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Amarnath Yatra 2026 begins today as thousands of pilgrims reach base camps

Amarnath Yatra 2026 begins today as thousands of pilgrims reach base camps

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The 57-day Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 began on Friday as over 4,800 pilgrims reached the Baltal and Nunwan base camps under security escort. Authorities have deployed extensive security, health, traffic and emergency support systems to ensure a safe pilgrimage Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Make details of magisterial probe into Ganderbal encounter public: Omar Abdullah

Make details of magisterial probe into Ganderbal encounter public: Omar Abdullah

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah handed over compassionate appointment letters to 124 beneficiaries of the Jammu division. File | Photo Credit: PTI J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday (April 6, 2026) demanded that the magisterial inquiry into the Ganderbal encounter, in which one local was killed, “be made public once completed.”  “The inquiry should proceed without wasting time. The truth and facts should come out before the public. Let the inquiry do its job, and the truth will be brought before the people,” said Mr. Abdullah. The Army on April 1 claimed to have killed a terrorist in Ganderbal’s Arhama forest area during a cordon and search operation. The Army said a weapon and ammunition were also recovered at the encounter site. However, a family claimed that the slain was “a civilian with no links with militants” and identified him as Raashid Ahmad Mughal, a resident of Chuntwaliwar village of Ganderbal’s Lar. Mr. Abdullah appreciated the route adopted by J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and termed the “magisterial inquiry as an appropriate …

Uproar in J&K Assembly over Ganderbal encounter; Speaker says time-bound probe ordered by L-G

Uproar in J&K Assembly over Ganderbal encounter; Speaker says time-bound probe ordered by L-G

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MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone holds placards demanding a probe into the alleged fake encounter in Ganderbal during the budget session of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, in Jammu, on April 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed uproar on the final day of the Budget Session on Saturday (April 4, 2026), with members of the National Conference, the Congress and the PDP demanding a judicial probe into the recent Ganderbal encounter. The Army has claimed that the man killed in the encounter in Arhama forests on March 31 — identified as Ganderbal resident Rashid Ahmad Mughal — was a terrorist. However, his family alleged that he had no terror links and termed the encounter fake, while demanding the return of his body for proper burial. As the House assembled, legislators from both treasury and opposition benches — barring the BJP — condemned the killing and demanded a statement from Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on the issue. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday (April 3, 2026) ordered a magisterial …

J-K: Cocaine worth over Rs 10 crore seized in Ganderbal, one arrested

J-K: Cocaine worth over Rs 10 crore seized in Ganderbal, one arrested

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In a major crackdown, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday arrested an alleged notorious drug peddler and recovered cocaine worth over Rs 10 crore from his rented house in the Goripora area of Srinagar, news agency PTI reported. The officers, while briefing the media about the seizure, informed that the arrest was made during the investigation of a case registered in Ganderbal district. The accused has been identified as Maqsood Hussain Khan, the officers said.  Furthermore, a police spokesperson, while shedding light on the operation, highlighted, “During searches conducted at his rented accommodation on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, police recovered two packets of a cocaine-like substance, weighing approximately one kilogram, valued at more than Rs 10 crore in the international illicit drug market.” He also added that “a vehicle, several mobile phones and other electronic gadgets were also seized from the house”.  Jammu Kashmir Police carry out inspections at hospitals Earlier on November 22, authorities in Kashmir on Friday continued the ongoing inspection drive, checking lockers of doctors and medical staff …

SIA conducts raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal in probe into ‘white collar’ terror

SIA conducts raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal in probe into ‘white collar’ terror

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The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) Friday carried out raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts as part of its investigations into the “white collar” terror module, officials said. The early morning raids were carried out by the SIA in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts in central Kashmir, including at the residence of Tufail Bhat at Diyarwani area of Batamaloo locality of the city here, they said. Bhat was arrested here by the SIA last month in connection with the “white collar” terror module case. The raids were a part of the SIA’s investigations into the case, the officials added. The white collar terror module refers to professionals, including doctors, who have been radicalised and allegedly involved in the November 10 Delhi blast. NIA gets 10 more days to grill Soyab A Delhi court on Friday extended the NIA custody of Soyab, a Faridabad resident accused of harbouring Red Fort bomber Umar-un Nabi, for 10 more days.The probe agency produced Soyab at the Patiala House Court amid tight security on Friday upon the expiry …

Jammu and Kashmir: Tragic accident in Ganderbal leaves three tourists dead, 14 injured

Jammu and Kashmir: Tragic accident in Ganderbal leaves three tourists dead, 14 injured

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Officials said that a Toyota Etios collided with a bus near Gund Kangan, resulting in the accident. In a tragic accident near the Gund Kangan area of Ganderbal district, at least three tourists lost their lives, and 14 others were injured when their vehicle collided with a bus. The incident occurred when a Toyota Etios, carrying a group of tourists, crashed into a bus, causing a devastating collision. According to local authorities, the impact of the crash was severe, resulting in the death of three people, while the others sustained varying degrees of injuries. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene to assist the victims. The injured were evacuated to a nearby hospital for treatment, where their conditions are being monitored. They said 21 people sustained injuries in the accident. Four of the injured persons succumbed later while 17 others are undergoing treatment. The deceased persons are believed to be tourists as they were travelling in the taxi bearing Madhya Pradesh registration number, the officials said Further details awaited. Disclaimer: We do not own any …

Full episode, January 13, 2024 – India TV

Full episode, January 13, 2024 – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 13, 2024  Hello and welcome to Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma, the only news show with real facts and no noise. In today’s episode: More than 1 crore pilgrims took a dip on Day 1 of Mahakumbh, Sadhus will take their holy dip ‘Amrit Snan’ tomorrow on Makar Sankranti Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah praises PM Narendra Modi during opening of tunnel linking Sonmarg, appeals for early restoration of statehood Delhi Lt Gov VK Saxena lashes out at AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, says, Kejriwal is “lying and misleading voters about imminent demolition of jhuggis” in Shakur Basti India’s number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath’ was launched just before the 2014 general elections. Since its inception, the show is redefining India’s super-prime time and is numerically far ahead of its contemporaries. Source link

Ganderbal Terror Attack: In Two-Man Team, ‘Local’ Terrorist Identified By Security Agencies

Ganderbal Terror Attack: In Two-Man Team, ‘Local’ Terrorist Identified By Security Agencies

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Last Updated:October 28, 2024, 18:25 IST Intelligence officials suspect that the presence of the identified terrorist, who is a resident of Kulgam, is to give more credence to the “local involvement” theory Police suspect that the terrorist captured on CCTV cameras, entering the mess area of the Z-Morh tunnel camp, is Junaid Ramzad of Kulgam. (Image: News18) Security agencies have identified one of the two terrorists who allegedly carried out the terror attack at an under-construction tunnel camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on October 20. Seven people were gunned down by two terrorists during the attack. Top officials of the ministry of home affairs (MHA) told CNN-News18 that one of the terrorists was identified as Junaid Ramzad, who is a resident of Kulgam, and is believed to be the local support. “Junaid had gone missing from his Thokarpora house in Qaimoh, Kulgam. He was last seen in July 2023,” an agency official said. Police suspect that the terrorist captured on CCTV cameras – carrying an assault rifle and wearing black trousers, sneakers – …

Terrorists shot at non-local labourer in J-K’s Tral days after 7 killed in Ganderbal terrorist attack – India TV

Terrorists shot at non-local labourer in J-K’s Tral days after 7 killed in Ganderbal terrorist attack – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE Representative Image Terrorists shot at a non-local labourer at Batgund village of Tral in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday morning. The labourer named Shubham Kumar belonged to Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor. He got a minor injury in the right hand. Soon after the firing incident, he was shifted to a nearby hospital. According to the information, he is out of danger. Notably, this marks the third incident of attack on non-local labourers in Kashmir in the past week. The Police are ascertaining the reason for the injury. Notably, the incident comes days after seven individuals, a doctor and six labourers, were killed by terrorists in Ganderbal. During the attack, the terrorists struck a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Ganderbal. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said two foreign terrorists, who have possibly infiltrated from north Kashmir’s Bandipora area, were involved in the deadly attack. The unidentified terrorists carried out the attack when the labourers and other staff working on the tunnel project at Ganderbal’s Gund had returned to their camp late in …

Won’t Let ‘Vested Interests’ Obstacle Development In J-K: CM Omar Abdullah

Won’t Let ‘Vested Interests’ Obstacle Development In J-K: CM Omar Abdullah

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Last Updated: October 21, 2024, 19:48 IST Omar Abdullah. (PTI photo) Omar Abdullah said he will ensure that no obstacles impede the flow of developmental benefits to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he will not allow ”vested interests” to prevent the benefits of peace and development from reaching the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who ”enthusiastically” participated in the recent elections. The statement comes a day after a deadly terror attack at a tunnel construction site in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal left seven people, including a doctor and six migrant labourers, dead. Talking to reporters here, Abdullah said he will ensure that no obstacles impede the flow of developmental benefits to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. ”The people have taken part in elections with enthusiasm with the hope that there will be improvement in their lives. We will not step back from that mission,” Abdullah said. The chief minister had gone to the SKIMS Hospital at Soura to enquire about the condition of those injured in …