News Topic:Amarnath Yatra

Here’s who said what in J-K LG’s meeting with political leaders

After the abrogation of Article 370, the LG Secretariat for the first-time invited representatives of different political parties to have an interaction.

Amarnath Yatra begins as first batch of pilgrims leave for cave shrine

Amid unprecedented security arrangements, the first batch of pilgrims left for the holy cave from Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam area of Anantnag on Thursday.

Amarnath Yatra to give about Rs 3000 Crore economic boost to J-K: Div Com Kashmir

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, P K Pole on Tuesday said that Amarnath Yatra is not a mere pilgrimage but a major economic push to J&K’s economy.

Drone surveillance, RFID chips part security cover for Amarnath Yatra: IGP Kashmir

IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that drone surveillance and RFID chips will be part of three-tier security arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.

Centre to deploy 15,000 additional forces in Kashmir

The Central government has decided to deploy an additional 15,000 government forces personnel in Kashmir in wake of killing of a minority civilian in the Valley.

Amit Shah reviews J&K’s security situation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir following several targeted civilian killings.

Police constable shot dead in Pulwama

A police constable on leave was shot dead by militants in Gudoora area of Pulwama on Friday.

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Double rush of pilgrims expected this year

Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Diwedi on Friday hinted at having a double deployment of security forces for the conduct of Amarnath Yatra.

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Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma

Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."
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Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo

Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.

Amit Shah directs multi-layered security grid, drones, CCTV deployment for Amarnath Yatra

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in the national capital to review security preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.

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Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies

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