Army Commander reviews security in Valley ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar: The General Officer Commanding of Army’s Chinar Corps Lieutenant General Prashant Shrivastava on Wednesday reviewed the security and operational preparedness of soldiers in Kashmir Valley. “Chinar Corps Commander reviewed the security apparatus and operational preparedness in North and South Kashmir, emphasising upon the necessity of persistent vigilance,” the Srinagar-based strategic corps posted on its […]
Air India crash: Insurance companies grapple with claim complexities
Ahmedabad: The devastating Air India 171 plane crash, which claimed 241 lives on board and 29 on the ground, has created an unforeseen challenge for insurance companies to settle some claims where even the designated nominees have also died in the accident. This has added another layer of administrative burden for grieving families, while the […]
Revival of Tourism: Parks at tourist destinations including Pahalgam, reopened
Srinagar: Several parks in Jammu and Kashmir’s tourist places, including some in Pahalgam, that were closed in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack were reopened on Tuesday, officials said. The reopening of the parks has been welcomed by the tourists and local visitors alike who thronged the parks at several places. Security personnel […]
CM Omar calls for joint efforts to restore, revive tourism in JK
Highlights adventure tourism, infrastructure boost, new destinations SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday held an interactive session with a visiting delegation of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) and acknowledged their continued interest and efforts in promoting Jammu and Kashmir as a premier tourist destination. The interaction was attended by Advisor to the Chief […]
Union Tourism Minister to visit JK today, to meet CM Omar: Sources
New Delhi: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will pay a two-day official visit to Jammu and Kashmir beginning Wednesday, during which he is scheduled to meet Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, official sources said. Shekhawat is also scheduled to visit many ancient temples located in the Union Territory such as Kheer Bhawani Temple, Martand Surya […]
Union home secretary reviews security arrangements for Amarnath yatra
Srinagar: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Tuesday reviewed the security arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath yatra, officials said. Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka was also present in the meeting which was attended by top officers of Army, BSF, CRPF, police and other security agencies, the officials said. The 38-day-long yatra is scheduled to […]
Amarnath yatra routes declared ‘No Flying Zone’
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday declared the Amarnath yatra routes as ‘No Flying Zone’ as part of beefed up security measures for the annual pilgrimage. The Amarnath yatra has two routes – the traditional Pahalgam route and the shorter Baltal route. The declaration issued by Jammu and Kashmir Home Department on the orders […]
Indian students moved out of Tehran for safety reasons: MEA
110 cross border to Armenia New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city, 110 of them crossing the border into Armenia, through arrangements made by the Embassy. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a statement, said the Indian Embassy remains continuously in […]
Ahmedabad plane crash: 163 victims identified, 124 bodies handed over to kin
Ahmedabad: Five days after an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad claimed 270 lives, 163 victims have so far been identified through DNA matching and 124 bodies handed over to their families, officials said on Tuesday. Authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of the victims as many bodies were charred beyond […]
Pahalgam attack failed to spread fear: BJP’s leader Chugh
Says Amarnath Yatra to see record turnout Jammu: BJP national general secretary and Jammu and Kashmir in-charge Tarun Chugh on Tuesday said Pakistan’s attempt to spread fear through the “cowardly” Pahalgam terror attack has failed, and the upcoming Amarnath Yatra is expected to witness record participation. He lauded the decision of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha […]