SRINAGAR — Pahalgam, one of the base camps for the annual Amarnath yatra, was the coldest place in Kashmir recording a minimum temperature of minus 3.4 degrees Celsius, official said on Friday. The Meteorological Department said feeble Western disturbances would impact the union territory from Friday and likely bring rains in the plains and light […]
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IGP Kashmir Chairs Joint Security Review Meeting at Nunwan Base Camp, Pahalgam
ANANTNAG — In the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, IGP Kashmir, V.K. Birdi, convened a Joint Security Review Meeting at Nunwan Base Camp, Pahalgam. The meeting was attended by a range of stakeholders, including Police officers, Army, CAPF forces, NDRF, SDRF, MRT, Base Camp directors, Security, Traffic, Fire Services, and intelligence agencies. IGP Kashmir directed all Security […]
Two hybrid militants arrested for attacking tourist couple in Anantnag, says police
ANANTNAG (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday said that they have solved the recent attack on tourist couple by arresting two hybrid militants in Anantnag district of South Kashmir. In a press release, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said, “Security forces, including the police, Army’s 3 RR, and CRPF, have solved the Pahalgam […]
Over 65,000 pilgrims register for Amarnath Yatra
JAMMU — Over 65,000 pilgrims have secured advance registration for this year’s Amarnath Yatra in south Kashmir Himalayas beginning from June 29, officials said on Friday. The registration for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage began on April 15 with a large number of people turning up at designated bank branches here to secure a permit. “Over […]
10-Day long Handicrafts and Handloom exhibition inaugurated at Pahalgam
ANANTNAG (Raouf Dar) — The Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom Department of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory on Tuesday inaugurated 10-Day long exhibition cum sale in Anantnag district of South Kashmir. The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Mahmood Ahmad Shah, the Director of Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir at the famous tourist destination Pahalgam. Shah […]
Amarnath yatra to commence from July 1
JAMMU — The 62-day long Shri Amarnathji Yatra will commence on 1st July this year and culminate on 31st August. Further, the registration through online & offline modes for the yatra will start from 17th April. Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha while announcing the dates for holy pilgrimage and registration today said the administration is committed […]