Latest News from Jammu and Kashmir, Breaking Jammu and Kashmir News, Jammu and Kashmir Headlines : Zee News

Sixth batch of devotees leaves for Amarnath from Jammu

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 2, 2014, 15:52

The sixth batch of 1475 pilgrims left for Amarnath cave shrine from Jammu base camp here amid tight security on Wednesday, police said.

`Chhari Mubarak` to leave for Pahalgam on July 12

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 2, 2014, 14:12

`Chhari Mubarak`, the holy mace of Lord Shiva, will be carried to the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas on July 12 through the traditional Pahalgam route.

Amarnath Yatra to start from Pahalgam route today

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 2, 2014, 08:21

The annual Amarnath Yatra, which began from the Baltal route in north Kashmir on June 28, will also start from its traditional Pahalgam route.

Over 50,000 pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 23:26

With the yatra having entered fourth day on Tuesday, over 50,000 pilgrims have paid their obeisance at cave shrine of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir, housing holy Ice Lingum of Lord Shiva.

PM Narendra Modi to flag off first train from Katra on Jul 4

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 20:35

After a prolonged wait, pilgrims from all over the country can directly reach Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, by rail from Friday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first train.

Separatists need to change mindset of creating new country in J&K: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 18:55

Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday said the separatists` dream of creating a separate country in Jammu and Kashmir "will never be fulfilled" and asked them to change their mindset.

SC directs J&K govt to restore Dal Lake

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 17:01

The Supreme Court has directed the Jammu and Kashmir government to concentrate on efforts to restore the pristine beauty of the world-famous Dal Lake.

Separatists groups call for strike during Narendra Modi`s visit in J&K

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 16:58

Separatists groups, including all the three factions of Hurriyat Conference on Tuesday called for a general strike on Friday to protest against the visit of Prime Minister Narendera Modi to Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 15:51

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops targeted Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, forcing Indian forces to retaliate effectively.

Over 1200 devotees leave for Amarnath from Jammu

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 13:10

The fifth batch of 1243 pilgrims today left for Amarnath shrine from Jammu base camp amid tight security, police said.