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August 1, 2026, 11:19 AM - 2 min read
Official rescue teams and local police were carrying out rescue operations in the village for the second day. Luckily, no one was hurt in the incident, and no loss of livestock was reported, though the cloudburst has left residents in fear.
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August 1, 2026, 11:13 AM - 2 min read
At least two labourers who were working in the kiln were injured in the attack. One of them, identified as Deepak Ratray, succumbed to his injuries while being taken to hospital. The other injured labourer, Bopinder, was taken to GMC Anantnag and later referred to SKIMS Hospital in Soura, officials said, adding that he died during treatment.
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July 26, 2026, 10:25 AM - 2 min read
The fresh batch consisted of 3,531 men, 785 women, 96 sadhus, 51 sadhvis, 10 children, and one transgender pilgrim.
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July 25, 2026, 09:07 AM - 2 min read
According to officials, the 18th batch, which consisted of 6,269 pilgrims — including 1,470 women, 25 children and 54 sadhus — departed in a convoy of 223 vehicles under heavy security at around 2.40 am, bound for the Baltal base camp.
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July 23, 2026, 01:27 PM - 2 min read
The four accused have been identified as — Firdous Ahmad Mir of Abikarpora, Rainawari, presently residing at Madina Colony, Mallabagh; Arshid Ahmad Shora alias Bilal of Pakhribal, Botakadal, Lalbazar; Firdous Ahmad Bhat of Amda Kadal, Lalbazar; and Aftab Ahmad Shah of Khawabazar, Nowhatta.
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July 23, 2026, 12:09 PM - 2 min read
Doda-Kishtwar road was also closed to traffic due to persistent rainfall and slippery conditions caused by debris. However, traffic along the historic Mughal Road remained open, although authorities have advised travellers to exercise caution and remain vigilant while commuting in adverse weather conditions.
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July 19, 2026, 10:24 AM - 2 min read
Following the recovery, intensified surveillance and investigation have been ordered by security agencies as attempts to thwart cross-border smuggling and infiltration bids continue at the international border and Line of Control.
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July 19, 2026, 10:02 AM - 2 min read
Teams from the administration are assessing the damage caused by the floods, while Congress legislator Iftikhar Ahmad reported heavy damage to public and private infrastructure.
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July 18, 2026, 09:10 AM - 2 min read
Teams from the Jammu and Kashmir police and rescue officials rushed to the spot and immediately shifted the injured pilgrims to the Associated Hospital, Government Medical College (GMC), Udhampur, for treatment.
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July 17, 2026, 03:32 PM - 1 min read
An official confirmed that the two SOG personnel were travelling in an official vehicle when it hit the steel girder of the bridge, leaving the two personnel seriously injured.
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July 17, 2026, 01:35 PM - 2 min read
The move came after a 30-year-old youth identified as Aarif Hussain was shot dead during an alleged scuffle with three SOG personnel.
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July 17, 2026, 10:02 AM - 2 min read
The first convoy of 66 vehicles departed at 2.42 am, while the second convoy of 105 vehicles left the base camp at around 3.11 am. The batch included 3,448 men, 1,075 women, five children, 89 sadhus, and 23 sadhvis. There were no foreign or transgender pilgrims travelling in the fresh batch, officials said.
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