Amarnath Yatra: 8,815 Yatris leave Jammu to cave shrine
Jammu, July 7: The sixth batch of the annual Amarnath Yatra saw a record 8,815 pilgrims depart from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here on Tuesday, the highest single-day movement of the season so far. An official said the convoy of 363 vehicles, which left under tight security, was split into two routes — 3,989 […]
Govt Modifies CDF Guidelines, MLAs Authorized to Provide Medical Assistance Up to ₹20 Lakh Per Annum for Life-Threatening Diseases
SRINAGAR/JAMMU, JULY 6, 2026: In a significant move aimed at providing major financial relief to patients suffering from life-threatening ailments, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered an amendment to the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Scheme guidelines. As per the official government order, sanction has been accorded allowing Hon’ble Members of the Legislative Assembly […]
Chief Secretary Reviews Cyber Crime Prevention Measures in J&K
SRINAGAR, JULY 6: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress made in strengthening the cyber crime prevention framework and expediting the operationalisation of the Digital Arrest mechanism across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by the Principal Secretary, Home; Additional Director General of Police (CID); Commissioner Secretary, […]
CM reviews power sector reforms, calls for accelerated modernization
SRINAGAR, JULY 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Power Development Department, underscoring his government’s commitment to strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s power infrastructure through sustained reforms, modernization and improved service delivery. The Chief Minister reviewed the overall performance of the power sector, including revenue realization, implementation of the Revamped […]
Unidentified dead body recovered from Jhelum in Awantipora
Pulwama, July 6: An unidentified body was recovered from the Jhelum River near Kawani in the Awantipora area of south Kashmir on Monday, officials said. An official said that locals spotted the body floating in the river and immediately informed the police. A police team rushed to the spot and retrieved the body from the […]
Women’s empowerment key to developed J&K, their progress means progress of society: LG Sinha
Srinagar, July 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the progress of women is indispensable for the progress of society, asserting that a developed Jammu and Kashmir can only be achieved when women are empowered, economically independent and actively participate in leadership and decision-making. Addressing the felicitation ceremony of Fellows (Gender Equity Advocates) […]
Flashfloods block Doda-Kishtwar highway, bury vehicles at under-construction Kwar power project
Jammu, July 6 (PTI): Flash floods triggered by incessant overnight rainfall damaged the Doda-Kishtwar highway on Monday, disrupted vehicular traffic and buried several vehicles near the under-construction 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project in the hilly districts of Doda and Kishtwar. Huge quantities of mud, boulders and debris was deposited on the highway following the […]
Another batch of pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath shrine
Jammu, July 6 (PTI): A fresh batch of 5,794 pilgrims, including 1,211 women, departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here early Monday for the annual Amarnath Yatra, officials said. Around 60,000 pilgrims have offered prayers at the holy cave shrine since the yatra began on July 3, they said. The officials said the fifth […]
Search operation launched after suspected Pakistani drone sighted along LoC
Jammu, July 6 (PTI): A search operation was launched early Monday after a suspected Pakistani drone was sighted over a forward village along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said. The drone-like object, fitted with a blinking light, was observed over the forward villages of Meenka and Beripattan in […]
PM Modi greets Dalai Lama on birthday
NEW DELHI, July 6 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on his birthday, and said his message of peace has been a guiding force for people across the world. The Dalai Lama was born on July 6, 1935 to a Tibetan farming family in the small village […]