| Amarnath yatra | | First batch of pilgrims to leave today | | | | JAMMU, Jun 27: The first batch of Amarnath pilgrims will leave from here tomorrow amid tight security arrangements, for the holy cave shrine situated at an altitude of 14000 feet in Anantnag district of Kashmir.
Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh will flag off the first batch from Bhagwati Nagar based Yatri Niwas base camp here.
“Pilgrims from different parts of the country have arriving at the base camp and the first batch will leave from... |  | |
| | Kashmir solution | | Initiate dialogue with all stakeholders: Sri Mumtaj | | | | NEW DELHI, Jun 27: Andhra Pradesh-based spiritual guru Sri M (Mumtaj Ali Khan) has requested the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate a dialogue with all stake holders, including separatists and Pakistan to end the violence in Jammu and Kashmir.
“The issue of Kashmir is a complex one. I believe, there certainly exists a solution to it through dialogue. The need of the hour is to engage in a religious coalition and indu... | | |
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| | Rajnath reviews J&K security | | | | NEW DELHI, Jun 27: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday chaired a security review meeting in the wake of the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra here, which will commence from June 29.
Home Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau, Joint Secretary Kashmir and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials were present in the meeting.
Meanwhile, Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said the Amanath Yatra is on the radar of Pa... | | |
| | | Satellites, drones to monitor Amarnath yatra: DG CRPF | | | | JAMMU, Jun 27: Asserting that all security arrangements are in place, Special DG CRPF S N Srivastva today said that satellites and drones would monitor 40-day long annual Amarnath Yatra starting from here tomorrow.
“Foolproof security arrangements are made for this year’s yatra and there is no compromise on security part,” Srivastva told media persons here this afternoon while taking a stock of arrangements made at the Bhagwati Nagar based Yatr... | | |
| | | Militants may target yatra: IG Kashmir | | | | SRINAGAR, Jun 27 (Agencies): Militants are planning to target 100 policemen and as many pilgrims participating in the Amarnath Yatra which will begin from Jammu tomorrow amid the "highest- ever multi-tier security setup", according to intelligence reports.
“Intelligence input received from SSP Anantnag reveals that terrorists have been directed to eliminate 100 to 150 pilgrims and about 100 police officers and officials,” IGP Kashmir Zone Mune... | | |
| | ‘These people belong to BJP, RSS’ | | Hashmi returns NMR award against DySP’s lynching | | | | NEW DELHI, Jun 27: Condemning the brutal lynching of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mohammed Ayoub Pandith by a mob, Human Rights Activist Shabnam Hashmi returned her award National Minority Rights (NMR) award saying the spreading 'Talibanisation' in society is a matter of concern.
"I am angry with this government. The government is doing some incidents by own and some are being outsourced. These people be... | | |
| | | ‘No order for summer vacation in Kashmir’ | | | | SRINAGAR, Jun 27: The government today denied having announced summer vacation in educational institutions in the Kashmir valley.
Director School Education, Dr G N Itoo stated that the department has issued no such order.
“We have no announced summer vacation in school,” Itoo told.
The news about closing of schools in Kashmir for summer vacation from July 1 to July 18 is being circulated on social media, including What's app, and is being att... | | |
| | | 2nd day of Eid peaceful in Valley | | | | SRINAGAR, Jun 27: After yesterday’s clashes at several parts, the second day of Eid today passed off peacefully across the Valley.
With the improvement in situation, the Eid related hustle bustle increased. Large number of people came out of their houses, visited their relatives and friends to greet them. Huge rush could be seen at public parks and Mogul Gardens and other tourist spots also.
Families moved out for picnics and children enjoyed ... | | |
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| | Amarnath Yatra Very high threat perception: BSF | | | | DGKOLKATA, Jun 27 (Agencies): Noting that threat perception for the Amarnath Yatra this year was very high, BSF DG K K Sharma today said that the BSF and security forces were well-prepared to ensure that the yatra passed off peacefully.
“The situation is very tense this year. This time there is a high level of threat perception. We have taken all precautions regarding deployment of forces and our commandos,” Sharma told reporters on the sidelin... | | |
| | | Offer Eid greetings to Mehbooba: People continue visiting CM residence | | | | SRINAGAR, Jun 27: On the second Eid today, large number of people from different walks of life and from across the state continued to visit chief minister’s residence here to personally convey Eid greetings to chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti.
Among the prominent visitors included public representatives, legislators, social activists, media persons, political leaders, etc.
The chief minister received the visitors warmly, shared Eid greetings wit... | | |
| | | US, India call on Pak to stop terror attacks from its soil | | | | WASHINGTON, Jun 27 (Agencies): Sending out a strong message to Pakistan, India and the US today urged the country to ensure that its territory is not used to launch cross-border terror strikes and to “expeditiously” bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump also vowed to strengthen efforts to fight terrorism and eliminate safe havens for terrorists.
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| | | Don’t play politics over GST: Jaitley | | | | NEW DELHI, Jun 27: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today asked the Congress to refrain from indulging in politics over GST launch, saying all decisions with regard to the new tax regime were taken unanimously by the GST Council.
The GST Council, he said, is the first federal institution which is chaired by the Union finance minister and has representatives from all states.
The government is planning to launch Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the ... | | |
| | | Indo-US joint statement disappointing, old hat: Cong | | | | NEW DELHI, Jun 27: Congress on Tuesday flayed the India-US joint statement, terming it as "disappointing and old hat" that lacked "new or big ideas" in the relationship between the two countries.
In response, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting M Venkaiah Naidu said the Congress "deliberately refuses to see and believe" the outcome of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US due to "sheer jealousy" and "guilt of lost opportuni... | | |
| | | Pak: Global terrorist tag for Salahudin unjustified | | Reiterates support for ‘Kashmiris right to self-determination’ | | | ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (Agencies): Pakistan on Tuesday described as "completely unjustified" the US designation of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin as a global terrorist and reiterated its "political, diplomatic and moral support" for the Kashmiri people's "right to self-determination."
A statement issued by the foreign office a day after the US declared Salahuddin a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist" said the "indigenous struggle of Ka... | | |
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| Minor reshuffle in Police | | JAMMU, June 27: The state government today ordered minor reshuffle in the police department here.
Rajesh Kumar IPS, IGP Railways, J&K has been transferred and posted as Director SSG J&K vice S Ahfadul Mujtaba, IPS.
Mubarak Ahmed Ganaie, IPS , IGP Armed Kashmir has been transferred and posted as IGP Railways, J&K vice Rajesh Kumar IPS.
S Ahfadul Mujtaba, IPS, Director SSGJ&K has been transferred and posted as IGP Armed Kashmir vice Mubarak Ahm... | | > Kovind visiting J&K tomorrow | | > Targami, Rafi Mir condemn lynching of police officer | | > Governor rule is only way out to restore peace: Bhim | | > Ware House traders support GST regime from July 1 | | > Parliament can save J&K from further death & destruction: Bhim |
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