Lt Guv Manoj Sinha urges pilgrims to strictly adhere to guidelines
Says Yatra not only transforming the spiritual lives of devotees but also uplifting the lives of the people of JK Visits Baltal Base camp, reviews arrangements SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday appealed all pilgrims to strictly adhere to the guidelines established by the administration and the Shrine Board. “The entire administrative machinery […]
Protest for statehood restoration
NC awaiting nod for sit-in at Jantar Mantar on July 20: CM Omar Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said his National Conference (NC) party is seeking permission for a protest at Jantar Mantar, but alleged that some people were trying to “sabotage” their plan. The NC had announced a sit-in protest in […]
CM unveils official merchandise for Kashmir Marathon 2026
Launches promotional campaign for the event Says event to establish Kashmir on India’s marathon calendar, boost sports tourism SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday launched the official merchandise for the Kashmir Marathon 2026, organised by the Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Department, at the Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC), Srinagar. The official merchandise, comprising the […]
NMC Approves Increase of 50 MBBS Seats at GMC Srinagar
Total MBBS annual intake at GMC, Srinagar enhanced from 200 to 250 from the Academic Year 2026-27 SRINAGAR: In a significant development aimed at strengthening the medical education and healthcare delivery system in the Union Territory, the Health and Medical Education Department Friday announced that the National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted permission to increase […]
Intensify anti-terror operations across Valley: DGP to security forces
Srinagar: Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Friday directed security forces to intensify anti-terror operations across the Valley and maintain relentless pressure on terrorist networks and their support structures. The DGP chaired a security review meeting at the Police Control Room, Kashmir, with senior officers from the Army, including the general officer commanding of […]
NC’s proposed protest at Jantar Mantar an eye-wash: LoP Sunail Sharma
Says BJP will not participate in the proposed protest Srinagar: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma on Friday dubbed the ruling National Conference’s proposed protest at Jantar Mantar over the statehood issue as an “eye-wash”, saying the government was trying to “hide its failures” through such “theatrics”. The National […]
Vehicle carrying Amarnath pilgrims overturns on highway, six injured
Lt Guv anguished, directs for providing best care for the injured Jammu: Six Amarnath pilgrims were injured, one of them critically, when a vehicle carrying them overturned on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur district on Friday, officials said. The accident took place near Toldi Nallah on the Udhampur-Chenani stretch of the highway when […]
‘Conclave on Sustainable Tourism Planning’: CM calls for shift from volume-driven to value-based tourism
Says Master Plans for Tourist destinations must sustain our environment Need to develop J&K as a sustainable Tourism Destination: CM SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday called for a paradigm shift in Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism strategy, urging policymakers, industry stakeholders and local communities to move beyond volume-driven tourism towards a value-based and sustainable […]
Yatra has witnessed a greater number of devotees compared to last year: Lt Guv
Directs officials to ensure that every devotee of Lord Shiva receives round-the-clock care SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the figures from the past week reveal that this year’s Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has witnessed a greater number of devotees compared to last year. This surge is not only a blessing […]
20 Cloudbursts in 40 Days: Is Jammu & Kashmir Entering an Era of Extreme Weather?
Fourteen incidents reported from Jammu region as Chenab Valley emerges as the UT’s most vulnerable disaster hotspot Experts link rising cloudbursts to climate change, fragile geology and increasing human pressure on mountain ecosystems Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s mountains are witnessing a worrying surge in extreme weather events, with nearly 20 cloudburst incidents reported across […]