CM Omar Abdullah meets delegations, assures examination of public and industry-related issues
SRINAGAR, JULY 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several public delegations at the Civil Secretariat here and gave a patient hearing to their issues and demands, assuring them that all genuine concerns would be examined for appropriate action. A delegation led by President Bat Manufacturers Association Kashmir, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, called on the Chief […]
Amarnath Yatra crosses 3-lakh mark in 12 days, sets record: LG Sinha
Jammu, July 14: The annual Amarnath Yatra has registered a record footfall this year sofar, with over three lakh pilgrims paying obeisance at the holy cave shrine in just 12 days since its commencement, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday. In a post on X, LG Sinha termed the achievement “historic” […]
NC leader Mustafa Kamal dies after brief illness in Srinagar, CM Omar pays tribute to uncle
Srinagar, July 14: Senior National Conference leader Mustafa Kamal died after a brief illness at a hopsital in Srinagar today, the party said. National Conference spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said that Mustafa Kamal died today after a brief illness. Kamal was undergoing treatment at Paras Hospital in Srinagar for the last few days and died […]
Lt Guv Reviews Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims
SRINAGAR, JULY 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a meeting to review the proposed Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026. The Scheme is aimed at establishing a comprehensive, convergence-based framework for the rehabilitation and social reintegration of individuals recovering from substance use disorders across the Union Territory. The meeting was […]
Govt announces 13-day summer break for J&K colleges
Srinagar, July 14: The government Tuesday announced summer vacation for Government Degree Colleges falling in Kashmir Division and winter zone of Jammu Division from July-21 to August-02. Commissioner Secretary Higher Education Department in an order said, “All the Government Degree Colleges falling in Kashmir Division and Winter Zone of Jammu Division shall observe the Summer […]
Forest Dept bans camping, off-roading at four tourist spots in Kashmir
Srinagar, July 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department has imposed an immediate ban on camping, tent pitching, off-road driving and bonfires at four major tourist destinations in Kashmir. An official said the restrictions have been put in place at Doodhpathri, Yousmarg, Tosamaidan and Hajjin-Brenwar in a bid to protect the fragile forest ecosystem and […]
Another batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath yatra
JAMMU, July 14 (PTI): A fresh batch of 5,335 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base-camp here early Tuesday for the annual Amarnath yatra in south Kashmir. More than 2.77 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine till now. The 13th batch included 3,911 men, 1,288 women and 21 children.
MeT issues flash flood advisory as heavy rain to hit J&K from July 18
Srinagar, July 14: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a significant change in weather across Jammu and Kashmir from July 18, with chances of heavy rain and flash floods in vulnerable areas. Until July 17, the weather is likely to remain generally hot and humid with scattered places witnessing brief spells of rain and thunder […]
Indian crew member killed in Iranian strike on UAE shipping tankers in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, July 14 (PTI): An Indian crew member was on Tuesday killed while eight others, including six Indians, sustained injuries in an Iranian strike on UAE shipping tankers in the Strait of Hormuz close to Oman, in a major escalation of the conflict in West Asia. The UAE Ministry of Defence, in a statement, said […]
NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against Hafiz Saeed in Jammu Terror Case
Jammu, July 14: A Special NIA Court in Jammu has issued an open-dated non-bailable warrant against designated terrorist Hafiz Muhammad Saeed in connection with a terror case registered by the National Investigation Agency. The order was passed on July 8 by Special Judge on an application filed by NIA, AIO of RC No. 02/2025/NIA/JMU. The […]