No one should object to India-Pak dialogue aimed at improving ties: CM Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said no one should object to dialogue between India and Pakistan aimed at improving bilateral relations. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here, Abdullah said the conflict between the two countries was not new and has persisted for the last three to four decades. “This […]
Kishtwar issues weather advisory till July 5
Asks residents to avoid vulnerable areas Jammu: The Kishtwar district administration on Thursday issued a weather advisory of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, flash floods and landslides till Sunday in the region, urging people, particularly those living near riverbanks, to remain cautious and avoid vulnerable areas. According to the advisory issued by the Office of the […]
Monsoon Fury May Trigger Multiple Cloudbursts in J&K
Weather experts warn of intense rainfall spells, flash floods and landslide risks in vulnerable areas Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: With monsoon currents gradually advancing towards the western Himalayan region, weather experts have warned that Jammu and Kashmir could witness intense rainfall episodes, including the possibility of cloudbursts in vulnerable mountainous areas over the coming weeks. […]
Southwest Monsoon has advanced into most parts of J&K, Ladakh: MeT
Srinagar: The Southwest Monsoon has advanced into most parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, covering the entire region on Wednesday, a day later than its normal onset date of June 30, the weatherman said. According to Meteorological department here, the monsoon’s arrival was accompanied by significant rainfall across parts of the Jammu region, with […]
Heavy monsoon rain forces suspension of Machail Mata, Mindhal yatras
Jammu: Pilgrimages to the Machail Mata and Mindhal Mata shrines in Kishtwar district remained suspended on Wednesday due to adverse weather conditions triggered by heavy monsoon rain, officials said. The district administration said the decision was taken in view of incessant rainfall, slippery roads and the risk of shooting stones to ensure the safety of […]
Off-line registration for Amarnath Yatra begins
Lt Guv Manoj Sinha to flag off first batch from Jammu Today Jammu: Off-line registration for the annual AmarnathYatra commenced on Wednesday, with hundreds of devotees turning up at the designated centres a day before Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is scheduled to flag off the first batch of pilgrims from the Bhagwati Nagar YatriNiwas […]
Lt Guv reviews arrangements for pilgrims at Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday visited the Yatri Niwas at Bhagwati Nagar in Jammu and reviewed arrangements in place for the pilgrims ahead of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. The Lieutenant Governor took appraisal of logistics, lodging, security arrangements, health facilities, help desks, sanitation, power and water supply, emergency and other essential services and […]
Amarnath Yatra : New tunnel, viaduct on Jmu-Sgr highway to ensure safer connectivity for pilgrims
Lt Guv expresses gratitude to PM, Union Minister Gadkari Jammu: In a significant boost to road infrastructure ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, two major projects have been completed here, officials said. These are the 3.5-kilometre tunnel connecting Digdole and Panthyal and the 810-metre viaduct near Ramsoo along the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. According to […]
Jammu railway station redevelopment on fast track: Officials
Project targeted for Dec 2027 Jammu: The redevelopment of Jammu railway station is progressing at a fast pace, with major track and platform works nearing completion and the overall project targeted for completion by December 2027, a senior railway official said. The railway station is undergoing a Rs 450-crore modernisation project by Northern Railway […]
Railways strengthens security, passenger facilities for Amarnath Yatra
Jammu: The Jammu Railway division has strengthened security and taken passenger facilitation measures at the station here ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, with a special focus on pilgrims’ safety, crowd management and essential amenities, a senior official said on Wednesday. The 57-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine is scheduled to commence on […]