Over 8,600 pilgrims leave Jammu base camp for Amarnath Yatra in sixth batch
Jammu, Jul 7 (PTI) Amid a multi-tier security cover, more than 8,600 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu early Monday to join the annual Amarnath pilgrimage in the Himalayas, officials said. More than 70,000 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine located at a height of 3,880 metres since the […]
Two killed, three others injured in road mishap at Galander Pampore
Srinagar, Jul 7: Two persons lost their lives while three others were injured in a tragic road accident in Galander Pampore area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district during night hours, officials said. A police official said that a black Scorpio vehicle bearing registration number JK02DQ-2585, driven by Jhonty, son of Tarseem Lal, resident of Mershiwala, […]
There should be no hesitation in imposing sanctions against terrorists: PM Modi at BRICS
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jul 7 (PTI): There should be no hesitation in imposing sanctions against terrorists and the victims and supporters of terrorism cannot be weighed on the same scale, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the BRICS Summit on Sunday while calling for united efforts to combat the menace. In an address at a […]
Dy CM flags off bus service from Jammu to Kalasara via Sunderbani
JAMMU: Acting promptly over the long pending demand of people living in far flung area of village Kalasara regarding transport facility, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today flagged of a bus from Jammu to Daddal Kalasara via Sunderbani Bajabhain. While speaking on the occasion, the Dy CM said that this daily bus service will benefit […]
Elaborate arrangements in place for smooth passage of Zuljanah processions across Kashmir: IGP Birdi
Srinagar, Jul 6: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi, on Sunday said that elaborate arrangements have been put in place by Jammu and Kashmir Police to ensure the smooth and peaceful passage of the Zuljanah processions across Kashmir on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashura. Talking to reporters during his visit to Bota Kadal […]
Advisor in PM’s office Tarun Kapoor visits Lal Chowk, meets stakeholders, traders
Srinagar, Jul 6 : Advisor in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Tarun Kapoor, on Sunday visited Lal Chowk and met the traders and locals there. According to the details Kapoor gave a patient hearing to traders and assured them that all their issues will be looked into. Traders after meeting the Advisor said that they […]
LG Sinha joins thousands of Shia mourners in Srinagar as Zuljanah procession begins
Srinagar, Jul 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday joined thousands of Shia mourners at the traditional Zuljanah procession here on the solemn occasion of Youm-e-Ashura. The procession commenced from Botakadal’s Ali Pora area to Zadibal amid tight security and elaborate arrangements. “Upon his arrival, the Lieutenant Governor offered water to the mourners and ceremoniously […]
Soldier died of bullet injury from his own rifle in Rajouri
RAJOURI/JAMMU, Jul 6 (PTI): An army personnel died of a bullet injury from his own service rifle inside a camp in Rajouri district, officials said on Sunday. The soldier, posted with 54 Rashtriya Rifles, was on sentry duty when he died in the company headquarters in Solki village, 40 km from Rajouri town, late Saturday, […]
Fresh batch of 7,200 pilgrims leaves for Amarnath yatra
JAMMU, Jul 6 (PTI): Amid incessant rains, a fresh batch of over 7,200 pilgrims left the base camp here early Sunday for the Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. The 38-day annual pilgrimage, which started on July 3, crossed the 50,000 mark on Sunday. The fifth batch of 7,208 pilgrims, including 1,587 women […]
Several illegal structures demolished in Jammu
Jammu, Jul 5 (PTI) Several illegally-built structures, allegedly used for cattle smuggling, were demolished during an anti-encroachment drive here on Saturday, officials said. The drive was jointly conducted by the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) and police in the Khanpura area of Nagrota on the city outskirts, they added. The officials said police have arrested three […]
