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Amarnath yatra begins, multi-pronged security for pilgrims

Last Updated: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 00:04

The Amarnath Yatra has begun in Jammu and Kashmir with the first batch of 1160 pilgrims leaving for the holy site on Friday.

Thousands throng Chambaliyal shrine along IB in Jammu

Last Updated: Friday, June 27, 2014, 00:57

Thousands of people on Thursday visited the shrine of Baba Chambaliyal near the international border of Samba district in Jammu division on the last day of Chambaliyal fair.

Home ministry official calls on J&K Governor over Amarnath yatra security

Last Updated: Thursday, June 26, 2014, 23:39

A senior officer of the Union Home ministry on Thursday called on Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra here and discussed the security issues in the state besides preparations for the upcoming annual Amarnath yatra.

`Multi-pronged security system for Amarnath yatra`

Last Updated: Thursday, June 26, 2014, 19:14

A multi-pronged security system has been put in place along the highway from Kathua to Jammu for visiting Amarnath pilgrims, a senior police officer said on Thursday.

Lt Gen Subrata Saha takes over as GOC

Last Updated: Thursday, June 26, 2014, 15:11

Lieutenant General Subrata Saha Thursday took over as the General Officer Commanding of Army`s strategic Chinar Corps which is responsible for guarding the Line of Control in Kashmir.

Curfew continues in Sopore for third day

Last Updated: Thursday, June 26, 2014, 14:59

Curfew remained in force in Sopore township of north Kashmir`s Baramulla district for the third day Thursday to prevent law and order problems after a youth was killed in the alleged security forces firing earlier this week.

Traffic suspended on Srinagar-Jammu national highway

Last Updated: Thursday, June 26, 2014, 13:49

Traffic was temporarily suspended on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Thursday due to leakage from a gas tanker which turned turtled near Jawahar tunnel

11 pieces of sapphire recovered in Doda; two arrested

Last Updated: Thursday, June 26, 2014, 13:16

Two persons were arrested for allegedly smuggling sapphire in Doda district and eleven pieces of the precious stone were recovered from them, police said on Thursday.

Pawan Hans to begin daily service from June 28 for Amarnath pilgrims

Last Updated: Thursday, June 26, 2014, 11:55

Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited (PHHL) would launch daily services from June 28 (Saturday) to fly pilgrims for the Amarnath Yatra.

Authorities reopen historical Hari Parbat fort in Kashmir

Last Updated: Thursday, June 26, 2014, 11:31

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have reopened the historical Hari Parbat fort as the tourist season is now at its peak in the Valley.