal Singh and […]