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Kishtwar: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Chatroo area of Kishtwar district on Wednesday, officials said. An official told the news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that an exchange of fire took place after the security forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation in the area following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists. They said the joint operation is being carried out in the area. Meanwhile, sources said two to three terrori ...Read More >
Srinagar: Following the melancholic atmosphere after the Pahalgam terror attack, Kashmir Valley has opened up its arms and hearts to welcome the pilgrims who have decided to visit Baba Barfani at Shree Amarnath Cave in the upper reaches of Pahalgam hills. As the Yatra begins tomorrow, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with the senior officers and reviewed the final preparations for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; ...Read More >
Srinagar: The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has dismissed the petition of an elderly couple facing deportation. The couple comes from a family of permanent residents and landholders of Kashmir but became the citizens of Pakistan after the 1947 partition. The couple -- Mohammad Khalil Qazi and Arifa Qazi -- were born in Srinagar in 1945 and 1962 respectively. They are cousins, and got married in 1986 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. In 1988, they came back to Kashmir along with their new-born baby on a ...Read More >
Srinagar: A special cell and a toll-free number will be established in the Lieutenant Governor's secretariat for addressing the concerns of the families of terror victims and to bring the culprits to justice. Chairing a high-level meeting on Tuesday, LG Manoj Sinha also directed deputy commissioners and SSPs to reopen terror cases which were "deliberately buried", an official press release informed. The development comes days after Sinha met the family members of some of the Kashmiri civilians ...Read More >
Srinagar: Police on Tuesday registered a case against a man for using a fake identity card to gain access to the Amarnath Yatra in Ganderbal district. The man has been identified as Shivam Mittal, son of Krishan Mittal, resident of Dwarka Puri, Jagadhri, District Yamunanagar, Haryana. "J&K Police have apprehended an individual at Baltal for using a fake yatra registration card to deceitfully gain access through security checkpoints," a police spokesman said. "The individual had procured the f ...Read More >
Srinagar: In past 47 years, Srinagar has recorded the hottest June month since 1978, which was the second hottest after 1892. An Independent Weather Forecaster, Faizan Arif Keng said that Srinagar just experienced its hottest June since 1978, making it the second hottest on record since observations began in 1892. He said, that the average maximum temperature for June 2025 stood at 31.0°C, while the mean minimum settled at 18.2°C, resulting in an overall average temperature of 24.6°C. The onl ...Read More >
Srinagar: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to discuss issues concerning terror victim families whose loved ones were killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists and directed officials to reopen cases buried deliberately. The LG also said culprits roaming free for many decades will be brought to justice. In a post on X, the LG, per news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO), directed deputy commissioners and senior superintendents of police to reopen cases which were del ...Read More >
Srinagar- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated a buyer-seller meet here to empower local artisans and boost the economy. "The Chief Minister inaugurated the Buyer-Seller Meet at SKICC today. The initiative aims to empower artisans and strengthen the local economy by creating direct market linkages and promoting local products. The meet is hosting 15 international and 30 national buyers," Omar posted on his official X handle. Talking to reporters later, Omar said the effectiveness ...Read More >
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated the Yatri Niwas of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk here and dedicated the new facility to pilgrims. The Yatri Niwas has been built through donations and will accommodate 1,300 pilgrims. "This Yatri Niwas is a symbol of our dedication and commitment to providing better facilities for the devotees of Baba Barfani and make their pilgrimage more comfortable and safer. The construction of the second phase of the Yatri Ni ...Read More >
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated a buyer-seller meet -- 'Skilled Hands to Global Markets' -- here to empower local artisans and boost the economy by reviving the historic connection between Kashmir's artisans and the global market. "The Chief Minister inaugurated the Buyer-Seller Meet at SKICC today. The initiative aims to empower artisans and strengthen the local economy by creating direct market linkages and promoting local products. The meet is hosting 15 internat ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC), People's Democratic Front (PDF), and Jamaat-e-Islami-backed Justice and Development Front (JDF) on Monday announced the formation of People's Alliance for Change (PAC), with an aim "to raise the issues of common masses, including restoration of the constitutional position that existed before August 5, 2019". The alliance formation was announced at JKPC president Sajad Gani Lone's official residence here in the presence of PDF president Hake ...Read More >
Jammu: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday arrested a revenue official for taking a bribe for attestation of mutation in Kathua district, an officer said. Liaquat Ali, posted as Patwari in Thuthay Chak Tehsil of Hiranagar, was caught red-handed by a trap team, taking a bribe of Rs 30,000 from the complainant for entering his wife's name in the mutation register, said a spokesperson of the ACB. The official had initially demanded a bribe of Rs one lakh from the complainant, but he later ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 28: The Jammu & Kashmir Forest Department has achieved a remarkably high score of 92.97% for Dachigam National Park in Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) exercise, conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, has praised the officers of the Wildlife Department for this outstanding achievement in conservation of protected areas in ecologicall ...Read More >
Srinagar: Ahead of the annual Amaranth Yatra, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with various stakeholders here on Saturday to discuss arrangements for the smooth pilgrimage. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was present at the interaction at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) here in which members of the civil society, religious leaders, DDC chairpersons, members of business and trade associations, and MLAs also participated. The LG said the administration has made ...Read More >
Ranchi: The historic Yatra celebrations at the Jagannath Temple in Dhurwa here commenced early on Friday morning with sacred rituals and a sea of devotees thronging the temple premises. Chants and sounds of conch shells rent the air as priests perform the "mangal aarti" at 4 am, marking the beginning of the 334th annual chariot festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra.By 5 am, the idols of the deities were open for darshan. As per schedule, darshan was halted at ...Read More >
Jammu: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Friday visited Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district and reviewed the security arrangements ahead of the Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3. The 38-day-long yatra is scheduled to start on July 3 from the twin routes -- the traditional 48-kilometre Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter but steeper 14-kilometre Baltal route in Ganderbal district -- leading to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine of Amarnath. The first batch of pi ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with National Cadet Corps (NCC) Cadets at the Special National Integration Camp, today at Chinar Auditorium, Badami Bagh Cantt, Srinagar. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor commended the NCC Directorate, J&K and Ladakh, Headquarters 15 Corps and Headquarters 31 Sub Area for organising Special National Integration Camp to provide an opportunity to expose youth from various parts of the country to the rich culture and traditions of J&K and ...Read More >
KATHUA: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Kathua Waterfront and dedicated the landmark urban rejuvenation project to the people of Kathua. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated the District Administration Kathua for providing a unique public space that will foster community interaction and cultural activities in the beautiful and historical city of Kathua. He said, the 1200-meter stretch along Kathua Canal in the heart of the city will shape urban landscape, ...Read More >
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have greeted the people on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, which will be celebrated on Saturday, June 07, 2025. In his message, the LG said: "Eid Mubarak! Heartiest greetings and good wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. "Eid embodies the spirit of sacrifice and forgiveness. Let us reiterate our resolve to strengthen the foundations of unity, harmony and brotherhood in the society and work with love a ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 6 (PTI) The family of Syed Adil Shah, a pony rider slain in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, expressed profound gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and said his public acknowledgement of their loved one's sacrifice significantly boosted their morale. Speaking at a public address in Katra after inaugurating a new rail service connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country, the prime minister lauded Adil Shah, saying that the young man was simply trying to earn ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, has extended Eid-ul-Adha greetings to the people of Jammu & Kashmir. The Minister wished that the blessed festival bring peace, prosperity and joy to all. Let us come together to celebrate the true spirit of sacrifice and compassion that defines Eid-ul-Adha, he asserted. The Minister prayed for well-being and happiness of all citizens and expressed hope that the festival ...Read More >
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, today extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. The Deputy Chief Minister said the occasion glorifies the spirit of sacrifice and everlasting faith in the Almighty. It inspires humanity to stay united through love, compassion and kind deeds that foster brotherhood and social harmony. Surinder Choudhary described Eid-ul-Azha, also known as Bakrid, as a sacred celebration that renews the ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a marquee showdown between India's white-ball stars, Shreyas Iyer's SoBo Mumbai Falcons edged out Suryakumar Yadav's Triumphs Knights Mumbai North East by four wickets in a tense T20 Mumbai League match here on Friday. Put in to bat, the Knights struggled on a pitch offering seam movement, managing 145/5. The Falcons completed the chase with four balls to spare. After a shaky start and Suryakumar's early dismissal for 1 by Kartik Mishra, opener Siddhant Adhatrao held firm with a gri ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 5: Indian Railways will commence regular operations of two new Vande Bharat Express trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar from June 7, following their official inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow, June 6. The trains will offer passengers a fast, reliable, and modern travel option, running six days a week in both directions, officials said on Thursday. Prime Minister Modi is expected to flag off the two specially designed Vande Bharat trains ru ...Read More >
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jitendra Singh reached Katra in Reasi district on Thursday to review arrangements a day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, officials said. On Friday, the prime minister is scheduled to inaugurate the Chenab bridge and the Anji bridge, India's first cable-stayed bridge, the symbol of the country's engineering excellence, before flagging off Vande Bharat trains to m ...Read More >
Srinagar: The minimum temperature has plummeted and settled below freezing point across Kashmir with many of the stations including Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recording the season's coldest night. According to the news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the night temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 2.1 degree Celsius. Shopian was the coldest in Kashmir as the mercury plummeted and settled at minus 5.5 degree Celsius. Pahalgam, a famous tourist destination, reco ...Read More >
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