Police arrests two gamblers in Sopore; Cash and Playing Cards Seized
Srinagar, July 5: Police in north Kashmir’s Sopore arrested two gamblers and seized cash along with playing cards from their possession, a police spokesman said Sunday. He said that acting on credible information, J&K Police conducted a raid at Botingoo, Warpora and apprehended two persons involved in illegal card gambling, while some others managed to […]
Lt Guv visits Nunwan Base Camp, reviews management of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra
SRINAGAR, JULY 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday, along with the senior officials, visited the Nunwan Base Camp and reviewed the management of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Lieutenant Governor chaired a meeting with the administrative and security officials and discussed key aspects including movement of pilgrims, security measures, accommodation facilities, registration […]
FDA imposes Prohibition on Gutkha, Pan Masala, and Tobacco-Mixed Food Products for one year
SRINAGAR, JULY 4: The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu & Kashmir, has issued a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of all food products containing tobacco and nicotine as ingredients. The order is issued by Commissioner FDA, J&K, who is also designated as Commissioner of Food Safety, J&K, in the […]
Govt suspends eight officials over ‘inappropriate’ library books, blacklists authors and publisher
Srinagar, July 4: The J&K Government has suspended 8 officers and officials of the School Education Department and blacklisted two authors and publishers after two library books with “inappropriate content” were found to have been supplied to government schools. Notably, the School Education Department said the action was taken after it found serious negligence and […]
Over 26,000 Pilgrims Visit Amarnath Shrine in First Two Days: Div Com
Srinagar, July 4: More than 26,000 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave shrine during the first two days of the annual pilgrimage, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, said on Saturday. Addressing a joint press conference with IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi, Garg said the Yatra, which commenced on July 3 via the twin […]
Lt Guv reviews Amarnath Yatra arrangements, appeals pilgrims to travel only after obtaining valid registration
SRINAGAR, JULY 04: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the overall management and ground situation of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; S.J.M.Gillani, Special DG Coordination PHQ; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department; Pankaj Thakur, […]
CM Omar Abdullah thanks Government of India for suspending Srinagar Airport runway closure
Says decision will ensure uninterrupted air connectivity and protect tourism, trade and public convenience Srinagar, July 04: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed his gratitude to the Government of India for its prompt and positive response to the concerns raised over the proposed runway closure at Srinagar Airport, stating that the decision to suspend the […]
Let Amarnath pilgrims visit markets, boost Kashmir economy: CM Omar
Srinagar, July 4: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah on Saturday said Amarnath pilgrims should be allowed to step out of their buses and visit local markets so they can contribute to Kashmir’s economy during the annual pilgrimage. Speaking to reporters, CM Omar said he hoped a large number of devotees would undertake […]
Srinagar airport to remain operational daily, proposed weekly runway closure withdrawn
Srinagar, July 4: Srinagar airport will remain operational on all days, with the authorities withdrawing the proposed plan for a full airfield closure on Mondays and Tuesdays, according to an official update issued on Friday. In a statement posted on its official social media handle, Srinagar Airport said there would be no full airfield closure […]
MHA designates 23 individuals based in Pak as ‘terrorists’ under UAPA
New Delhi, July 4 (PTI) The Union home ministry on Saturday designated 23 individuals based in Pakistan, linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad, Lashkar-e-Taiba and other organisations, as “terrorists” under the UAPA, a government order said. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37 of 1967) empowers the central government to add the name of an individual as designated […]