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World’s eyes on Amarnath Yatra, no threats can deter pilgrims’ spirit: Lt Guv

World’s eyes on Amarnath Yatra, no threats can deter pilgrims’ spirit: Lt Guv

Jammu, Jul 2 (PTI) The eyes of the world are on this Amarnath Yatra and no threats can deter the spirit of people undertaking the pilgrimage to the cave shrine in the South Kashmir Himalayas, said Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday. Attending the ‘Tawi Aarti’ at the Tawi Riverfront in Jammu, […]

 Press Trust of India

LG Manoj Sinha to flag off first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims

LG Manoj Sinha to flag off first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha will flag off the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims for the twin base camps in Kashmir from here amid tight security on Wednesday. The 38-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high shrine will commence on July 3 from the Valley via the twin tracks — the traditional 48-kilometre Nunwan-Pahalgam route […]

 Press Trust of India

All arrangements in place for Amarnath Yatra: CS

Jammu: Chief Secretary Atul Dulloo, who on Tuesday reviewed the overall preparations a day ahead of the commencement of Amarnath Yatra, said that all necessary measures, including the elaborate security arrangements, have been put in place to ensure a safe pilgrimage for devotees. The annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath will begin […]

 Press Trust of India

Pilgrims make beeline for Amarnath yatra registration in Jammu

Jammu: Hundreds of pilgrims from all over the country flocked to Jammu on Tuesday as the administration started on-the-spot registration of devotees for the Amarnath yatra. The yatra to the 3,880-metre shrine in south Kashmir Himalyas will formally begin on July 3. The 38-day pilgrimage will commence from the twin tracks– the traditional 48-km long […]

 Press Trust of India

New criminal laws biggest reform in independent India: Amit Shah

Says justice process made simpler, transparent New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday termed the enactment of three new criminal laws as the biggest reform in independent India and said they will make the judicial process process not only affordable and accessible but also simpler, time-bound and transparent. Shah stressed that the Narendra […]

 KV News

Fight against terror: Lt Guv announces special cell, toll-free number for terror victim families

Directs officials to reopen buried cases Srinagar: A special cell and a toll-free number will be established in the secretariat of Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor for addressing the concerns of the families of terror victims and to bring the culprits to justice. Chairing a high-level meeting on Tuesday, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also directed […]

 Press Trust of India

World must display zero tolerance towards terrorism: Jaishankar in US

Says Pahalgam attack was act of economic warfare   Washington/ New York: The victims and perpetrators of terrorism must never be equated and India has every right to defend its people against terror strikes, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday. With his counterparts from the US, Australia and Japan listening, Jaishankar also said […]

 KV News

Houseboat Association, Dal dwellers call on CM Omar Abdullah

Flag long-pending issues, seek immediate redressal SRINAGAR: A deputation comprising Dal dwellers, including representatives of houseboat and shikara owners, Tuesday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to apprise him about various issues confronting them. The meeting was held to address long standing grievances and to discuss the sustainable livelihood solutions for communities dependent on Dal […]

 Press Trust of India

India asks Pakistan to expedite release of Indian prisoners in its custody

New Delhi: India on Tuesday urged Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of 159 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners in view of completion of their jail terms. In addition, Pakistan has been asked to provide immediate consular access to the 26 civilian prisoners and fishermen in Pakistan’s custody, who are believed to be Indian, […]

 Press Trust of India

With Love from Netherlands: 69-year-old Dutch woman quietly cleaning Dal Lake of plastic for five years

Srinagar: It is ‘Hollandse Schoonmaak’ (Dutch cleaning) in Kashmir as a 69-year-old woman from the Netherlands has made it a mission to clean the waters of the famous tourist attraction Dal Lake of plastic waste. Armed with her love for nature, Ellis Hubertina Spaaanderman can often be seen rowing her boat quietly in the waters […]