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July 10, 2023 12:39 PM

Two mild-intensity earthquakes jolt hilly Doda district in Jammu division

In Jammu and Kashmir, tremors were felt in this early morning when two mild-intensity earthquakes jolted the hilly Doda district in Jammu division. The twin earthquakes were reported within a gap of five minutes. The first quake of 4.9 magnitude was reported at 5:38 AM while second quake of 3.6 magnitude at 5:43 AM. Udhampur, Jammu and Srinagar cities felt mild tremors. No injury or any damage has been reported as of now....

July 9, 2023 8:28 AM

J&K: Div Commissioner Jammu directs DCs to increase lodgement capacity, activate EOCs

In Jammu and Kashmir, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumaron yesterday chaired a meeting of concerned Deputy Commissioners to review the arrangements in view of Amarnath Yatra suspension due to bad weather conditions. Akashvani Correspondent reports that Mr. Kumaron inquired about the number of yatris accommodated in five districts of the Jammu division including Kathua, Samba, Jammu, Ramban, and Udhampur. He directed the concerned DCs to increase accommodation capacity in their res...

July 9, 2023 8:26 AM

J&K: Tourism department flags off special ‘Jammu darshan' bus service for Amarnath pilgrims

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Directorate of Tourism, Jammu flagged off a special Bus Service titled “Jammu Darshan” for the benefit of Amarnath Yatris staying in the Yatri Niwas, Bhagwati Nagar Jammu yesterday. Akashvani correspondent reports that this special endeavour has been made for the yatris staying at the Jammu base camp and to promote the tourist spots of the Jammu region amongst incoming yatris and tourists. The Yatris, on board 4 JKRTC buses, were taken from Yatri Niwas to plac...

July 7, 2023 12:10 PM

Eighth batch of 7 thousand Amarnath pilgrims left for base camps of Nunwan Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district

In Jammu and Kashmir, the 8th batch of over 7 thousand Amarnath pilgrims left for the twin base camps of Nunwan Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district, under tight security arrangements early this morning from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas. Our Jammu Correspondent reports that a total of 7010 pilgrims including 5179 males, 1549 Female, 21 Children, 228 Sadhu and 33 Sadhvi left Jammu base camp in a cavalcade of 247 vehicles amid tight security arrangements. 2410 pilgrims l...

July 7, 2023 9:04 AM

Jammu and Kashmir: LG launches various initiatives of Rural Development Department to make Shri Amarnath Yatra zero-landfill pilgrimage

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor launched various innovative initiatives of Rural Development Department to make Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra a zero-landfill pilgrimage. These initiatives include reusable cloth bags, Yatra Anthem for sustainable and responsible tourism, MIS Portal and Web App for waste process monitoring. In his address on the occasion, the Lt Governor congratulated the Rural Development Department and Swaaha Resource Management for their commendable work. He said Zero-was...

July 5, 2023 11:59 AM

Special Investigation Unit carries out raids at six locations in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Kishtwar Police today, July 5 carried out raids at six locations in the outskirts of the city. AIR Correspondent reports that the raids are carried out in accordance with the directive of the Special NIA Court of Jammu against Kishtwar-based terrorists who have been operating from Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The coordinated searches began at around 8 AM and digital evidence along with hard copy of documents are bei...

July 5, 2023 11:40 AM

Four people killed in road accident in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, four people including three women died and eight sustained critical injuries when their vehicle skidded off a road and rolled down a deep gorge in frontier district Rajouri district in the early hours today. AIR Correspondent reports that the accident took place in the Thanna Mandi subdivision of district Rajouri when the victims were on their way to Bhangai village from Poonch district, where they had gone to attend a funeral. The driver of the car lost control over it on ...