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The 43-day-long 'Machail Mata Yatra' in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir was suspended today due to security reasons, officials said. (Photo: File)

After Amarnath, J&K's Machail Mata Yatra suspended over security reasons

The yatra commenced on July 25 and was scheduled to end on September 5.

03 Aug 2019 11:54 AM

Amarnath Yatris, tourists advised to curtail their stay in Valley: J&K govt

The Principal Secretary (Home) issued a security advisory, saying pilgrims and tourists may 'return as soon as possible'.

02 Aug 2019 4:10 PM

Following the cue from the dog, the troops began searching and found the man trapped in the debris of the landslide which had occurred the previous night. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Alert CRPF dog saves man trapped under debris in J&K

Army personnel also joined the rescue operation and managed to pull out Pradeep Kumar, a native of Ludhwal village.

31 Jul 2019 4:42 PM

He said the woman, who was reportedly six-months pregnant, approached Ramnagar Police Station on Monday, alleging that Singh outraged her modesty a few months ago and impregnated her. (Photo: Representational)

20-year-old pregnant woman raped by government teacher in J&K

Subash Singh, posted at a middle school in Brari, is on the run and efforts are on to nab him, an official said.

30 Jul 2019 4:54 PM

The letter comes a day after another letter issued by the office of the Senior Divisional Security Commissioner, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Srinagar, asked its employees to stock ration and drinking water, not to keep their families in Kashmir, and to restrict leave due to the “emergency situation.” (Photo: Representational image)

J&K Police seeks details of mosques in Srinagar, calls it ‘routine exercise’

The police officials said it was a “routine exercise” and it has been sent to all the SPs of Srinagar.

29 Jul 2019 9:11 PM

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said on Monday that the government's "Beti Bachao" slogan was a 'grim warning in this context' as the sexual assault case was against a ruling party lawmaker. (Photo: File)

‘Beti Bachao slogan a warning’: Sitaram Yechury on Unnao rape survivor's accident

A car carrying survivor, who has accused BJP legislator Kuldeep Singh Sengar of rape, her family and lawyer was hit by a speeding truck.

29 Jul 2019 1:27 PM

Earlier, Dr Manjeet Singh of District Hospital Poonch said, 'The child is still very critical. We have kept him in observation after an operation. The two adults have been shifted to a hospital in Jammu.'

Injured in ceasefire violation by Pak, 10-day-old injured baby succumbs to injuries in J&K

Pakistani troops lobbed mortars and used small arms to target forward posts and villages in Shahpur, Saujiyan and Mendhar sectors.

29 Jul 2019 10:39 AM

The helicopter service was also suspended for the day due to bad weather, the official said. (Photo: Representational image)

Inclement weather forces Amarnath yatra suspension in Jammu and Kashmir

All the pilgrims who had reached various halting stations en route to the cave are safe, an official said.

28 Jul 2019 2:07 PM

Raids by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) were underway on Sunday at locations of four businessmen in Baramulla district of North Kashmir, sources said. (Photo: ANI)

NIA raids 4 locations in J&K over cross-border funding

Security personnel were posted outside the four locations during the raids.

28 Jul 2019 1:03 PM

The Amarnath yatra from Jammu city to Kashmir was suspended on Friday due to bad weather conditions along the highway to the Valley, officials said. (Photo: File)

Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu due to bad weather conditions

On July 13, it was again suspended in view of a separatists-sponsored strike in the Kashmir valley on Martyrs' Day.

26 Jul 2019 2:58 PM

To commemorate 20 years of Kargil Vijay Diwas, a motorcycle expedition was completed by a team from 13th Battalion of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles here. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: Army battalion completes bike rally to commemorate 20 yrs of Kargil Vijay Diwas

The expedition conducted by unit has proved its mettle in Operation Vijay, winning 2 Param Vir Chakras amongst many other gallantry awards.

25 Jul 2019 1:58 PM

BSF boats patrolling in Chenab river. (Photo: ANI)

Chenab river under constant patrolling of BSF to prevent infiltration

A boat driver of the BSF patrolling party said that teams have been given special training to tackle every challenge.

25 Jul 2019 1:33 PM

Patrolling parties of the BSF secure the border day and night to prevent infiltration as the water level in the river rises during rainfall, an official said. (Photo: ANI)

BSF Water Wing patrols Chenab river to prevent infiltration

A boat driver of the BSF patrolling party said that teams have given special training to tackle every challenge.

25 Jul 2019 1:28 PM

The pilgrims, including 626 women, five children and 141 sadhus (saints), left for the Valley in a fleet of 100 vehicles under tight security cover. (Photo: File)

Over 2,700 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath cave shrine

They are expected to reach the twin base camps of Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district later in the day.

24 Jul 2019 1:11 PM

He also said, Pakistan has nothing to do with the welfare of any minority community and its diabolic gestures will be exposed in coming times. (Photo: ANI)

Pakistan can play with religious sentiments of Sikhs, warns expert

Dipankar Sengupta, professor at Jammu University said that Pakistan was taking advantage beacause there were more Sikh shrines there.

23 Jul 2019 8:49 PM

The family was forced to leave their home in Sopore area of north Kashmir along with many other Kashmiri Pandit families during the mass exodus in 1990. (Photo: Representational image)

Plea for reinvestigation of killings of 3 school teachers in Kashmir's Ramban in 1997

The plea sought directions to authorities to probe the role of Bitta Karate and former state education minister Abdul Qayoom.

23 Jul 2019 8:47 PM

A civilian was injured in Pakistani firing in Balnoi village along the LoC in Mendhar sector of Poonch district on Saturday. (Photo: Representational)

Pak Army fires at Indian posts along LoC for second consecutive day

Cross-border firing continued in Poonch, Krishna Ghati, Mankote and Mendhar sectors.

23 Jul 2019 6:37 PM

Gulam Rasool Bhat, a local, said 'The unity is such here that you cannot differentiate between Hindu and Muslims here,' (Photo: ANI)

Muslims participate in Amarnath yatra celebrations, set example of communal harmony

Hundreds of Kashmiri pandits and Muslims welcomed Chari Mubarak (holy mace) as part of Amarnath yatra at Mattan Martand Mandir.

17 Jul 2019 11:05 AM

The officials said while 5,270 pilgrims opted for the traditional 36-km Pahalgam route in Anantnag district, 2,723 would take the shorter 12-km Baltal track in Ganderbal district. Over 1.75 lakh pilgrims have so far registered themselves for the 46-day long pilgrimage. (Photo: ANI)

Amarnath Yatra resumes from Jammu, biggest batch of 7,993 pilgrims leaves for Kashmir

The 13th batch of 7,993 pilgrims, the biggest so far, left Jammu for the twin base camps of Baltal and Pahalgam in Kashmir, officials said.

14 Jul 2019 4:25 PM

'We condemn the attempts of the Chinese army of continuous interference with our territory and its hostile attitude towards India. It is a serious matter for the country, about their incursion in Damchok', JKPCC Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Sharma said. (Photo: File)

Congress condemns Chinese Army 'crossing' LAC in Demchok sector of Ladakh

Chinese soldiers crossed the LAC in Demchok sector of Ladakh division, security officials had said.

13 Jul 2019 8:47 PM

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