SRINAGAR — The Border Roads Organisation on Saturday said that it will complete the restoration works on Amarnath Yatra track by Jun 15 even as the Yatra is scheduled to commence from July 1. In a statement, a spokesperson said that Amarnath Yatra tracks were handed over to BRO in September 2022 for further maintenance […]
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Govt committed to ensure best arrangements for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that government is committed to ensure that best possible arrangements are put in place for the comfort and well-being of pilgrims during Amarnath Yatra that will commence on July 01. In a series of Tweets, office of LG J&K informed that to mark […]
Coordinated security grid to be put in place for successful Amarnath Yatra this year: IG BSF Kashmir frontier
SRINAGAR — Inspector General of BSF Kashmir frontier Ashok Yadav Saturday said that a “coordinated security response grid” will be in place to ensure incident-free Amarnath Yatra while melting of snow may open traditional infiltration routes along the LoC. He, however, said that BSF along with other security agencies will ensure all possible infiltration bids […]
Mainly clear weather in Jammu and Kashmir till June 12
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast mainly clear weather in Jammu and Kashmir till June 12, 2023. The weather was inclement in the Union Territory during the last 24 hours. Today, mainly clear weather is expected in Jammu and Kashmir, an official of the Meteorological Department said. A brief spell of rain, […]
288 killed, over 900 injured as three trains crash in Odisha
HOWRAH — At least 288 people were killed and more than 900 injured in a horrific train crash on Friday in Odisha involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train. Officials said several coaches of the 12864 Bengaluru-Howrah train travelling to Howrah derailed at Bahanaga Baazar in Balasore district […]
45-day long summer vacation in Jammu schools from June 8
JAMMU (KIMS) — The Directorate of School Education, Jammu (DSEJ) on Friday announced 45-day long summer vacation for schools in Jammu division from June 8, 2023. According to an order issued by Ashok Kumar Sharma (JKAS), Director School Education, Jammu, All the Government and recognized Private Schools falling in summer zone of Jammu division shall […]
Water tanker fell into gorge in Anantnag, two dead
ANANTNAG — Two persons died after a water tanker fell into gorge in Rain Chowgund village of Verinag in Anantnag district of South Kashmir on Friday. Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that a water tanker of Jal Shakti Department skidded off the road and fell into gorge in Rain Chowgund village of Verinag, […]
J&K Waqf Board orders re-designation of posts of 323 employees
SRINAGAR — The Waqf Board on Friday ordered re-designation of the posts of 323 employees, who have failed to submit a genuine 10th pass academic qualification certificate till date. According to an order issued by Executive Magistrate Tehsildar, Ishtiyaq Mohi-ud-din, J&K Waqf Board, the J&K Waqf Board has recruited, engaged several categories of employees over […]
J&K govt constitutes district-level panels on disabilities
SRINAGAR — In a significant move, the administration of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir has constituted district- level committees on disability to advise the district authorities on matters relating to rehabilitation and empowerment of persons with disabilities. The Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, M. Iqbal Line on Friday announced that J&K government has […]
Kashmiri Separatist leader Nayeem Khan moves Delhi High Court against attachment of Hurriyat Office in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — Separatist leader Nayeem Ahmad Khan has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court order directing attachment of All Parties Hurriyat Conference’s (APHC) office in Srinagar earlier this year in a UAPA case against him, LiveLaw reported. According to the report, The matter will be heard on July 06 as the division […]









