Senior officers review security arrangements at Amarnath cave shrine

Srinagar: Top security officials in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday reviewed the arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra and called for making adequate use of modern gadgets to augment security at important locations along the pilgrimage routes. Senior officers of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF) […]

Authorities review medical care arrangements for Amarnath pilgrims

Jammu: Authorities on Wednesday reviewed medical care arrangements made at various locations in Kathua and Samba districts, en route to Jammu for the Amarnath pilgrims, an official spokesperson said. Director of Jammu Health Services Rajeev Kumar Sharma along with his deputy Sanjay Sharma and nodal officer Vijay Sharma visited the medical aid centres set up […]

Lt Guv greets people on Eid eve

JAMMU: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has greeted the people on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha. In his message, the Lt Governor said, “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all.” The holy festival is a celebration of the spirit of sacrifice and brotherhood. The joyous occasion inspire […]

IAS officer given additional charge, two JKAS officers shifted

Srinagar: The government on Tuesday assigned charge of a post to an IAS officer and transferred two JKAS officers in the interest of administration. According to a government order, Shailendra Kumar, IAS (AGMUT:1995), Principal Secretary to the Government, Public Works (R&B) Department, has been asked to hold the charge of the post of Administrative Secretary, […]

Father-son drown in Udhampur

Udhampur/Jammu: A father-son duo drowned following flash floods in a stream as they were heading for a wedding function in Udhampur district, officials said on Wednesday. Paras Ram (45) and his son Sangam (13) were crossing the Kunju stream by foot when they were swept by a strong current following heavy rainfall in the catchment […]

Admin conducts trial run to check security preparedness for Amarnath Yatra

Udhampur/Jammu: Two days ahead of the start of the annual Amarnath Yatra, a trial run was conducted on Wednesday from Jammu to Banihal for a thorough inspection of security and other arrangements to ensure a safe pilgrimage for the devotees. Leading a convoy of security vehicles, Additional Director General of Police Mukesh Singh, accompanied by […]

Amarnath Yatra-2023: Lt Guv reviews Traffic Management, comprehensive Mobility Plan

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high level meeting with the senior officials of Police and Civil Administrations to review traffic management and comprehensive mobility plan during Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Lt Governor directed for Zone-wise traffic planning on the National Highway-44 in close coordination with concerned departments, District Administrations, SSPs and Traffic […]

Div Com, ADGP monitor preparation of SANJY 2023

Inspect effectiveness of virtual monitoring   system, functioning of ICCC

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri and Additional Director General of Police, Vijay Kumar Tuesday visited Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC) at  HMT Srinagar to inspect the effectiveness of virtual monitoring system and functioning of ICCC and  also monitored preparation of Shri Amaranth Ji Yatra virtually. DIG, Central Kashmir; DC Budgam, Director […]

MHA holds review meeting on Amarnath Yatra

Drones, dogs, aerial survey to be undertaken as security measures

New Delhi: The Union home ministry on Tuesday undertook a comprehensive security review of the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir and laid stress on inter-agency coordination and the use of drones, dogs and aerial-survey teams to counter any terror act and quickly respond to disasters, official sources said. The meeting, held in the […]