Jammu, July 10 (IANS) The ninth batch of pilgrims departed from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra on Friday under tight security arrangements. Devotees chanted religious slogans and hymns as they began their spiritual journey, reflecting enthusiasm, faith, and devotion. Speaking to IANS, several pilgrims appreciated the elaborate arrangements made by the administration for the yatra.One devotee told IANS, “I came to Jammu yesterday evening, and after that I s…
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Srinagar, July 8 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday reviewed the operational preparedness and combat readiness along the Line of Control (LoC) and in the hinterland during his visit to the headquarters of the Army’s Chinar Corps in Srinagar.A post by the Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI) said: “COAS General Dhiraj Seth visited HQ @ChinarcorpsIA and its formations to review the prevailing security situation, operational preparedne…
Pahalgam, July 6 (IANS) The Shri Amarnath Yatra continued smoothly on Monday as the fifth batch of pilgrims departed from Jammu for Srinagar amid rain and tight security arrangements, while devotees also began their onward journey from the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam, Kashmir, towards the holy cave shrine.At Pahalgam, pilgrims expressed gratitude and devotion as they began the arduous trek to the holy cave of Amarnath.Speaking to IANS, a devotee said, “…I pray that, by God’s grace, these …
Srinagar, July 3 (IANS) Shri Amarnath ji Yatra 2026 (SANJY-2026) started on Friday as the first batch of pilgrims left Baltal and Nunwan base camps for the holy cave simultaneously, while devotees seeking on-the-spot registration have been advised not to reach Jammu and Kashmir before getting themselves registered.The first batch of SANJY-2026 was flagged off from Baltal-Domail base camp in Ganderbal by Deputy Commissioner Jatin Kishore. He was accompanied by DIG Maqsood-ul-Zaman, SSP Ganderbal …
Srinagar, June 23 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday appointed nodal officers to ensure smooth and coordinated conduct of the upcoming Shri Amarnath Yatra, government officials said. According to the government order dated June 22, issued by the Union Territory’s General Administration Department (GAD), the appointments have been made in addition to the officers’ existing responsibilities.As per the government order, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Commissioner/Secretary to Jammu and Kas…
Jaipur, Jan 14 (IANS) Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said that Operation Sindoor is still ongoing, and every action of the enemy is being closely monitored. He emphasised that although India’s northern borders remain stable, continuous vigilance is essential. Referring to the global security scenario, the Army Chief said that the past year has witnessed a sharp rise in the number and intensity of armed conflicts worldwide.“These global changes highlight a simple truth — na…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said that 65 per cent of the total terrorists eliminated in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in this past year were Pakistanis. He said that 31 terrorists in total were eliminated by the Indian Armed Forces in 2025, out of which three were the perpetrators of the April 22 Pahalgam attack — a massacre by terrorists which claimed 26 innocent lives.Addressing the annual press conference of the Indian Army here, Gen Dwivedi said, “In 202…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reiterated that Operation Sindoor remains ongoing, and a future misadventure will be resolutely responded to, while adding that the military action was “the best example of tri-services synergy under clear-cut political directive and full freedom to act or respond”.He also acknowledged the “proactive role” of all stakeholders involved in Operation Sindoor.Addressing the annual press conference of the Indian Army here, Gen Dwivedi…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said the situation along the northern and northwestern border remains “stable” and “under firm control”, but stressed the need for “constant vigil. He also said that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has witnessed a significant positive change in 2025, adding that the “theme of terrorism to tourism is gradually taking shape” in the union territory. He further said that in the past year, the security forces eliminated 31 terrorists, of …