Opposition resorting to ‘hooliganism’: BJP on protests against SIR in Parliament
NEW DELHI, Jul 22 (PTI): The BJP on Tuesday slammed opposition parties over their protest against the Bihar voter list revision, accusing them of resorting to “gundagardi (hooliganism)” so that foreigners, including Bangladeshi and Rohingya “infiltrators”, can get the right to vote in elections. Opposition members forced adjournments in the Lok Sabha by raising slogans […]
Security arrangements, facilities provided to Amarnath pilgrims constantly improving: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR, Jul 22 (PTI): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said the security arrangements and facilities provided to the Amarnath pilgrims have been constantly improved over the past three to four years. Sinha during a visit to Nunwan Base Camp in the Pahalgam area, told PTI Videos that the feedback received from the pilgrims showed […]
High altitude destinations safe for visitors, pilgrimages in Doda: Police
BHADERWAH/JAMMU, Jul 22 (PTI): The high altitude tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district are safe for tourists as Army personnel are dominating all the mountain peaks, a senior police officer has said. Doda Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sandeep Mehta said a security plan is in place in the district to ensure peaceful […]
DIPR Announces Online Competitions to Celebrate Independence Day 2025
SRINAGAR, JUL 22: In connection with the upcoming Independence Day 2025 celebrations, the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu & Kashmir, has launched three online competitions to encourage citizens—particularly students and youth—to participate in creative and patriotic expressions. Participants are encouraged to take part in the National Anthem Singing Competition, where they can […]
LG Sinha launches dedicated web portal for terror victim families in J&K
Srinagar, Jul 22: In a significant move to provide institutionalized support to victims of terrorism, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today launched a dedicated portal for the terror victim families in Jammu and Kashmir. “The initiative will streamline and expedite the process of providing relief, compassionate appointments, and other forms of assistance to those who have […]
‘They never sought our support: CM Omar on Congress’ statehood push
Ganderbal, Jul 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the Congress never sought support for their campaign, demanding statehood restoration to Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters in Safapora, Ganderbal, CM Omar said that they come across such statements through media reports. “They (Congress) didn’t even raise the issue during the INDIA bloc […]
Amarnath Yatra: Over 3,500 pilgrims leave Jammu base camp
Jammu, Jul 22 (PTI) Braving heavy rain, a fresh batch of more than 3,500 pilgrims left Jammu for the Amarnath cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas amid tight security in the early hours of Tuesday, officials said. Over 3 lakh pilgrims have visited the 3,880-metre-high shrine of Lord Shiva, which houses a naturally formed […]
Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm amid Opposition uproar
New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Tuesday, twice during the first half, after Opposition MPs disrupted proceeding demanding discussion on Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Soon after the House met for the day and after the listing of papers, Opposition members […]
Tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
NEW DELHI, Jul 22 (PTI): Tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR on Tuesday morning. There were no reports of any loss of life or damage to property. The National Centre for Seismology said an earthquake of 3.2 magnitude was recorded at 6 am, with Faridabad as its epicentre. The depth of the earthquake was 5 km […]
Dhankhar 3rd vice president to quit mid-term
NEW DELHI, Jul 22 (PTI): Jagdeep Dhankhar became the third vice president to have resigned mid-term. Earlier, Vice President V V Giri, who had taken over as the acting president after the death of incumbent Zakir Hussain on May 3, 1969, had resigned from the post. Giri resigned as the vice president on July 2, […]
