Jammu and Kashmir

July 15, 2023 9:17 PM

Amarnath: Over 2 Lakh pilgrims drawn from across country paid obeisance to Lord Shiva at holy cave shrine during the last fifteenth days

In Jammu and Kashmir, the annual pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath Ji in south Kashmir is progressing smoothly since its commencement on July 1 this year, from both the Yatra routes of Nunwan-Chandanwari via Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Domail-Baltal in Ganderbal district. Over Two Lakh pilgrims drawn from across the country have paid their obeisance to Lord Shiva at the holy cave shrine during the last fifteenth days upto seven this evening. To know more, let's listen...

July 13, 2023 8:51 AM

J&K government accords sanction to the creation of Public Grievances Department in UT

Jammu and Kashmir government has accorded sanction to the creation of Public Grievances Department in the Union Territory. The department will deal with the redressal of Public Grievances, Lieutenant Governor's Mulaqaat - Live Public Grievance Hearing. It will also deal with Jammu and Kashmir Integrated Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (JK-IGRAMS), monitoring disposal of grievances by Administrative Departments and subordinate offices, grievance Redressal Quality Monitoring and monit...

July 13, 2023 8:37 AM

Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission bags SKOCH Award under “State of Governance India 2047” in Gold category

The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) has bagged the SKOCH Award under the theme “State of Governance India 2047” in Gold category for its outstanding efforts in creating marketing avenues for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the Union Territory. The SKOCH award marks a significant milestone for JKRLM, being the first award received since the inception of the scheme. This recognition represents a remarkable accomplishment for the organization. The award is a recognition ...

July 12, 2023 11:22 AM

J&K: Mobile-Dost-App launched in sync with vision of Apka-Mobile-Hamara-Daftar

In Jammu and Kashmir, a path-breaking Mobile-Dost-App has been launched in sync with the vision of Apka-Mobile-Hamara-Daftar, a pioneering initiative for mobile-based delivery of citizen-centric services in the Union Territory. While launching the Mobile-Dost-App, the Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta said that this revolutionary App signifies a significant step towards a digitally empowered Jammu & Kashmir. He added that the administration is committed to providing seamless servi...

July 11, 2023 1:21 PM

J&K: Special Investigation Unit of Kishtwar Police conducts raids at houses of suspected terrorists operating from Pakistan

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Kishtwar Police today conducted raids at the houses of suspected terrorists operating from Pakistan in the Kishtwar district. The raids were conducted in Rahalthal Village in Chhatroo Tehsil of Kishtwar district. The raids are carried out in accordance with the directive of the Special NIA Court of Jammu against Kishtwar-based terrorists who have been operating from Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The searches that a...

July 10, 2023 12:44 PM

Jammu and Kashmir: Army personnel injures in landmine explosion near LOC in Poonch district

In Jammu and Kashmir, an Army personnel was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control in Poonch district today. The soldier suffered injury when the landmine got activated after he accidentally stepped over it during patrolling in a forward village in Kerni sector late Sunday night. The injured soldier was shifted to a military hospital and his condition was stated to be “stable”. As part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system, the forward areas are dotted with landmines whic...

July 10, 2023 12:39 PM

Two mild-intensity earthquakes jolt hilly Doda district in Jammu division

In Jammu and Kashmir, tremors were felt in this early morning when two mild-intensity earthquakes jolted the hilly Doda district in Jammu division. The twin earthquakes were reported within a gap of five minutes. The first quake of 4.9 magnitude was reported at 5:38 AM while second quake of 3.6 magnitude at 5:43 AM. Udhampur, Jammu and Srinagar cities felt mild tremors. No injury or any damage has been reported as of now....

July 9, 2023 8:28 AM

J&K: Div Commissioner Jammu directs DCs to increase lodgement capacity, activate EOCs

In Jammu and Kashmir, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumaron yesterday chaired a meeting of concerned Deputy Commissioners to review the arrangements in view of Amarnath Yatra suspension due to bad weather conditions. Akashvani Correspondent reports that Mr. Kumaron inquired about the number of yatris accommodated in five districts of the Jammu division including Kathua, Samba, Jammu, Ramban, and Udhampur. He directed the concerned DCs to increase accommodation capacity in their res...

July 9, 2023 8:26 AM

J&K: Tourism department flags off special ‘Jammu darshan' bus service for Amarnath pilgrims

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Directorate of Tourism, Jammu flagged off a special Bus Service titled “Jammu Darshan” for the benefit of Amarnath Yatris staying in the Yatri Niwas, Bhagwati Nagar Jammu yesterday. Akashvani correspondent reports that this special endeavour has been made for the yatris staying at the Jammu base camp and to promote the tourist spots of the Jammu region amongst incoming yatris and tourists. The Yatris, on board 4 JKRTC buses, were taken from Yatri Niwas to plac...

July 7, 2023 12:10 PM

Eighth batch of 7 thousand Amarnath pilgrims left for base camps of Nunwan Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district

In Jammu and Kashmir, the 8th batch of over 7 thousand Amarnath pilgrims left for the twin base camps of Nunwan Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district, under tight security arrangements early this morning from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas. Our Jammu Correspondent reports that a total of 7010 pilgrims including 5179 males, 1549 Female, 21 Children, 228 Sadhu and 33 Sadhvi left Jammu base camp in a cavalcade of 247 vehicles amid tight security arrangements. 2410 pilgrims l...