Democratic process to begin soon in JK: Rajnath Singh

Jammu: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the democratic process would soon be initiated in Jammu and Kashmir. However, he did not give a specific timeline for the development. The senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader also said the government cannot provide a specific time frame for the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special […]

MHA to hold final security review for Amarnath Yatra

New Delhi: The Union home ministry is expected to undertake a final security review of the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir with all the stakeholders here on Tuesday, official sources said. The meeting will be held in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) at North Block and will be chaired by Home Secretary […]

LG’s Mulaqaat- Admin represents aspirations of all citizens, every section of society: Lt Guv

Promises time-bound delivery of services, prompt and effective redressal of grievances

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the administration represents the aspirations of all the citizens and every section of our vibrant society. Interacting with citizens who had filed complaints on JKIGRAMS, during “LG’s Mulaqaat”- Live Public Grievance Hearing programme, at the Civil Secretariat, the Lt Governor took appraisal of the action taken […]

Modi govt opened new avenues for youth in JK: Jitendra Singh

Jammu: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said the Narendra Modi government has opened new avenues for Jammu and Kashmir’s youth, particularly the residents of border villages. Addressing the National Security Conclave here in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who was the chief guest, Jitendra Singh said earlier, most of the defence equipment […]

Rains lash most parts of JK as temp records dip

Jammu-Srinagar national highway closed

Banihal/Jammu: Most parts of Jammu and Kashmir received heavy rains on Monday, bringing respite from sweltering heat but also triggering landslides at multiple locations that blocked the key Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and other roads, officials said. Authorities closed all schools upto class 10 in Ramban due to a threat of flash floods owing to heavy […]

‘Terror conspiracy’: NIA conducts searches in four Kashmir districts

Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted a series of raids across four districts in Kashmir on Monday as part of its probe into an alleged conspiracy involving newly-floated offshoots of proscribed Pakistan-backed terror outfits to destabilise Jammu and Kashmir. “Twelve locations in the four districts of Kulgam, Bandipora, Shopian and Pulwama were raided as […]

Amarnath Yatra 2023: DG CRPF reviews security arrangement, disaster preparedness

Srinagar: With the Amarnath Yatra to commence in a few days, Director General of Central Reserve Police Force S L Thaosen Sunday reviewed the security arrangements at the Baltal base camp and several halting stations en route to the holy cave shrine. “The success of this monumental event hinges upon our collective commitment and unparalleled […]

Eid al-Adha festivities: Traders await buyers in Srinagar livestock market

Srinagar: Ashiq Mohammad, a trader from Rajasthan, comes here every year with sacrificial animals ahead of Eid al-Adha and heads back home after selling his livestock within days. This year, however, what should have been the busiest time of the year for Mohammad has turned into a waiting game with high prices keeping buyers away. […]

Delegations, individuals call on Lt Guv

SRINAGAR: A delegation of District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (DGPC), Srinagar called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan Monday. The members of the delegation including Gurmeet Singh Bali, Jaspal Singh, Ranjit Singh, Jasbir Singh Wazir and Jasbir Singh Oberoi apprised the Lt Governor on the preparations made by the DGPC to celebrate the […]