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Remotely carried out the "first blast" of strategic Shinkun La Tunnel project
Ladakh: In a stern warning to Islamabad on the 25th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Pakistan has been trying to stay relevant by using terrorism and proxy wars and Indian soldiers will crush all terror attempts with full force.
Addressing a ceremony at the Kargil memorial in Dras, Modi said "falsehood and terror" were brought dow
Srinagar, :Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid tributes to the martyrs of the 1999 Kargil war.
"On the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay my humble tributes to brave armed forces personnel, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the motherland during India's victory in 'Operation Vijay'," Sinha posted on X.
On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army anno
Drass : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Agnipath scheme is an example of necessary reforms undertaken by the Army and accused the opposition of playing politics over the recruitment process aimed at keeping the average age in armed forces young.
In his address on Kargil Vijay Diwas here to mark the 25th anniversary of victory in Kargil war, Modi said some people were playing poli
Amid demands from the opposition and some NDA allies for a review of the Agnipath scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday mounted a strong defence of the military recruitment policy, saying it aimed to rejuvenate the armed forces and keep them continuously fit for war. The Congress, however, stuck to its demand of scrapping the scheme introduced in 2022.
Addressing a gathering in Ladakh's
ACamends Industrial Land Allotment Policy 2021-30 okays construction of four GMCs
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council on Friday approved proposals for the transfer of land for industrial estates in various districts, an official spokesman said.
The council met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
A total of 3,188 kanals and 8 marlas of land has been transferred to the Industries and Commerce Department for the purpose, the spokesman said.
New Delhi: The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to be completed this financial year, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha.
In a written response to questions by BJP MP Ashok Chavan, the minister said 255 km of the 272-km rail link has been completed.
Chavan had asked about the present status of USBRL, the total expenditure in
Srinagar: Opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir will meet next month to discuss several issues concerning the Union Territory, including the delegation of more powers to the lieutenant governor, senior CPI(M) leader MY Tarigami said on Friday.
"Leaders of opposition parties are scheduled to meet on August 7," Tarigami said.
The meeting will discuss issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir, includi
Says no land encroached, occupied illegally in Kashmir
SRINAGAR: In four areas of Jammu, as many as 1459 Kanal of Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board have been encroached on.
The Waqf land has been encroached on by 395 people in Jammu, Bishnah, R.S Pura, and Akhnoor. The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board revealed the details in reply to the RTI application filed by social activist MM Shuja under the RTI Act 2005.
As per the RTI, In Jammu, as many as 313 people
New Delhi: Days after the Budget for Jammu and Kashmir was presented in Parliament, the Congress on Friday accused the government of "unprecedented fiscal mismanagement" and asked why Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was "benevolent" to Andhra Pradesh and Bihar but not to the Union territory.
Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said that on July 23, Sit
Srinagar: Two divisions of the Indian Army - Vajr and Kilo Force - operating in north Kashmir, now have new commanders, officials said on Friday..
Major Gen K Mohan Nair took over as General Officer Commanding of the strategic and prestigious Kupwara-based Vajr Division from Maj Gen Girish Kalia, who had taken charge in February last year.
The Kupwara-based Vajr Division guards nearly 300 kms o
Islamabad: Pakistan on Friday rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks at an event at Drass in Ladakh as “rhetorical statements” and said it cannot deflect international attention from India’s efforts to suppress the Kashmiri people.
India hailed the valour of its soldiers in the Kargil conflict 25 years ago with Prime Minister Modi issuing a stern message to Pakistan, saying it has been
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has initiated multiple projects to install rooftop solar power plants in over 40,000 buildings in the union territory, both government and residential, by the end of 2025, officials said.
The new initiative has the potential to generate an additional 270 MW of solar energy in the union territory by December 2025. It would cover 20,000 households and at
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday declared the final results of controversy-ridden NEET-UG entrance exam, declaring that 17 candidates have shared the top rank, down from 61 in the revised results, while thousands of others have seen their marks and rankings change significantly.
The number of qualifying candidates and the cut-off has also seen a marginal dip.
The "re-revised"
Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial on July 26 and pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, his office said on Thursday.
The prime minister will also carry out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project virtually.
"On the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July 2024, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
Drass: Twenty-five years after Indian bravehearts scripted a memorable victory for the country post winning decisive battles in icy heights of Kargil, the Indian Army is honouring the valour, indomitable spirit and supreme sacrifices made by them in service of the nation with a solemn celebration in Drass.
The silver jubilee celebrations of the Kargil Vijay Diwas will culminate in Dras on Friday
Srinagar: Asserting that the startups are powerful instruments to bridge the gap between universities and industries, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the education should be driven by creativity rather than by a rigid curriculum.
“I believe that the prime objective of education is to create higher values and independent thinking in students to shape the
Srinagar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the second special summary revision of photo electoral rolls in all parliamentary and assembly constituencies in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir with July 1, 2024, as the qualifying date.
According to a notice issued by Chief Electoral Officer P K Pole, the timeline for publication of the integrated draft electoral roll is Jul
‘91.5 Lakh people have reached out Under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’
SRINAGAR: In three years, the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory recorded 1014 drug cases under the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985.
In a written reply, the Minister of Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, informed, in Rajya Sabha.
The minister informed that the effort’s of the Government under ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ (NMBA) has helped in better detection of the drug addictio
Srinagar: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday visited forward areas along the Line of Control in Kashmir valley to review the security situation and preparedness of the forces involved in counter-infiltration and counter-terror operations, officials said.
"#GeneralUpendraDwivedi #COAS, visited the forward locations of #ChinarCorps & reviewed the security situation along the Line of Co
Jammu: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has registered a suo motu case over the bid to recover the body of a 20-year-old man from Pakistan after he was drowned in Chenab river.
A Bench of acting Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan and Justice Rajnesh Oswal issued notice to Union of India and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and granted one week to the Deputy Solicitor General of Ind
Jammu: Senior National Conference leader and Member of Parliament (MP) from the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, Mian Altaf Ahmad on Thursday criticised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying no stakeholders were taken into confidence during the preparation of the recently presented union budget for Jammu & Kashmir.
According to reports, Mian Altaf while addressing the house during the discus
Jammu: The authorities on Thursday said that the Army schools in the Jammu region will be closed. The sources said the decision was taken due to security reasons. In recent time, Jammu saw several encounters between terrorists and security personnel which raised security concerns in the region.
On Tuesday, a soldier lost his life in a gunfight with terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in
Jammu: Amid concerns about infiltration attempts by terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have launched an operation along the International Border (IB) in the Samba sector to detect underground and cross-border tunnels, police said on Thursday.
Scores of police and security personnel equipped with specialised gear are meticulously scanning border areas, focusing on dense bushes and
Jammu: Two alleged overground workers (OGWs) were arrested for their involvement in a terror attack on an army patrol party in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, police said.
In a significant breakthrough in our ongoing efforts to counter terrorist activities, two OGWs were apprehended for their involvement in supporting terror-related actions, a police spokesperson said.
On July 8, five army
Farmers urged to adhere to water distribution schedule till river water level rises
Jammu: It may sound unusual, but it’s true that the discharge from Ujh river in Kathua district has receded due to insufficient rainfall in the midst of the monsoon season, forcing the officials from Jal Shakti Department to request farmers that they should cooperate with the ‘warabandi’ water distribution schedule until river water levels rise.
According to a public notice, the Executive Engine
Washington: The US has asked its nationals not to travel to Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, the India-Pakistan border, and parts of central and eastern parts of the country where Naxalites are active.
In a revised travel advisory for India, the State Department said it has updated to reflect information on the northeastern states.
"Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism. Som
Srinagar: An unidentified terrorist killed and a soldier was martyred in an overnight encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, officials said on Wednesday.
The Army and police had launched an anti-terrorist operation in the Lolab area of Kupwara a few days ago following information about possible terrorist movements, the officials said.
The security forces established contact with th
Pathankot: The Punjab Police and Army personnel on Wednesday conducted a search operation after a woman spotted seven “suspicious” men in a village in Pathankot district.
A sketch of one of the suspects has also been released, said a senior police official.
The woman informed the police that seven “suspicious” men came to her house in Fangtoli village and demanded water from her and left after
Jammu: Terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir will either land in jail or be sent to 'jahannum' (hell), Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday while asserting that the Modi government has zero tolerance for terrorism.
Replying to a question asked by Congress leader Pramod Tiwari in Rajya Sabha, Rai also informed the House that in the past few days,
contribution of tourism in GSDP increased from 7.84 percent to 8.47 percent in 4 yrs
SRINAGAR: Till June 2024, as many as 1,08,41,009 tourists have visited Jammu and Kashmir.
This was informed in Rajya Sabha by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai after a question was raised ) whether the tourism sector in U.T. of Jammu and Kashmir has grown rapidly after August, 2019 and the efforts that are being made by Government to develop tourism in U.T. of
Setback for BJP as his family’s long association with party breaks ‘conviction’ pattern
Jammu: National Conference Headquarter Sher-i-Kashmir Bhawan looked abuzz with activity and in celebration mode after a long time on Tuesday with senior leaders and huge number of functionaries in attendance. It was a joining ceremony that made leaders feel elated for more than just one reason. To say a shot in the arm of party won’t be any exaggeration, even though it was a retired Police office
SRINAGAR: Security grid across the Kashmir valley has been tightened ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Drass on the occasion of the Vijay Diwas on Friday, 26 July.
Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to attend the Vijay Diwas ceremony at Drass, the first highway township from Kashmir in the Union Territory of Ladakh, on Friday. He is scheduled to arrive in Srinagar by an aeroplane an
Urban, Panchayat polls could precede assembly elections in J&K
JAMMU: The Bharatiya Janata party’s whirlwind connection with people in Jammu and Kashmir at all levels of social and political planes has established that the party is taking its manifestations seriously to nook and corner before the upcoming assembly elections.
Though the cornerstone is being laid for assembly elections , whispers are also ,making resounding echoes in the political corridors
‘Electricity bill subsidies to continue’
Jammu: In a major relief to power consumers, the J&K Power Development Department (PDD) today announced that the Jammu & Kashmir government has taken a significant decision to absorb any increase in electricity tariff in the current financial year (2024-25) by continuing its support in the form of subsidy on electricity bills.
The decision of the government will effectively offset any rise in ta
Srinagar, July 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that Kashmir will host a grand event of marathon this year in October where global participants and media will become the brand ambassadors of Valley beauty and tourism potential.
Addressing a function at the International Convention Centre after inaugurating the Logo and website of the marathon, the LG, said that the marathon wil
Kathmandu: A Nepalese airliner crashed and caught fire shortly after taking off from the Tribhuvan International Airport here on Wednesday, killing 18 people aboard, including a child, and seriously injuring the pilot - the lone survivor, in the latest aviation disaster to hit the Himalayan nation.
The Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft of Saurya Airlines, carrying 19 people, including two crew members
Jammu: The Division Bench of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, comprising Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Puneet Gupta, has strongly expressed its displeasure regarding the frequent absence of State counsels during court proceedings. The court warned of imposing costs on the Union Territory Government for such absences.
The order was issued while hearing a petition, with Advocates M
SRINAGAR: In a significant political shift, former minister Usman Majid has distanced himself from the Altaf Bukhari-led Apni Party over the past week, signaling his likely departure.
Usman Majid, a founding member and Vice President of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, played a crucial role in its establishment in March 2021. Prior to joining the Apni Party, Majid served in the Congress party a
Centre to bear JK Police expenses with Rs 12,000 Cr, says FM; announces Rs 17,000 Cr special assistance, special grant of Rs 5,000 cr
Jammu: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled Rs 1,18,390 crore budget for Jammu & Kashmir for the fiscal year 2024-25.
She also announced that the Central Government will now provide for the salary,pension and other costs of Jammu and Kashmir Police for which anallocation of `12,000 crore has been made in the Unionannual budget 2024-25.
She also said that to correct the
Jammu: The Centre has allocated Rs 5,958 crore for the Union Territory of Ladakh in the Union Budget 2024-25 announced on Tuesday, a massive 32 per cent rise from last year’s allotment of Rs 4,500 crore.
The Ladakh UT, which was carved out of Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, has received Rs 2,035.49 crore for establishment expenditure of the Centre to meet its secre
H&ME gets allocation of Rs 1674.51 Cr, power gets Rs 2020.67 crore, tourism Rs 519.70 crore
Jammu: Allocating Rs 519.70 crore for Tourism and Culture in budget 2024-25, the government has announced development of 12 off-beat tourist destinations, 6 each in Jammu and Kashmir divisions.
Similarly, the government announced construction of 600 new panchayat ghars under Rashtriya Gram Swaraj while allocating Rs 3731.54 for Rural Sector for year 2024-25
Moreover, the government also announ
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday welcomed the Union Budget 2024-25, saying its focus on "productivity and resilience in agriculture will greatly benefit" the Union Territory.
Sinha also said the budget "seeks to translate the vision of empowering all sections of the population".
"Focus on productivity and resilience in agriculture and measures highlighted i
Jammu: The business and industrial community in Jammu & Kashmir described the 2024-25 Budget as "mixed", praising the government for emphasizing agriculture, MSMEs, startups, and industrial development, which are crucial growth engines for the country.
However, they noted that Jammu & Kashmir did not get special attention compared to other states this time.
"We always have high expectations fro
New Delhi: Facing flak from the Opposition over unemployment, the Modi 3.0 government's first Budget on Tuesday announced a Rs 2 lakh crore package to create more jobs while making the tax regime attractive for foreign companies and providing marginal income tax relief to the salaried class.
The Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament maintained higher Capex to supp
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2024-25 on Tuesday allocated Rs 2,19,643.31 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs with the majority of it -- Rs 1,43,275.90 crore -- being given to central police forces like the CRPF, BSF, and CISF which are responsible for internal security, border guarding, and security of vital installations.
The interim budget 2024-25 had allocated Rs 2,02,868.70 crore to the hom
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the Union Budget for its measures for every section of society, asserting that it has heralded better growth and a bright future.
"The budget will act as a catalyst in making India the third-largest economy in the world and will lay a solid foundation for a developed India," he said in his televised remarks after Union Finance Minister Ni
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday dismissed from service four employees, including two cops, for their "deep involvement" in anti-national activities.
The activities of these employees had come to the adverse notice of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, as they found them thickly involved in activities prejudicial to the interests of the State evidencing their involve
Anti-terror operation underway in Kupwara
Jammu: A soldier was killed as the Army thwarted an infiltration bid by terrorists along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district early Tuesday, officials said.
"Alert troops foiled an infiltration bid by effectively engaging infiltrating terrorists ... in the Battal sector at 0300 hours," White Knight Corps said on X.
"During the exchange of heavy fire, one braveheart has bee
Jammu: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has designated Deputy Superintendent (DAR) as the Competent Authority for issuance of certificate of completion of the Arms and Ammunition safety training course in Form S-1 of Arms Rules, 2016 for the individual who applies for fresh arms license.
“In terms of instructions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India vide letter No. V-1
Jawan, civilian injured, search operation underway
Rajouri: Army troops thwarted a terrorist attack on a security post and house of a village defence guard (VDG) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district early Monday morning, officials said.
A cordon and search operation was launched to track down the terrorists, triggering gunfight, they added.
A terrorist has been killed and a jawan and a civilian, kin of the VDG whose house was attacked, suffe
New Delhi: Asserting that Parliament is not for 'dal' but for 'desh', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at the opposition, saying that some parties have practised "negative politics" and "misused" Parliament to hide their political failures.
Speaking with the media ahead of the start of Parliament session, Modi said the Union Budget, which will be presented on Tuesday, will set the
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday chaired a meeting with the deputy commissioners and senior officers of civil and police administration to review the preparations for Independence Day celebration.
The LG directed the district administrations and the line departments to ensure all arrangements for hassle-free and smooth conduct of the Independence Day events a
SRINAGAR: The Minister of State for Labour and Employment provided an update on the employment and unemployment statistics for Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.
According to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) reports, the unemployment rate in Jammu and Kashmir stands at 4.4% for the year 2022-23. Meanwhile, the Worker Population Ratio (WPR) in the Union Territory has shown a notable incre
Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory’s budget for 2024-25 would be unveiled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
As per reports, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman would present a statement of estimated receipts and expenditure of Jammu & Kashmir for 2024-25 today (Tuesday) shortly after presenting the Union budget for the ongoing fiscal.
On February 5 this year, Rs 59,634 crore interi
Srinagar: The number of pilgrims who paid obeisance to Lord Shiva at Amarnath cave shrine in South Kashmir crossed the four lakh mark on Monday as more than 12,000 yatris had darshan of the naturally formed ice lingam, officials said here.
"As many as 12,539 pilgrims performed the yatra on Monday and had darshan of Baba Bholenath on the 24th day of the annual yatra," the officials said.
They sa
Srinagar: Calling the terror attacks taking place in the Jammu region "sad," National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that few people in both countries don't want "peace."
"The sad thing is that, in both these countries, there are few people who don't want peace. We want peace. You can see how many forces are coming in, almost 7,000 more personnel are brought here in the mountai
Jammu: Union Minister for Geology and Mining Kishan Reddy today said that the government of India is collaborating with J&K State Government to explore and produce Lithium deposits identified in Reasi district of Union Territory.
Responding to a query raised by Shiv Sena MP from Mumbai South Lok Sabha Constituency in Maharashtra, the Union Minister informed the Rajya Sabha, said that Geology and
Asks people not to share it
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday issued an alert about a propaganda video by the pro-Pakistan banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), cautioning people against sharing it it as it may attract charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The JeM has produced a 5 minute and 55 second video with a poster of the Bollywood movie Phantom.
The police said in a state
Srinagar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest all the seats in the forthcoming Assembly election and form government in Jammu and Kashmir, Organisational Secretary Ashok Koul said on Monday.
"The BJP will contest the upcoming Assembly election and will perform well in all segments including in Kashmir valley", Koul told media in north Kashmir's Bandipora.
Koul claimed that BJP will win 5
Will interact with Veer Naris, virtually inaugurate Shinku La Tunnel
Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will mark the 25th Kargil Diwas by visiting Drass in Ladakh and paying homage at the Kargil War memorial to the fallen heroes of the 1999 conflict.
The grand celebrations to mark the 'Rajat Jyanti' of India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 war are scheduled to be conducted at Drass in Kargil district from July 24 to 26.
"PM will land at Drass Brigade Heli
Srinagar: The bravery of Kargil War heroes will forever live on in people's hearts and inspire all, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday as he dedicated this month's edition of his radio programme 'Awaam Ki Awaaz' to the bravehearts.
He also mentioned the inspiring journeys of women who are steering change across the Union Territory.
"Kargil Vijay Diwas is the saga
Jammu: BSF Director General Nitin Agrawal on Sunday reviewed the operational readiness of the troops deployed along the International Border in Jammu sector, an official of the force said.
Agrawal arrived here on a two-day visit on Saturday to assess the security situation along the International Border and attended a joint security review meeting along with Special Director General BSF, Western
Jammu: Six people, including five members of two families, were killed and as many injured in two separate road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Reasi districts on Sunday, officials said.
A taxi carrying eight people and proceeding towards Lam from Thandikassi fell off a hilly road near Chalan village in Rajouri in the morning, they said.
The driver of the vehicle, Arun Kumar (32),
180 people showed symptoms; 117 discharged, 4 admitted: Officials
SRINAGAR: A team of health officials reached Trail village in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Sunday following the outbreak of Gastroenteritis.
First, the team, comprising Dr. Samina Gul, SSO, IDSP, Dr. Afshan Abdullah, State Epidemiologist, IDSP, and the District Rapid Response Team, led by Dr. M Y Zagoo, CMO Anantnag,and Block Medical officer caller Dr. Zahoor, conducted a thorough invest
Samba/Jammu: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah said on Sunday that his party's performance in the Lok Sabha polls was "spectacular", and added that trends suggest it will form the next government in Jammu and Kashmir.
Abdullah said the BJP has not "learnt any lessons" from the Lok Sabha election results, adding that it has not fulfilled its promises on development, creating jobs a
Kathua : Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua has witnessed a surge in mushroom cultivation, bringing a sudden revolution in mushroom farming in the last two years due to the hard work of the farmers in the district.
Earlier, mushrooms were cultivated only for three to four months each year. Now, young farmers are adapting to new techniques and technologies, starting their own mushroom cultivation units.
Jammu: Prominent separatist and religious leader Moulvi Abdul Qayoom Mattu on Sunday joined the PDP in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, a party spokesman said.
Mattu, a former head of Hurriyat Conference for Chenab valley, joined the PDP in the presence of its senior leader and former MLC Firdous Tak at the party office in Kishtwar, the spokesman said.
He said several other prominent
Over 3.90 lakh perform Amarnath yatra in 22 days
Srinagar: The Chhari Mubarak of Amarnath Yatra was taken to Pahalgam on Sunday from its abode at Dashnami Akhara building here for various rituals to mark Ashadh Purnima, the start of religious aspects of the annual pilgrimage.
"Chanting Vedic hymn, 'Bhoomi-Pujan', 'Navgrah-Pujan', 'Chhari-Pujan' and 'Dhawajarohan' ceremonies were performed at Pahalgam on the auspicious occasion of Ashadh Purni
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Janata Dal (United) on Sunday asked the party's national president Nitish Kumar to reconsider the alliance with the BJP at the Centre.
"The actions of the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir has forced us to appeal to our national leader Nitish Kumar to reconsider our participation in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)," JD(U) state general secretary Vivek Ba
New Delhi: Opposition parties drew the battle lines on the eve of Parliament's Budget session on Sunday as they asked the government at an all-party meeting to allow discussion on a host of contentious issues such as the Uttar Pradesh government's order to eateries on the Kanwar Yatra route and exam paper leaks, including of the prestigious NEET.
The government, which breaking from the recent pr