El Nino likely to strengthen rapidly, raising risk of global extreme weather: WMO
NEW DELHI, July 3 (PTI): El Nino conditions in the tropical Pacific are expected to strengthen rapidly in the coming months, increasing the risk of heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall and other extreme weather events across many parts of the world, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday. The organisation’s monthly ‘WMO Global Seasonal Climate […]
PM Modi writes to Amarnath pilgrims, urges them to ensure safe, clean Yatra, asks them to ‘spend 10% of travel budget on local products’
New Delhi, July 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared a letter addressed to devotees undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra, describing the pilgrimage as an enduring symbol of India’s spiritual heritage and cultural unity, and urging pilgrims to adopt five pledges during the journey. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the […]
Mutton crisis to end in Kashmir as dealers end strike after Punjab Govt intervenes
Srinagar, July 3: The Kashmir Mutton Dealers Association (KMDA) on Friday announced that the ongoing strike by livestock dealers has been called off following the Punjab government’s intervention, saying directions have been issued to the police to ensure that livestock vehicles are not stopped at checkpoints. KMDA General Secretary Mehraj-ud-Din said the association has been […]
DIG reviews security, coordination among security agencies for Amarnath Yatra in Jammu
Jammu, July 3 (PTI) Deputy Inspector General of Police Shridhar Patil reviewed security arrangements, preparedness and coordination among security agencies deployed for the ongoing annual Amarnath yatra in Jammu, officials said. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the Amarnath Yatra from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on […]
Six CRPF personnel injured in accident in Ganderbal
Srinagar, July 3 (PTI) Six CRPF personnel were injured after a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident near the Sonamarg tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Friday, officials said. A CRPF vehicle skidded off the road near the Sonamarg tunnel on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway in the central Kashmir district, […]
Annual Amarnath Yatra begins as first batches of pilgrims leave base camps
Srinagar, July 3 (PTI) The annual Amarnath Yatra began on Friday as the first batches of pilgrims left the twin base camps in Baltal and Nunwan to start their journey to the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas that houses a naturally formed ice lingam, officials said. The yatra started early morning from […]
Army Chief calls on Defence Minister Singh
NEW DELHI, July 3 (PTI): Gen Dhiraj Seth, who took charge as the new Army Chief on June 30, called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, officials said. The defence minister’s office shared the update in a post on X and also shared some photos of their meeting. “The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Dhiraj […]
Amarnath Yatra 2026: Only registered pilgrims will be allowed to proceed for the pilgrimage: Admin
Srinagar, July 3: The administration has advised all those pilgrims who intent to visit the holy Amarnath Cave to strictly adhere to the registration date allocated for travel towards the holy cave shrine. An official spokesman said that the Supreme Court has directed a daily maximum number of pilgrims permitted on the pilgrimage route to […]
CM Omar Abdullah reviews Shopian’s progress, dedicates ₹76 crore development package for district
SHOPIAN, JULY 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of District Shopian to assess the progress of developmental works, implementation of key government schemes and the overall delivery of public services, while reiterating his government’s commitment to ensuring balanced and equitable development across the district. During his visit, the Chief Minister […]
BJP demands stringent punishment for all accused in Sarla Bhat kidnapping, killing case
SRINAGAR, July 2 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP on Thursday demanded that all accused in the kidnapping and killing of young Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat in April 1990 should be put on trial and given stringent punishment to ensure complete justice. Addressing a press conference here, BJP’s chief spokesperson Sunil […]