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Meerut/Agra (UP), Aug 28 (PTI) A pilgrimage to the revered Vaishno Devi shrine has turned into a nightmare for several families after a deadly landslide claimed several lives. A family from Mawana in Meerut was struck by tragedy when a sudden lightning strike killed two sisters. The deceased have been identified as Neera Verma and her sister Chandni. The incident occurred around 3 pm on Tuesday on the pilgrimage route. Family members said Amit Verma (40), his wife Neera (35), their daughter Vi ...Read More >
JAMMU: Torrential rain struck a remote Himalayan mountain village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday, killing at least 37 people and injuring many more, officials said. The disaster, reportedly triggered by a cloudburst, took place in Chasoti village by the banks of Chishoti Nullah (a rivulet), a stopover point on a popular pilgrimage route to Mata Machail temple in Padder area. The pilgrimage began on July 25, and over 130,000 pilgrims have already paid obeisance at the shrin ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over those affected by the cloudburst and flooding in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed at least 23 lives and injuring 75 others. "My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the cloudburst and flooding in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The situation is being monitored closely. Rescue and relief operations are underway. Every possible assistance will be provided to those in need," PM Modi said in a post on X. ...Read More >
Kishtwar: At least 20 people lost their lives and 98 others were rescued after a massive cloudburst triggered flash floods in Chashoti village of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday afternoon. The incident forced the suspension of the annual Machail Mata Yatra, a key pilgrimage route to the Himalayan shrine of Mata Chandi. Rescue Efforts Underway Officials confirmed that 20 bodies have been recovered, with fears that the death toll could rise. Among the rescued, 28 are reported t ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: At least 12 people were feared dead and more trapped following sudden, heavy rain in Indian Kashmir, an official said today. The disaster occurred in Chasoti town of Kishtwar district, a pit stop on a popular pilgrimage route. It comes a little over a week after a heavy flood and mudslide engulfed an entire village in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. "The news is grim and accurate, verified information from the area hit by the cloudburst is slow in arriving," Omar Abdullah, the c ...Read More >
New Delhi: A massive cloudburst struck Chishoti area in the Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, along the route to the Machail Matta Yatra. According to the initial reports, the cloudburst triggered a flash flood that washed away a langar (community kitchen) shed. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar, there is a fear of casualties, though official confirmation is awaited. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said, "Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar Sh Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving an ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 13 (UNI) Amid tight security, full-dress rehearsals for the 79th Independence Day celebrations were held today at all district headquarters across Kashmir, marking the final preparations for the August 15 events. Various contingents of J&K Police, J&K Armed Police, Home Guards, Fire & Emergency Services, Forest Protection Forces, IRP, CAPFs, NCC Cadets & students from different schools participated in full dress rehearsal for the Independence Day parade. The ceremonies also incl ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk an ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Haj Committee of India conducted the draw of lots, known as Qurrah or Qurandazi, here on Wednesday to select pilgrims for Hajj 2026. Applicants who submitted their forms by the August 7 deadline can now check if they have been selected. Hajj 2026 is expected to take place between May 24 and 29, 2026. Pilgrims can check their selection status online after 11:30 AM on 13th August 2025. Follow these steps: Scroll down to the bottom and locate the "Cover Enquiry" section. Enter you ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is likely to visit India this month, sources said on Wednesday. According to sources, the Chinese Foreign Minister is expected to take part in SR (Special Representative)-level talks. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval serve as the special representative of India. India and China have been working to improve their relationship in recent months, marked by several significant developments. High-level talks between the ...Read More >
More than 400,000 Hindus took part in a month-long pilgrimage in Indian-held Kashmir, authorities said, shrugging off security worries weeks after a military conflict with Pakistan. The pilgrimage began on July 3 and closes officially on August 9, but organisers said that lashing rains had damaged narrow paths, forcing a premature end. Official Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said in a statement late on Saturday that 415,000 pilgrims had taken part. Many of the faithful began their trek to the Amarnath i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will commence operations "very soon," and it will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 7 minutes. Talking to reporters at the Bhavnagar terminus in Gujarat, after virtually flagging off three trains: the Ayodhya Express, Rewa-Pune Express, and Jabalpur-Raipur Express, Vaishnaw stated that the bullet train project is moving quick ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, India, Aug 3, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - More than 400,000 Hindus took part in a month-long pilgrimage in contested Indian-run Kashmir, authorities said, shrugging off security worries weeks after conflict with Pakistan. The pilgrimage began on July 3 and closes officially on August 9, but organisers said that lashing rains had damaged narrow paths forcing a premature end. Official Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said in a statement late Saturday that 415,000 pilgrims had taken part. Many of the faithful ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: India concluded its annual Amarnath Yatra in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) with over 415,000 Hindu pilgrims taking part in the month-long journey. The pilgrimage, which began on July 3, was officially set to end on August 9. However, heavy rains damaged mountain paths, forcing organizers to call it off earlier than planned. Most pilgrims began their trek from near Pahalgam, not far from the site of a deadly attack in April that left 26 tourists dead. The Indian g ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 20: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the constitutional and administrative changes undertaken in the J&K over the past five years have solidified its full union with the nation. In an interview with National Television, Sinha said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian state has firmly established its authority in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that both goals, ensuring the complete constitutional merger of J&K with India and ...Read More >
This comes a day after a woman pilgrim died and three sustained injuries in a landslide along the Baltal route of the yatra in Ganderbal district. The Amarnath Yatra was suspended from here on Thursday following a weather advisory warning of heavy rain in many parts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. This comes a day after a woman pilgrim died and three sustained injuries in a landslide along the Baltal route of the yatra in Ganderbal district. "The yatra has been suspended for today. No f ...Read More >
Leh, July 18: Veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Kavinder Gupta, was sworn as the 3rd Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.Dressed in traditional Ladakhi attire, Gupta took the oath of office in a solemn ceremony held in Leh, administered by Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh.Welcoming this new chapter in Ladakh's journey, Gupta emphasized service over power, declaring Ladakh deserves dignity, development, and a voice. "I'm ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 14: The body of third victim in the LJHP canal tragedy was recovered on Monday afternoon, taking the death toll in the incident to 3. The officials said the body of Haji Mehnaz Rashid Shah, a 40-year-old resident of Khanyar, Srinagar, was retrieved this afternoon after an intense multi-agency search operation. Shah was among the three family members swept away by strong river currents while attempting to rescue two children who had slipped into the water during a picnic. One per ...Read More >
Srinagar- To the world, he may be seen as extraordinarily lucky. But to 40-year-old Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of the Air India crash on June 12, survival has come at an unbearable cost. Vishwas, an Indian-origin British national, was the only person to walk away alive after Flight AI171, a London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The crash claimed the lives of 241 passengers and crew membe ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana Haj Committee is offering a free online application facility for pilgrims intending to undertake Haj in 2026. Minister Adluri Lakshman inaugurated the service at the Haj House on Saturday, assuring that the committee would ensure smooth arrangements. Officials said the last date to submit applications is July 31. Children below 12 years are not eligible. Applicants must complete the process early and ensure that their passports are valid until at least December 31, 2026 ...Read More >
Srinagar- Several Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir have expressed deep disappointment over the unexpected curtailment of their stay in Saudi Arabia, calling it a disruption to their spiritual journey and a cause of financial loss. In a formal representation submitted to the Executive Officer of the J&K Haj Committee, the affected pilgrims stated that they were initially scheduled for a 40-day stay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. However, their return was advanced by several days without pri ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: With Kanwar Yatra all set to kick off on Friday with the advent of the holy month of Shravan, the Uttar Pradesh government intensified its food safety and cleanliness campaign along the pilgrimage route. The state government has made it mandatory for all eateries to display QR-code-enabled stickers linked to the Food Safety CONNECT App. While the state government officials claim it to be a digital food safety reform aimed at ensuring hygiene, transparency, and accountability for the e ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Hajj Committee of India has begun accepting online applications for Hajj 2026 and set a deadline of July 31, 2025. This year, the 'Short Duration' Hajj option has been introduced for the pilgrims to choose from. However, the new offer has sparked debate in Uttar Pradesh as many community leaders have raised concerns. According to an official, the 'Short Duration' Hajj scheme will allow pilgrims to undertake a compressed 20-day pilgrimage instead of the traditional 40-day journey. ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 8 (ANI): Following the demolition of properties of an alleged mastermind of a religious conversion gang, Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, UP Minister Anil Rajbhar said that he destroyed the lives of multiple women through conversions and which almost amounts to treason. Speaking to ANI, Anil Rajbhar said, He earned immense property by religious conversions. This is only the beginning. He destroyed the lives of multiple women through conversions and which alm ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Kausan Jahan, Chairperson of the Delhi Hajj Committee, informed that registrations for Hajj 2026 commenced on July 7 and will conclude on July 31. The passports of the applicants should be valid until December 2026. As per the instructions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the committee is committed to providing the best facilities to the Hajj pilgrims. 'Registration for Haj 2026 has begun. It will go on from 7 July to 31 July... The passports of applicants shou ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 8: The Ministry of Minority Affairs said on Tuesday that applications for Haj 2026 can be filed by pilgrims through the online Haj Application Form till July 31. The process for registration for the Haj 2026 pilgrimage was opened by Haj Committee of India, under the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The Ministry's announcement for Haj 2026 said, "The Haj Committee of India invites applications for Haj-2026 from intending pilgrims through the online Haj Application Form, available on ...Read More >
Lucknow: The three-day Uttar Pradesh Mango Mahotsav 2025 showcased an impressive collection of 800 mango varieties, celebrating India's beloved fruit in grand style.The exhibition featured 600 varieties native to UP, with orchardists from various districts displaying their unique regional offerings. The showcase included GI-tagged Dussehri from Malihabad, Banarasi Langda, Retaul from Baghpat, Bihar's Gulab Khas and international varieties like Tommy Atkins from US and India-developed Arunika.Chi ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Jul 3: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje visited the Amarnath Yatra base camp in Baltal on Thursday and expressed her joy over the spiritual journey and the ongoing development works in the area. She joined thousands of devotees on the 2025 Amarnath Yatra to seek blessings of Lord Shiva. Speaking to news agency during her visit, she said, "Today, we are all going to have the darshan of Bholenath. It feels wonderful... May God bless us all. The atmosphere here is very pleasant... peopl ...Read More >
Dehradun, Jul 2 (PTI) The Uttarakhand government has made it mandatory for eateries on the Kanwar Yatra route to prominently display their food licenses or registration certificates. Owners of hotels, dhabas, food carts and stalls along the pilgrimage route will have to display a clean copy of their license or registration certificate prominently so that consumers can easily see it, Health Secretary and Commissioner Food Safety and Drug Administration R Rajesh Kumar said. Small traders and foo ...Read More >
Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government has made it mandatory for eateries on the Kanwar Yatra route in the state to prominently display their food licenses or registration certificates at their business establishments. Owners of hotels, dhabas, eateries on carts and stalls along the pilgrimage route will have to display a clean copy of their license or registration certificate at a prominent place in his establishment so that consumers can easily see it, Health Secretary and Commissioner Food Saf ...Read More >
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