Baramulla, July 13: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the administration will investigate all unregistered cases involving terror-affected families and ensure the return of confiscated properties to their rightful owners. Speaking to reporters in Baramulla, LG Sinha after distributing appointment letters to the families of terror victims, per the news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said after consultations with senior government officials, a decision was t...Read More
Srinagar, July 13 (UNI) At least 10 Amarnath pilgrims sustained minor injuries today in a road accident in the Kulgam district of south Kashmir in a multi-vehicle collision, officials said. They said three buses collided in the Khudwani area along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, resulting in injuries to 10 pilgrims. Officials said the injured were promptly shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. "The vehicles involved in the collision were towed away with the help of cranes, while th...Read More
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 13 (ANI): People's Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that the 'dil ki doori (distance of hearts)' between Kashmir and the rest of India would end when the Centre accepts Kashmir's heroes as its own, just as Kashmiris have embraced national figures. Her comments came amid allegations that the Union Territory administration had denied regional political parties permission to visit the martyrs' graveyard in Srinagar. Mufti fur...Read More
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday alleged that several homes were 'locked' from the outside, central forces were deployed as 'jailers,' and bridges in Srinagar were blocked to 'stop' people from visiting a 'historically important' graveyard. In a post on X, the JK CM said the graveyard contains the graves of those who 'laid down their lives to give Kashmiris a voice' and criticised the administration's actions as undemo...Read More
Srinagar: People's Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that the "dil ki doori (distance of hearts)" between Kashmir and the rest of India would end when the Centre accepts Kashmir's heroes as its own, just as Kashmiris have embraced national figures. Her comments came amid allegations that the Union Territory administration had denied regional political parties permission to visit the martyrs' graveyard in Srinagar. Mufti further claimed that residents had been 'locke...Read More
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 13 (ANI): People's Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that the 'dil ki doori (distance of hearts)' between Kashmir and the rest of India would end when the Centre accepts Kashmir's heroes as its own, just as Kashmiris have embraced national figures. Her comments came amid allegations that the Union Territory administration had denied regional political parties permission to visit the martyrs' graveyard in Srinagar. Mufti fur...Read More
Srinagar, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) During the last 10 days, over 1.82 lakh Yatris have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra as another batch of 7,049 pilgrims left for Kashmir from Jammu on Sunday. Officials said that since the Yatra started on July 3, so far over 1.82 lakh pilgrims had 'darshan' inside the holy cave shrine. "We expect the figure to cross two lakh today as the Yatra is proceeding smoothly and peacefully. Another batch of 7,049 Yatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in two esco...Read More
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh has once again made a mark on the national stage by securing multiple honours in the prestigious Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024 as Super Swachh League Cities, reaffirming its commitment to cleanliness and urban sanitation. Five municipal corporations from the State have been selected for awards across different population-based and special categories. The awards will be presented by the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and the Minister for Power at a grand...Read More
Srinagar, Jul 13 (PTI) Authorities on Sunday sealed all roads leading to Martyrs' graveyard in Nowhatta area of the old city even as the ruling National Conference claimed that several of it's leaders have been placed under house arrest. Police and central paramilitary forces were deployed in strength at all entry points leading to Srinagar city as there were apprehensions of law and order problems on the occasion of Martyrs Day. Also Read | Forgery Case: Ghaziabad Court Issues Non-Bailable Wa...Read More
Srinagar, Jul 13 (PTI) Authorities on Sunday sealed all roads leading to Martyrs' graveyard in Nowhatta area of the old city even as the ruling National Conference claimed that several of it's leaders have been placed under house arrest. Police and central paramilitary forces were deployed in strength at all entry points leading to Srinagar city as there were apprehensions of law and order problems on the occasion of Martyrs Day. Only vehicles of officials and security forces were allowed to c...Read More
New Delhi: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday categorically rejected suggestions of a potential nuclear exchange with India during the recent military standoff, asserting that Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is intended solely for peaceful purposes and national defence. Speaking to a gathering of Pakistani students in Islamabad, Sharif addressed concerns about the use of nuclear weapons amid the four-day military escalation triggered by the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, India, ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): A fire broke out at Dwarka Radisson Blu Hotel in the national capital in the early hours of Sunday. The fire was observed in the sauna room on the second floor of the hotel, said officials, adding that no casualties have been reported. We received a call around 12:17 am that a fire broke out in the Hotel Radisson Blu. When we came here, a fire was observed in the sauna room on the second floor. The fire has been extinguished now. No casualties have been report...Read More
Srinagar, July 12 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that the women-led development in Jammu and Kashmir is key to eradicating terrorism and ushering in lasting peace and prosperity. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Addressing the valedictory function of women vocational training course at Army Goodwill School Balapur here in Shopian, the LG said, "Under PM Modi's guidance women's empowerment has been transformed into a mass movement in Jammu and Kashmir. The social and economic upliftment ...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
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasizes the role of women-led development in combating social issues and fostering peace in Jammu and Kashmir. Women's empowerment is a cornerstone of growth, with vocational training for over a thousand women, aiming to bridge gender gaps in entrepreneurship. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha underscored the importance of women-led development to tackle challenges such as terrorism and drug addiction in Jammu and Kashmir, during his address at the closing cerem...Read More
Meet IAS Officer Sreenath K: Worked As Railway Coolie, Studied Using Free Wifi To Clear UPSC Exam Without Coaching; His Self-Study Success Mantra Is... In a major action against anti-national elements, Ganderbal Police has attached immovable properties worth 3.2 Crore belonging to three terrorists operating from PoK involved in the Unlawful activities The Fir has been registered agisint three terrorists at Police Station Kheerbawani. The individuals whose properties have been attached are Far...Read More
Kerala- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that "Operation Sindoor" is another example of the government's decisive cross-border counter-terrorism action, adding it to the list of bold military responses following the Uri and Pulwama attacks. Addressing a public meeting in Kerala, Shah recalled the government's response to major terror incidents in the recent past. "We responded to the Uri attack with a surgical strike and to the Pulwama attack with air strikes," he said, referring ...Read More
Srinagar, July 12: The National Conference has strongly condemned the remarks made by Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari, who urged people to avoid visiting Kashmir and instead opt for destinations like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, or Odisha. The BJP MP's statement came shortly after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is currently in West Bengal to promote tourism, invited CM Mamata Banerjee to visit the Valley. Omar Abdullah had noted on Thursday that touri...Read More
Srinagar, July 12: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday said to have trapped and arrested a Patwari from Halqa Humchipora, Budgam while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 2000. "Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a written complaint alleging therein that Patwari Halqa Humchipora, Budgam namely Tahir Jan Malla was demanding a bribe of Rs 2000 each for two sale deeds for affecting the Mutation (Intiqal) of land situated at Alamnaag Khag, Budgam in favour of t...Read More
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Saturday took a different view from his party on the Bihar voter list revision, saying that the focus of the party should be on winning elections suggesting that "unless you win, your point will not matter."In remarks that appear to diverge from the party's combative line, Khurshid said: "Whoever is raising questions (on the Election Commission), let them... The reality is that, ultimately, unless you win the election, your point will not matter, so ...Read More
Srinagar: During the 9 days since it started on July 3, so far 1.63 lakh Yatris have performed the Amarnath Yatra, even as another batch of 6,639 pilgrims left for Kashmir from Jammu on Saturday. Officials said that since the Yatra started on July 3, so far 1.63 lakh pilgrims had 'darshan' inside the holy cave shrine. "Another batch of 6,639 Yatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in two escorted convoys for the Valley today. "First escorted convoy of 116 vehicles carrying 2,337 Yatris left at...Read More
Srinagar, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) During the 9 days since it started on July 3, so far 1.63 lakh Yatris have performed the Amarnath Yatra, even as another batch of 6,639 pilgrims left for Kashmir from Jammu on Saturday. Officials said that since the Yatra started on July 3, so far 1.63 lakh pilgrims had 'darshan' inside the holy cave shrine. "Another batch of 6,639 Yatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in two escorted convoys for the Valley today. "First escorted convoy of 116 vehicles carr...Read More
Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 12 (ANI): The 10th batch of devotees departed from the Pahalgam's Nunwan base camp for their pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Amarnath on Saturday. Ishika Dhawan, a pilgrim from Lucknow, praised the arrangements made by the government, saying that this was her first time to Amarnath. Also Read | 'Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav': Maharashtra Government Declares Ganeshotsav As State Festival; Minister Ashish Shelar Says It Will 'Bear Required Expenses for Grand C...Read More
Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 12 (ANI): The 10th batch of devotees departed from the Pahalgam's Nunwan base camp for their pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Amarnath on Saturday. Ishika Dhawan, a pilgrim from Lucknow, praised the arrangements made by the government, saying that this was her first time to Amarnath. 'I am from Lucknow...this is my first time to Amarnath. The government has made really good arrangements here... I am very excited... I will pray for peace and happiness in...Read More
Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 12 (ANI): The 10th batch of devotees departed from the Pahalgam's Nunwan base camp for their pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Amarnath on Saturday. Ishika Dhawan, a pilgrim from Lucknow, praised the arrangements made by the government, saying that this was her first time to Amarnath. 'I am from Lucknow...this is my first time to Amarnath. The government has made really good arrangements here... I am very excited... I will pray for peace and happiness in...Read More
MUMBAI : Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday posted a video on X purportedly showing the state's social justice minister Sanjay Shirsat of the Shiv Sena sitting in a room along with a partially opened bag containing what look like bundles of currency notes. Shirsat, however, rubbished the claim, saying the bag only contained clothes.The allegation came a day after it emerged that Shirsat had received a notice from the income tax department seeking an explanation for increase in his financia...Read More
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today released the patriotic and inspirational song titled "Jai Kashmir - From 370 to Unity, A Tribute to Vision, Courage, and Progress", at Raj Bhawan here. The song has been penned and composed by Dr. Mohammad Shuaib Zahoor. According to an official press release, the LG congratulated Dr. Mohammad Shuaib Zahoor and his team for dedicating the song to the spirit of unity, development, and transformation in Jammu and Kashmir post-abrogation of Article 3...Read More
Srinagar, July 11: Strong winds in parts of Kashmir this evening caused significant damage by uprooting trees and blowing away the roof tops with the Meteorological Department forecasting heavy rains and thundershower across the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The MeT office tonight said that a spell of light to moderate Rain/thunder will occur at many places of Kashmir Division, Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Doda, Reasi, Udhampur and a few parts of plains of Jammu during nex...Read More
SRINAGAR, July 11: Director General of Police (DGP), J&K, Nalin Prabhat today chaired a high-level security review meeting in South Kashmir to assess the arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra. The meeting was attended by DIG South Kashmir Range Javed Mattoo, SSPs of South Kashmir districts, and senior officers from the Indian Army, CRPF and BSF. Addressing the meeting, the DGP lauded the dedication of all security forces in ensuring the safe conduct of the Yatra. He stressed the ...Read More
Kolkata: Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday advised people against going to places "where Muslims are in a majority", and also referred to Bengali-speaking migrants in New Delhi's Jai Hind Colony as "Rohingya Muslims". The comments drew sharp criticism on Friday from Trinamool Congress, which said the BJP neta was indulging in a "disgraceful, calculated act of communal provocation" and "pushing the message of terrorists at home".In the backdrop of J&K CM Omar Abdullah meeti...Read More