If govt cannot protect temple donations, how can they safeguard future of children: J-K Cong chief
Jammu, Jul 5 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Sunday said the party has expanded its nationwide campaign against examination paper leaks to all 20 districts of the Union territory, and alleged that the Centre has failed to safeguard the future of students. He said the Congress high command had announced […]
BJP gears up for party president Nitin Nabin’s maiden Jammu visit
Jammu, Jul 5 (PTI) Ahead of BJP president Nitin Nabin’s maiden two-day visit to Jammu on Monday, the party has held a series of review meetings here to fine-tune the arrangements for his engagements, which include separate interactions with senior leaders, elected representatives and party office-bearers. Nabin is scheduled to address a gathering at Mishriwala, […]
Amarnath pilgrims dies of snakebite in Jammu
Jammu, Jul 5 (PTI) A 42-year-old Amarnath pilgrim died after allegedly being bitten by a snake here on Sunday, officials said. Amit Kumar, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, reportedly suffered a snakebite at Bhagwati Nagar base camp around 2.30 am and was immediately rushed to Government Medical College hospital for treatment, the officials said. They […]
Army corners two local LeT terrorists in Shopian
Srinagar, Jul 4 (PTI) The Army on Saturday launched a major counter-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district after two local terrorists belonging to the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba were cornered in a dense orchard, officials said on Saturday. The operation was launched on Friday afternoon after the two terrorists were spotted by an Army […]
Army conducts mock drill amid heightened vigil in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu, Jul 5 (PTI) Amid intensified security vigil in the border areas, Army troops on Sunday conducted a mock drill in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district to enhance operational preparedness and familiarise civilians with safety procedures during contingencies, officials said. The exercise simulated a terrorist attack and tested evacuation procedures, safety protocols, and coordination among […]
ITBP DG reviews security along Amarnath Yatra routes
Srinagar, Jul 4 (PTI) Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrujeet Kapur trekked 16 km on foot to review security arrangements along the twin Amarnath Yatra routes in Jammu and Kashmir’s, the force said on Saturday. ‘DG ITBP Shatrujeet Kapur trekked 16 km on foot to review security arrangements along Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026 […]
Ladakh LG clears twin initiatives to strengthen Pashmina sector
Leh, Jul 5 (PTI) Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved two initiatives to boost Ladakh’s Pashmina sector, benefiting herders through a 25 per cent top-up incentive and an Rs 8 crore revolving fund to cooperatives, an official said on Sunday. Saxena cleared the two landmark initiatives in the first meeting of the newly constituted […]
Day 16 of CJP protest: Wangchuk loses 6 kg as fast enters 8th day
New Delhi, Jul 5 (PTI) The Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at the Jantar Mantar here, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and government accountability over alleged examination irregularities, entered its 16th day on Sunday, while it was the eighth day of an indefinite hunger strike announced by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has lost […]
Parliament’s Monsoon session from Jul 20

New Delhi: The Monsoon session of Parliament will be held from July 20 to August 13 amid dramatically altered political equations after the recent assembly elections. The 25-day session with 19 sittings comes as cracks in the opposition ranks seem to be widening, with beleaguered Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Shiv Sena (UBT) facing rebellion and […]
DGP chairs security meeting for safe, smooth Amarnath Yatra

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat on Saturday directed the security forces to maintain the highest level of operational preparedness, enhance surveillance and keep a close watch on inimical elements across the Union territory to prevent any attempt to disrupt peace during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. DGP Prabhat chaired a review meeting at […]