10 pc drop in Amarnath Yatra registration after Pahalgam terror attack: LG Sinha
Says adequate security, other arrangements put in place for pilgrimage Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday said there has been a drop of over 10 per cent in pilgrim registration for this year’s Amarnath Yatra in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. “The pilgrim registration before the April 22 incident was going […]
Facilities arranged by SASB in the last two years
Wider Yatra tracks: Previously narrow and steep Yatra tracks along both the routes have been widened to around 12 feet in most of the stretches. Kalimata stretch, which was previously very narrow and with steep gradient, has been widened to almost 12 feet, with much gentler slope. Safer Yatra tracks with stronger safety handrails all […]
180 companies of CAPF deployed for Amarnath Yatra security across Jammu: IGP
Jammu: A total of 180 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), which is 30 more than previous years, have been deployed for the security of annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu division this year, a senior police officer said on Thursday. Inspector General of Police, Jammu zone, Bhim Sen Tuti assured a safe pilgrimage to […]
Discussions on restoring statehood to JK should conclude soon: CM Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that discussions on restoring statehood to the Union Territory should be concluded soon so that people can get what they have been demanding. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a special national integration camp organised by the Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh NCC Directorate here, Abdullah also […]
JeM terrorist killed, 3 others trapped as encounter breaks out in Udhampur
Jammu: A terrorist of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit was killed in an encounter with security forces on Thursday, while three of his associates remained trapped in a forested area in Udhampur district, officials said. The group of four terrorists was being tracked for a year. They were confronted by a joint search party of the […]
AI’s emergence: Parliamentary panel deliberates on India’s preparedness
New Delhi: Key government ministries on Thursday told a parliamentary panel about the country’s preparations to make strides in the increasingly critical field of artificial intelligence (AI), noting that a coordination committee involving various departments is at work to oversee its growth in different sectors. Top bureaucrats from Union ministries of home, defence, power, and […]
LG holds meeting with political leaders, discusses preparations for Amarnath Yatra
CM Omar, others attend meet Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday held a meeting with political leaders at the Raj Bhawan here to discuss preparations for the annual Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to begin from July 3. The meeting was attended among others by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Sat Sharma, Nirmal Singh and […]
Rajnath refuses to sign SCO communique over exclusion of Pahalgam terror attack
Qingdao: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday refused to sign a joint communique of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) following the omission of the Pahalgam terror attack and not explicitly addressing India’s concerns over Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism. The SCO operates under the framework of consensus, and Singh’s refusal to endorse the document resulted in the […]
India eyes revival of Tulbul project: Sources
Steps up efforts to maximise Western River water use New Delhi:The government is moving ahead with plans to revive the long-stalled Tulbul Navigation Project, as part of a broader strategy to optimise the country’s share of water from the western rivers under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), top official sources said. A detailed project report […]
Navy staffer held for leaking Operation Sindoor details
Was providing classified info to Pakistani handler Jaipur: An Indian Navy staffer posted in naval headquarters in Delhi was arrested in Jaipur for allegedly leaking defence-related sensitive information to a Pakistani handler in exchange for money, a police official said Thursday. Vishal Yadav, an Upper Division Clerk (UDC) in the Directorate of Dockyard at […]