Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of Amarnath Yatra

Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of Amarnath Yatra

Amarnath Yatra 2022 is starting on 29th of June till 13th of August and the route for the Yatra shall be Jammu-Srinagar National Highway only. As a result, some changes in the timing of vehicular movement have been decided and are informed to the general public and other concerned through this advisory as under: – Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police issues traffic Plan on NH-44 and Kashmir Valley from 29th June on the commencement of SANJY-2022. Movement of Light Motor Vehicles (i.e cars/taxies/passenger vehicles personal cars etc) Civilian and Non-Civilian…

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Kashmiriat: Wanwun by the women folk, while men are seen serving guests at pandit wedding in Kashmir

Kashmiriat: Wanwun by the women folk, while men are seen serving guests at pandit wedding in Kashmir

Withholding the age-old communal harmony in Kashmir, local Muslims in Lar village of Ganderbal district participated in the marriage ceremony of a Kashmiri Pandit girl whose family lives in the village. Kashmiri Muslims participated in the marriage ceremony of Meenakshi Kumari, daughter of late Pandit Mohan Lal in Lar, and celebrated the function like they were the real hosts. The Pandit family has been living in the Lar village for years and sharing an emotional bond with local Muslim neighbours. In a heartwarming gesture at the residence of the bride,…

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Basant Rath likely to join BJP, hints at contesting against Omar, Mehbooba; No resignation letter received says officials

Basant Rath likely to join BJP, hints at contesting against Omar, Mehbooba; No resignation letter received says officials

Suspended IPS officer Basant Rath on Tuesday dropped another hint about joining the BJP and expressed his willingness to contest against Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, two former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, but the saffron party feigned complete ignorance about his plans. Rath, who had claimed to have resigned from the police service through a social media post on June 25, said in a fresh tweet, “If the BJP high-command allows me, I’ll contest against Omar Abdullah who was my chief minister when I was the police chief…

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At 33.2°C Srinagar records hottest day of season; Summer vacations in Kashmir schools likely from first week of July

At 33.2°C Srinagar records hottest day of season; Summer vacations in Kashmir schools likely from first week of July

Kokernag, Qazigund among many areas reel under heat wave Maximum temp may shoot up to 35°C by tomorrow Summer vacations in Kashmir schools likely from first week of July, say Official After a wet spell for a couple of days last week, the temperature has soared once again in Kashmir while Srinagar recorded the hottest day of the season at 33.2 degree Celsius. According to the data available with the news agency, several parts of Kashmir including Srinagar, Qazigund, Kokernag and other areas reeled under heat wave as the mercury…

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Amarnath Yatra 2022: First batch of pilgrims to leave Jammu base camp today

Amarnath Yatra 2022: First batch of pilgrims to leave Jammu base camp today

Amidst high security, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will flag off the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims from Bhagwati Nagar at 4 am on Wednesday. The 43-day yatra will officially begin on Thursday amid unprecedented security arrangements due to the increased threat from the militant groups. Anti-drone system has been deployed in different areas. After a two-year hiatus, the yatra is expected to be attended by eight lakh pilgrims. “All necessary facilities, including traffic management, health, communication and water are in place. We are aware of the high altitude-related issues.…

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