‘No place for such mischief’: Cong demands probe, ban on controversial book
Jammu: The Congress on Saturday demanded a high-level probe into purported distribution of a controversial book, allegedly glorifying separatist leaders and terrorists, to government schools in Jammu and Kashmir under the Samagra Shiksha Mission. The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) demanded immediate ban on the book titled “Personalities and Legends of J&K”. “There […]
BJP alleges ‘academic jihad’, demands ban on book distributed to schools
Jammu: The BJP on Saturday alleged that a book distributed to government school libraries in Jammu and Kashmir glorifies terrorists, separatists and stone-pelters and demanded an immediate ban on it and the sacking of J-K Education Minister Sakeena Itoo. Calling the issue a criminal matter rather than merely an academic lapse, Leader of Opposition in […]
Amarnath Yatra : Pilgrims with valid permits for allotted dates will be allowed: LG
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday appealed to all intending pilgrims to undertake the Amarnath Yatra only after obtaining a valid registration permit for their allotted date. Only registered yatris will be permitted to proceed to the holy cave shrine on their designated date, he added. The appeal comes in the […]
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 […]
Police busts sex racket in Jammu, woman among three held
Jammu: In a crackdown on immoral trafficking, Police on Saturday said it has uncovered an alleged sex racket in Jammu and arrested three persons, including a woman, for their involvement in the nexus. The racket was busted during a raid at a house in Akhnoor following a credible tip-off, a police spokesman said. During the […]
Amarnaty Yatra 2026: PM describes pilgrimage an eternal symbol of India’s rich spiritual heritage
Expresses special appreciation for the hospitality extended by the people of JK Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described the Amarnaty yatra pilgrimage as an eternal symbol of India’s rich spiritual heritage, cultural unity and the spirit of selfless service. In a message distributed among the pilgrims from both Nunwan and Baltal base […]
First batch of 57-day Amarnath Yatra pilgrims sets off for holy cave shrine
Second batch of over 3800 pilgrims leave Jammu for twin base camps in Kashmir Srinagar: The annual Amarnath Yatra to the south Kashmir Himalayas began on Friday with the first batch of pilgrims setting off for the holy cave shrine amidst chants of religious hymns following authorities announcing a cap on the number of […]
Over 12,000 pilgrims have darshan of ice ‘Shivling’
Srinagar: More than 12,000 pilgrims had darshan of the naturally formed ice ‘Shivling’ at the Amarnath cave shrine on the opening day of the 57-day annual pilgrimage on Friday, officials said. The Amarnath Yatra began early morning, simultaneously via the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in the Anantnag district and the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal […]
Mutton regains its lost place in the Menu
Valley’s mutton crisis ends as Punjab govt revokes 4 pc tax on vehicles transporting livestock Srinagar: Kashmir’s mutton crisis stands resolved after the Punjab government revoked the levy imposed on vehicles transporting livestock through the state, following the intervention of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. All Kashmir Wholesale and Retail Mutton Dealers Association president Khazir […]