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Haj Committee of India opens application process for 2026 Pilgrimage
New Delhi: The Haj Committee of India, under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, has officially started the application process for Haj 2026 and the online application window will remain open till July 31, 2025, an official statement said on Tuesday.Applicants have to thoroughly read the guidelines and undertakings before submitting…
Read More »Swift police action helps recover elderly Amarnath pilgrim’s bag with valuables at base camp
Srinagar: An elderly Amarnath pilgrim’s bag containing Rs 40,000 cash and important documents was recovered after he lost it at a base camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday, a police spokesperson said.The Nunwan police post received an information regarding the lost bag, following which the police initiated…
Read More »Govt Transfers Top JKAS Officers; Ghulam Rasool Mir Posted as Special Secretary, Education
Srinagar, July 8: In a recent administrative reshuffle, the Jammu and Kashmir government has transferred and posted two senior JKAS officers with immediate effect. As per Government Order No. 867–JK(GAD) of 2025,a copy of which lies with Arising State, dated July 8, 2025, Mr. Ghulam Rasool Mir, JKAS, formerly serving…
Read More »Irrigation crisis: Anantnag villagers destroy 20 barricades to irrigate their fields
Sameer Ahmad Anantnag,July 08: Residents of Shamsipora, Hassanpora, Sursum, and other villages on Monday destroyed at least 20 barricades which came from their village canals to Lassipora Canal to get water for their irrigation fields after facing water shortage for the last one month. Sources told Arising State that…
Read More »J&K on path of Tourism revival: Secretary Tourism Yasha Mudgal
Srinagar, July 8 : Jammu and Kashmir Secretary Tourism, Yasha Mudgal, on Tuesday said that the Union Territory is on a strong path of revival in tourism and is once again becoming a top-choice destination for travelers from across the country. Speaking on the sidelines of the Tourism Secretaries Conference…
Read More »Minister Sakina Itoo Clarifies: School Timing Policy Under Review, Not Final
Kulgam, July 8: Facing widespread public concern over the newly implemented school timing schedule, Jammu and Kashmir’s Minister for School Education, Sakina Itoo, addressed the issue on Tuesday, assuring that the decision is still under review and not yet finalized. During her visit to Kulgam, Itoo stressed that the…
Read More »Blended Learning Begins as Schools Reopen in J&K After Summer Break
Srinagar, July 8 : The Jammu and Kashmir government’s decision to resume both morning school and online classes for students from Class 6 to 12 after the summer break has sparked debate. However, education officials and many parents believe the move is practical and aims to balance academic continuity…
Read More »Crusher Owners in Wuyan Pampore Hold Peaceful Protest Against Shutdown of Units
Pulwama: Crusher unit owners from the Wuyan area of Pampore held a peaceful protest today, led by senior Congress leader Zamir Farooq. The protesters expressed strong resentment over the recent sealing of crusher units in Khrew, Wuyan, and other nearby areas by the local administration. They stated that the…
Read More »DDC Member Dr. Harbakash Singh Visits Tral, Reviews Developmental Projects and Interacts with Locals
Tral, July 7: District Development Council (DDC) member Dr. Harbakash Singh on Monday visited various areas of Tral to review the progress of ongoing developmental works and to engage directly with local residents regarding their concerns and day-to-day challenges. During the visit, Dr. Singh met with public delegations, and…
Read More »Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Wreak Havoc in Srinagar; Relief from Heatwave Across J&K
Srinagar, July 5: Heavy rains lashed several parts of Srinagar on Monday afternoon, including areas like Chanpora and Lal Chowk, inundating low-lying regions and bringing the city to a standstill for hours. The downpour was accompanied by a hailstorm and strong gusty winds, which caused widespread disruption across the region.…
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