A Pakistani national was apprehended near Simri village in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district after allegedly crossing the Line of Control (LoC) under suspicious circumstances, the Army said on Saturday. In a post on X, the Chinar Corps, said alert troops, in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police, acted swiftly to apprehend the intruder and prevent any potential security breach. “Based on specific intelligence input, alert Chinar Warriors, in a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police, apprehended a Pak national near Simri village, Kupwara, on 12 June 2026, who had crossed the Line of Control under suspicious circumstances. Acting…
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The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday constituted a high-level committee to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the technical malfunction of the Gulmarg Gondola on May 25 that left more than 300 tourists stranded mid-air and triggered a massive rescue operation. The government accorded the sanction to the constitution of a five-member committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the malfunction of the cable car system. The committee, will be headed by Mahmood Ahmad Shah, Managing Director of KPDCL, and comprises Vikas Gupta, Director Tourism Jammu, Tariq Hussain, Chief Executive Officer Gulmarg Development Authority, Javeed Ahmad Tantray, In-charge Superintending Engineer,…
Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday said he will join the National Conference’s proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, but emphasised that his primary demand remains the restoration of Article 370, not just statehood. Speaking to reporters in Pulwama, Ruhullah, said he would “definitely” participate but stressed that the struggle should not be confined to a one-day political event. He called for a sustained and organised movement, arguing that the demand must go beyond statehood to include restoration of constitutional protections that existed before 2019. He said a single protest would not suffice and underlined the need for a…
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday marked the symbolic excavation of the final rock wall of the Zojila Tunnel, in the presence of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The breakthrough, represents a significant milestone in the construction of the 13.15-kilometre Zojila Tunnel, which, once completed, will be the longest bi-directional road tunnel in Asia. The project is expected to ensure all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, while also boosting transportation, tourism and economic activity in the region.
The body of a Srinagar man, who was swept away while attempting to rescue his son in the Lidder River near Pahalgam, was retrieved from the Aishmuqam area on Friday, six days after the incident. An official said that the body of Muhammad Ashraf Mir (42), a resident of Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, was recovered from the Amad, Aishmuqam area following an extensive search operation. He said, Mir had gone missing on Sunday after entering the Lidder River near Langanbal, around eight kilometres downstream of Pahalgam, in an attempt to save his teenage son, Fahad, during a family outing. The official…
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday proposed suspending party identities and launching a collective democratic movement for restoration of rights of the rights of people of Jammu & Kashmir. Speaking at The Hindu Huddle, CM Omar said, “If everyone is sincere, let us suspend political parties and stand together on one movement platform. We should fight democratically and peacefully until the constitutional rights and protections taken away in 2019 are restored.” The CM said he would be willing to make personal political sacrifices if such a united movement emerged. “I will be the first one to resign. Let representatives come…
Amid soaring temperatures across several parts of the country, Kashmir’s famed tourist destination Drung in Tangmarg has emerged as a refreshing retreat for visitors seeking cooler temperatures and natural beauty. Tourists from various states visiting the Valley said the pleasant weather, scenic landscapes and peaceful atmosphere have made their Kashmir trip memorable, with many describing the region as unmatched among tourist destinations. Sania, a tourist from Lucknow, said that she was impressed by the beauty of Kashmir after visiting Drung, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar. “There is no match to Kashmir. I am enjoying the temperature and the peaceful atmosphere here.…
MLAs of the ruling National Conference as well as independent legislators supporting the government gunned for Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Dachigam on Wednesday, accusing him of biased allocation of funds in the key Roads & Buildings Department headed by him. Contrary to speculations, governance-particularly the functioning of ministers-dominated discussions during the seven-hour-long meeting, even as some MLAs spoke about expediting efforts for restoration of statehood. Sources confirmed that legislators from both NC and independents questioned the functioning of the Roads & Buildings Department under the Deputy CM’s control. “Most…
The first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Jammu & Kashmir arrived at Srinagar International Airport on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the return phase of Hajj-2026 operations. The inaugural flight carried 144 pilgrims, who were received at the airport by Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, Deputy Commissioner Budgam Athar Aamir Khan and other senior civil and police officials. Speaking to the media, J&K Haj Committee Chief Executive Officer Dr Shujaat Ahmad Qureshi, said that all 144 pilgrims scheduled on the first return flight arrived safely in Srinagar. He said the batch included 74 male…
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has written to Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, seeking urgent intervention to ensure that the baggage of Haj pilgrims is transported along with them on the same flights returning to Jammu and Kashmir. Official sources said that the Chief Minister, in a letter to the Union Minister, highlighted the inconvenience being faced by Haj pilgrims due to delays in the transportation of checked-in baggage from Saudi Arabia to Srinagar. According to the letter, many pilgrims, particularly elderly Hajis, have expressed concern and disappointment over the existing arrangement under which their baggage is being…