All posts tagged: Jammu

SIA searches 9 locations in 1990 Kashmiri Pandit murder case in Jammu and Kashmir

SIA searches 9 locations in 1990 Kashmiri Pandit murder case in Jammu and Kashmir

Published by Webster

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir on Wednesday carried out searches at nine locations across Jammu and Kashmir as part of its investigation into the 1990 killing of Kashmiri Pandit writer and social worker Sarwanand Koul Premi and his son, Virender Koul. The case, which was initially registered at the Dooru police station in Anantnag, has now been taken up by the SIA as the agency continues efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the decades-old killings. 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

Parliamentary panel recommends ‘integrated security and surveillance framework’ for tourist spots in Jammu and Kashmir

Parliamentary panel recommends ‘integrated security and surveillance framework’ for tourist spots in Jammu and Kashmir

Published by Parlour News

Security personnel inspect a man and a vehicle following the recent terrorist attack in the Kelam area of Kulgam district, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. File | Photo Credit: PTI A Parliamentary panel has recommended an “integrated security and surveillance framework” for all major tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir with centralised monitoring facilities. Also read | Pahalgam, a year on: Resilience falters, tourism struggles  In its report on Administrative Governance, Socio-Economic Development and Border Security and Internal Security of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Border Security Management and Preparedness in the UT of Ladakh, the panel said clear inter-agency standard operating procedures be prescribed and reviewed before every peak tourist season to ensure a coordinated and timely response to any security-related incident. The recommendations came in the backdrop of the terror attack on tourists on April 22 last year in the scenic Baisaran valley of Pahalgam, where 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed by terrorists who had taken shelter in the higher locations. The committee recommended that an integrated security and …

CM unveils ₹60-crore urban projects in Jammu

CM unveils ₹60-crore urban projects in Jammu

Published by Parlour News

Chief minister Omar Abdullah late Thursday evening inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a series of key development projects worth over ₹60 crore in the housing and urban development sector across Jammu city and adjoining areas, saying his government is committed to creating sustainable, inclusive and people-centric urban infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. Among the projects inaugurated, the CM dedicated Tawi Wonderland (Waste-to-Wonder Park) at Bhagwati Nagar to the public. (ANI) The CM laid the foundation stone for the depot for 100 electric buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme at Bhagwati Nagar. The project, being executed by Jammu Smart City Limited under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)/CAPEX at a cost of ₹23.04 crore, will provide the necessary infrastructure for the operation and maintenance of an electric bus fleet, paving the way for cleaner, greener and more efficient public transport in Jammu. He also laid the e-foundation stone for the rejuvenation and restoration of the Flowing Nallah at Tan Talab Kundarorian, Katra, to be executed by the public works department under CAPEX at a …

Protests for Jammu and Kashmir statehood restoration will continue

Protests for Jammu and Kashmir statehood restoration will continue

Published by Webster

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said on Thursday that the measures taken on August 5, 2019, regarding Jammu and Kashmir’s special status were unconstitutional, and protests for its restoration will continue. “Everyone knows that what happened on August 5, 2019, is unconstitutional. So, the entire country supports the protests right now. Yesterday you saw the protest at Parliament. This will continue,” Abdullah told reporters here. 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

Polls in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir a ‘cosmetic electoral exercise’ to mask illegal occupation: MEA

Polls in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir a ‘cosmetic electoral exercise’ to mask illegal occupation: MEA

Published by Webster

India on Tuesday strongly criticised Pakistan for conducting the “so-called” assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), describing the exercise as a “cosmetic electoral exercise” aimed at masking its “illegal occupation” of the region and concealing alleged human rights violations, news agency IANS reported. Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India’s longstanding position that the entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the areas under Pakistan’s control, are integral and inalienable parts of India. 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

Jammu and Kashmir: 39 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims injured in Ganderbal bus accident

Jammu and Kashmir: 39 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims injured in Ganderbal bus accident

Published by Webster

Thirty-nine pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra were injured after a tourist bus skidded off the road at Hariganiwan in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Tuesday. The bus was carrying devotees who were returning after offering prayers at the Amarnath cave shrine when the accident occurred. Authorities said all the injured pilgrims were rescued and shifted for medical treatment. Rescue operation launched immediately Personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Jammu and Kashmir Police rushed to the accident site and carried out rescue operations. All 39 injured passengers were evacuated from the bus and taken for treatment. LG Manoj Sinha reviews situation Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said he had spoken to the Deputy Commissioner of Ganderbal and health officials to review the condition of the injured pilgrims. According to the Lieutenant Governor, all the injured devotees are undergoing treatment at the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS). “Spoke with Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal and health officials and inquired about the health condition of Shri Amarnathji …

Jammu and Kashmir L-G condemns Anantnag terror attack; manhunt underway

Jammu and Kashmir L-G condemns Anantnag terror attack; manhunt underway

Published by Webster

Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday briefed Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on the terrorist attack in Anantnag town in which one local policeman was killed.  DGP Prabhat, Special DGP Javid Mujtaba Gilani and IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi reached Anantnag town to supervise the manhunt launched to trace the assailants. L-G Sinha condemned the terror attack in Anantnag that claimed the life of a police personnel and said those responsible will be brought to justice. In a post on X, the L-G said he spoke with DGP Nalin Prabhat to review the situation following the attack. “I strongly condemn this cowardly attack. This heinous act will not go unpunished,” he said. He offered condolences to the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who sacrificed his life in the line of duty. “My heartfelt condolences to the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi. The whole country stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the family of martyr,” he said. The L-G further said that J&K Police and security forces are on the ground and have launched operations …

Policeman killed in terror attack in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

Policeman killed in terror attack in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

Published by Parlour News

Officials said reinforcements were rushed to the spot where the attack took place, on July 22, 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A policeman was killed in a terrorist attack in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday (July 22, 2026). The incident took place around 12:30 p.m. at the Anantnag-Kokernag road in south Kashmir. Initial reports suggested that the policeman, who was on the Amarnath yatra duty, was fired upon by terrorists. The policeman was left injured in the attack and was shifted to a hospital. Officials said the policeman, Ashiq Hussain from Budgam, “later succumbed to his injuries”. Officials said reinforcements were rushed to the spot where the attack took place and a search operation was on to trace the attackers. The attack has come after a long lull witnessed in Kashmir, especially during the stringent measures in place for the annual Amarnath yatra in Kashmir. Published – July 22, 2026 01:57 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their …

Jammu and Kashmir rains LIVE: Amarnath Yatra suspended as J&K braces for heavy rain

Jammu and Kashmir rains LIVE: Amarnath Yatra suspended as J&K braces for heavy rain

Published by Parlour News

In view of the prevailing monsoon conditions and the risk of emergencies arising from heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides, waterlogging and road blockages, the Sub-Divisional Administration Katra has constituted a Control Room for Monsoon Disaster Management to ensure prompt response and effective coordination. As per an order issued by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Katra, Piyush Dhotra (JKAS), the Control Room will function under the overall supervision of Tehsildar Katra, Jatinder Singh, in close coordination with police, PWD, health, power, Jal Shakti, municipal authorities and other concerned departments. The Control Room will maintain a round-the-clock watch over the monsoon situation, receive and record reports regarding heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides, damage to property and disruption of roads, electricity and drinking water supply. It will also ensure timely communication of situation reports to higher authorities for necessary action. – ANI 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

Amarnath Yatra: 5,201 pilgrims leave Jammu under tight security

Amarnath Yatra: 5,201 pilgrims leave Jammu under tight security

Published by Webster

A fresh batch of 5,201 pilgrims departed from Jammu for the twin base camps of the annual Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir on Thursday under tight security arrangements, as the pilgrimage continued to witness a steady flow of devotees from across the country. Officials said that more than 3.25 lakh devotees have so far offered prayers at the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine, one of Hinduism’s holiest pilgrimage sites dedicated to Lord Shiva. Latest batch includes sadhus, women and children The latest batch included 92 sadhus, nine sadhvis, 3,970 men, 1,124 women, five children and one transgender pilgrim. The devotees travelled in a convoy of 251 vehicles escorted by personnel from the CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police., with elaborate security measures in place along the route. According to officials, the convoy left in two phases. The first group, carrying 1,745 pilgrims to the Baital base camp in 74 vehicle, departed at 3 am. The second convoy, comprising 3,456 pilgrims heading to the Pahalgam base camp in 177 vehicles, departed for the Pahalgam base camp at 3.30 …