JAMMU — During the last 15 days since it started on June 29, nearly three lakh devotees performed Amarnath Yatra as another batch of 4,889 enthusiastic pilgrims left for Kashmir valley on Sunday. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) officials said nearly three lakh devotees had ‘Darshan’ inside the holy cave during the last 15 days […]
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“You have made our lives hell”: Mehbooba slams Centre over decision to amend rules of J&K Reorganisation Act
SRINAGAR — Targeting the Centre over its decision to amend the rules of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, PDP chief and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Saturday that the government has snatched everything and made the lives of the people living in the Valley “hell.” In a self-made video, Mufti said, […]
Asaduddin Owaisi slams Centre for ‘gifting’ more powers to J&K LG
HYDERABAD — The Union Home Ministry’s notification on Jammu and Kashmir granting more powers to the Lieutenant Governor was issued by the Centre, anticipating that the BJP will not be able to form a government there if elections are held, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said on Saturday. In a social media post, the Hyderabad Lok […]
Home Ministry amends J&K Reorganisation Act, Boosts powers of Lt Governor
NEW DELHI — In a significant move, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019 enhancing some powers of the Lieutenant Governor of the erstwhile state. President Droupadi Murmu has given her approval to the amendments in the rule exercising the powers conferred by section 55 of the […]
Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 hits Baramulla
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — An earthquake of Magnitude 4.1 on the Richter Scale hits the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory on Friday. However, there were no reports of any loss of life or damage to the property. The earthquake, with its epicentre in Baramulla occurred at around 12:26 pm at a depth of […]
Police conducts raids on premises of businessman arrested in Official Secrets Act case
JAMMU — Police conducted searches on Thursday at the premises of a businessman arrested a day back in connection with a case under the Official Secrets Act, officials said here. Tarun Behl was taken into custody on Wednesday in connection with the case registered at a police station here for allegedly spreading misinformation with mala […]
Over 2.66 lakh devotees perform Amarnath Yatra since June 29; 4,434 pilgrims left for Kashmir today
JAMMU — Over 2.66 lakh pilgrims have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last 13 days as another batch of 4,434 devotees left for Kashmir on Friday. “There is no decline in the number of Yatris arriving for this year’s Amarnath Yatra and the rush of enthusiastic pilgrims in high spirits continues,” officials of […]
Militant Attacks: Karan Singh urges govt to shift Jammu division back under Nagrota Corps
JAMMU — Expressing concern over the recent militant attacks in the Jammu region, veteran Congress leader Karan Singh on Thursday urged the government to shift the Jammu division back under the Nagrota Corps from Western Command in Chandigarh to ensure better and integrated dominance of the area. In a statement, the former Jammu and Kashmir […]
Congress holds protest against BJP govt’s ‘failure’ to curb militancy in J&K
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Thursday held a protest rally against the BJP-led central government’s alleged failure to check militancy in the union territory. They also protested against Pakistan for “aiding and abetting” militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. Led by Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Waqar Rasool Wani and working president Raman […]
Interstate security review: Senior BSF, police officials meet in Kathua
JAMMU — Senior BSF and police officials gathered at a high-level interstate security review meeting in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua on Thursday, days after militants, who are believed to have infiltrated from across the International Border, ambushed an army patrol. Five army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, were killed and as many injured when […]