Srinagar, July 26 (IANS) The number of pilgrims performing the ongoing Amarnath Ji Yatra so far crossed the four lakh milestone on Sunday since it started on July 3. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also the Chairman of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) that manages the affairs of the Himalayan pilgrimage, on social media platform X said, “By Lord Shiva’s divine grace, the holy Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has crossed a remarkable milestone and more than 4 Lakh pilgrims…
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New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid heartfelt tributes to the bravehearts who laid down their lives in the line of duty during the 1999 Kargil War and said that the nation will forever be grateful to the valiant soldiers of the Indian Army. He said that the indomitable courage and unwavering resolve of the armed forces will continue to inspire generations.India is commemorating the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Sunday, marked with gratitude and national pride, in…
Srinagar, July 25 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday flagged off a ‘Reading Marathon’ in Srinagar which is a unique celebration of knowledge, fitness and responsibility towards nature.Hundreds of youths from various local colleges and universities participated in the reading marathon carrying placards saying, “Say No To Drugs, Say Yes To Books”.Manoj Sinha said on X, “Today at the banks of Dal Lake, flagged-off the Reading Marathon, a unique celebrat…
Jammu, July 24 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar said on Friday that even though terrorist acts have drastically come down in Jammu and Kashmir, it is still a “challenge” for security forces in the Union Territory.His reaction came after Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was shot by a terrorist from close range while on patrolling duty in the Union Territory’s Anantnag.Speaking to IANS, Indresh Kumar said: “Slowly, Jammu and Kashmir is becoming free from terrorism….
Srinagar, July 24 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday visited the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi in Lalipora village of Beerwah tehsil of Budgam district, who died in a terrorist attack.Accompanied by DGP Nalin Prabhat and other senior civil and police officers, the Lt. Governor said the nation salutes the martyrdom of Ashiq Hussain Qureshi and his sacrifice will guide in building a prosperous, peaceful and developed Jammu and Kashmir.Manoj Sinha said on X…
Srinagar, July 23 (IANS) Coming down heavily on terror Over Ground Workers (OGWs) across the Valley in the wake of the killing of a local policeman in J&K’s Anantnag district yesterday, police rounded up around 3,500 OGWs during the last 24 hours. Top police officials told IANS that around 3,500 suspected OGWs have been detained across Kashmir in the last 24 hours following the killing of J&K Police head constable Ashiq Hussain Quraishi in the Anantnag terror attack.The large‑scale c…
Srinagar, July 23 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level security review meeting in the aftermath of the terror attack in Anantnag town, in which one local policeman was killed and also discussed the weather-related issues which have affected the Amarnath Yatra movement.Manoj Sinha said on X, “Chaired a high-level security review meeting today in Srinagar with senior officials from the Army, J&K Police, Civil Administration, CAPFs, and key securi…
Srinagar, July 23 (IANS) In the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Anantnag town in which one policeman was killed, Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation and ongoing Amarnath Yatra at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar on Thursday.Officials said the meeting started at 11 a.m. and comes a day after a policeman was killed in a terror attack in Anantnag’s Lal Chowk area on Wednesday afternoon.Heads of all intelligence and security agencies …
Srinagar, July 23 (IANS) A day after the terrorists killed a policeman in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were demolished in Anantnag district on Thursday.Official sources said the action came a day after terrorists killed a head constable in Anantnag town.Sources said that the authorities on Wednesday night demolished the houses of two LsT terrorists, Aadil Hussain Thokar of Guree, Bijbehara and Haroon Ganai of Hassanpora in South Kashmir’s …
Srinagar, July 22 (IANS) Following the terror attack in J&K’s Anantnag town in which one local policeman was killed, police intensified raids across the Valley on Wednesday and over 3,000 Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of terrorist outfits were rounded up. Senior officials said security forces have intensified raids across the Kashmir Valley, picking up over 3,000 OGWs after a cop was killed in a terror attack in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.J&K Police along with security forces lau…