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5 Amarnath pilgrims die since July 13 morning, death toll rises to 24
Srinagar: Five Amarnath pilgrims died in the past 36 hours, taking the death toll during this year’s yatra in the south Kashmir Himalayas to 24, officials said on Friday. The five victims…
- India
1.37 lakh perform Amaranth Yatra in 11 days
Srinagar: Since it started on July 1, so far 1.37 lakh pilgrims have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last 11 days. “Over 18,000 Yatris had ‘darshan’ inside the holy cave…
- Kashmir
6 former JKLF militants detained for ‘bid to revive movement’
Srinagar: Police on Sunday said it detained a group of former JKLF terrorists who were planning to revive separatist politics in Kashmir. Also ReadVHP holds camp to train J&K girls in arts…
- India
VHP holds camp to train J&K girls in arts of self-defence, fight ‘love jihad’
Jammu: VHP-affiliated ‘Durga Vahini’ held a training camp for girls in Jammu and Kashmir to teach them the arts of self-defence and how to keep their own during terror attacks, the right-wing…
- India
Amarnath Yatra remains suspended for 3rd consecutive day
Srinagar: Due to heavy rain both in Jammu division and Kashmir, authorities decided to suspend the Amarnath Yatra for the third day running on Sunday. “A portion of the road has caved…
- India
Amarnath Yatra halted for second successive day as heavy rain continues
Srinagar: Due to heavy rain in the Pahalgam and Baltal routes, authorities temporarily suspended the Amaranth Yatra on Saturday, with no pilgrims allowed to move from Jammu to the Kashmir Valley. “Heavy…
- Pakistan
India rejects Pak’s attempt to raise Kashmir issue at NAM meet
New Delhi: India on Thursday rejected Pakistan’s attempt to raise the Kashmir issue at the Non Aligned Movement (NAM) Ministerial meeting in Azerbaijan capital Baku. Secretary (West) in the External Affairs Ministry,…
- India
SC to hear petitions against abrogation of Article 370 on July 11
In a major development, the Supreme Court of India will hear petitions against the abrogation of Article 370 on July 11. A five-member bench comprising Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud,…
- India
IAF rescues stranded mountaineers in Kashmir
Srinagar: IAF ALH Mk III helicopter rescued two injured civilian mountaineers from Thajwas Glacier, one of whom had suffered multiple fractures, hypothermia and other injuries. “Faisal Wani and Zeeshan Mushtaq were spotted…
- India
Amarnath Yatra: Permits of over 400 pilgrims found fake; cases registered
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has detected fake registration permits of more than 430 pilgrims undertaking the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu, Kathua and Samba districts, officials said, adding that cases have…
- India
J&K L-G flags off 1st batch of Amarnath pilgrims from Jammu
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from Jammu city. The first batch comprising around 3,300 pilgrims left the Bhagwati…
- India
Authorities review medical care arrangements for Amarnath pilgrims
Jammu: Authorities on Wednesday reviewed medical care arrangements made at various locations in Kathua and Samba districts, en route to Jammu for the Amarnath pilgrims, an official spokesperson said. Director of Jammu…
- India
Situation from Kashmir to Kerala mandates sedition law: Law panel chief
New Delhi: Amid a clamour for the colonial-era sedition law to be repealed, Law Commission chairman Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi said on Tuesday it is an important tool to safeguard the “safety and…
- Entertainment
Kashmiri female MCs breaking barriers through the power of Rap
By Suhail Khan Srinagar: The emergence of female MCs in Kashmir’s hip-hop scene is bringing about a transformative shift, as these artists challenge societal norms and push the boundaries of what is…
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AFSPA will be removed from J&K after permanent peace returns: Rajnath
Jammu: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) will be removed in J&K after permanent peace returns here. He was addressing a security conclave…
