Pahalgam terror attack: NIA gets custody of two accused for 10 more days
Jammu: A special court in Jammu on Monday granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) 10 more days’ remand of the two accused arrested for allegedly harbouring Pakistani terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April, officials said. After the expiry of the earlier 10-day remand, Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar were […]
Amarnath Yatra-2025: Lt Guv visits Nunwan base camp at Pahalgam, reviews arrangements
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited Nunwan Base camp at Pahalgam and reviewed the arrangements in place for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the pilgrims, service providers, langar sevadars, sanitation workers, and took stock of the facilities for the devotees. He commended the significant contribution of all […]
Tourism in Kashmir witnessing revival after Pahalgam incident: Union Minister
Srinagar: Union Minister for Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday said tourism in Kashmir is showing clear signs of revival following the recent terror incident in Pahalgam, crediting the coordinated efforts of the Jammu & Kashmir administration and the Central Government for building public confidence. Speaking to reporters on the side-lines of the Tourism Conclave […]
Schools to reopen today after summer vacations
Sgr schools to function from 7:30Am to 11:30 Am Srinagar: Following the 15-days summer break, the government Monday decided to reopen the schools in Kashmir on July-08. “We have decided to reopen the schools from Tuesday,” Minister of Education Sakina Itoo said. Itoo also said that the schools falling under the Srinagar Municipality Limits shall […]
Kashmir parts receive heavy rainfall
J&K likely to experience more rains in next 24 hours Srinagar: A major relief from the ongoing heatwave was observed in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday as several regions across the Union Territory, including the summer capital Srinagar, experienced heavy rainfall in the late afternoon. Meteorologists predict more rain and thunderstorms over the next 24 […]
Heavy rain, windstorm disrupt life in Srinagar
Most localities witness waterlogging, traffic chaos Srinagar: The sudden and intense spell of rain and windstorm on Monday evening disrupted normal life across Srinagar, with several areas experiencing waterlogging, traffic jams, and falling trees amid the strong winds. The rains began around 5 PM, rapidly flooding many parts of the city, including SMHS Road, Khankah-e-Moula, […]
Kashmir Himalayas record decline of up to 11 mm annual rainfall over 48 years: Study
Srinagar: A recent study published has revealed notable changes in rainfall patterns across Kashmir, raising concerns about water management, agriculture, and flood preparedness. Researchers here have analyzed the rainfall data collected from six meteorological stations over a 48-year period, spanning from 1975 to 2023. The study found a significant decline in annual rainfall at key […]
Over 8,600 pilgrims leave Jammu base camp for Amarnath Yatra in sixth batch
Jammu: Amid a multi-tier security cover, more than 8,600 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu early Monday to join the annual Amarnath pilgrimage in the Himalayas, officials said. More than 70,000 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine located at a height of 3,880 metres since the start of the […]
24,000 pilgrims visit Amarnath cave shrine on Monday; 93,000 in 5 days
Srinagar: Nearly 24,000 pilgrims on Monday paid obeisance to Lord Shiva at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the total number of pilgrims this year to 93,000 in just five days, officials said here. The officials said 23,800 pilgrims paid obeisance at the 3,880-metre high holy cave shrine on the […]
Tourism in JK in revival mode, closed destinations reopening in phased manner: Official
Srinagar: Commissioner Secretary Tourism department, Yasha Mudgal on Monday said that the tourism sector is reviving gradually and the footfall of visitors will rise again within the next few months. Mudgal said it is for the first time that the Tourism Secretaries Conference was held in Jammu and Kashmir, which usually takes place in New […]