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The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and Amarnath Yatras were temporarily suspended due to adverse weather in Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities halted pilgrim movement from base camps as a precaution, assuring devotees that services will resume after weather and route safety assessments

Flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall inundated Rajouri town in Jammu and Kashmir, forcing hundreds to evacuate as rivers overflowed. Vehicles were swept away, homes flooded, and rescue teams launched relief operations while authorities warned of more heavy rainfall through July 23

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep concern over activist Sonam Wangchuk’s deteriorating health on his 19th day of fasting. Abdullah urged the Centre to show "humanity and compassion" and engage in dialogue over the NEET exam row

Intelligence inputs indicate Lashkar-e-Taiba is exploring maritime infiltration routes with alleged ISI support after land routes became difficult. Security agencies are monitoring possible water channels in Jammu and Kashmir and Gujarat, while enhancing surveillance against potential terror infiltration attempts

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah confirmed that National Conference legislators will travel to New Delhi on July 19 for a statehood protest at Jantar Mantar, executing the plan despite pending police permissions and internal party absenteeism

Security forces busted a terrorist hideout in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district during a joint search operation, recovering 246 rounds of General Purpose Machine Gun ammunition before destroying the hideout. No arrests were made in connection with the recovery

Security forces launched a massive search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district after CCTV footage showed two suspected terrorists moving through Thanamandi villages. Police, CRPF and Army teams are conducting coordinated searches across forested areas to trace the individuals

Intelligence officials say Hizbul Mujahideen has begun a fresh recruitment drive with a greater focus on Pakistani fighters, infiltration and reviving separatist sentiment in Jammu and Kashmir. Security agencies have cautioned that the outfit's renewed efforts should not be underestimated

A 61-year-old pilgrim from Nepal died after falling seriously ill while returning from the Amarnath cave shrine via the Baltal route. In a separate incident, four Amarnath Yatra pilgrims sustained minor injuries in a taxi accident in Banihal and are stable

A self-styled Lashkar-e-Taiba commander was killed in a joint anti-terror operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. The operation, launched on July 3, continued for five days after terrorists were spotted hiding in a dense orchard

A self-styled Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, Zakir Ahmad Ganie, was killed in a joint anti-terror operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. The operation, launched on July 3, continues as forces search for another trapped terrorist

The NIA filed a supplementary chargesheet against Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed in the Pahalgam terror attack case, accusing him of orchestrating the cross-border conspiracy and invoking charges of waging war against India under the BNS and UAPA

The joint anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district entered its third day on Monday as security forces intensified efforts to trace two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists hiding in orchards, tightening the cordon and deploying additional personnel to prevent their escape.

Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy overnight rain damaged the Doda-Kishtwar highway and disrupted traffic in Jammu and Kashmir. Several vehicles were buried near the Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project, while authorities launched restoration work and issued safety advisories

Security forces launched a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district after a suspected Pakistani drone briefly crossed the Line of Control before returning. No weapons, narcotics or other suspicious material were found during the area search

A counter-terror operation entered its second day in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian as security forces searched for two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists cornered in a dense orchard. Additional troops sealed escape routes, aiming to dismantle local militant networks and prevent further recruitment

The second batch of 3,865 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims departed Jammu on Friday for the Pahalgam and Baltal base camps. Devotees praised the extensive security, medical, and transport arrangements managed by the administration and Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board

More than 3,800 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the Amarnath cave shrine under tight security. The second batch travelled to the Baltal and Pahalgam base camps as authorities maintained extensive security arrangements for the annual pilgrimage

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has asked Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to travel only on their registered dates, saying no early departures will be allowed. It urged devotees to complete advance registration and follow the prescribed schedule to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the pilgrimage

Veteran Congress leader Saifuddin Soz urged restoration of Article 370, calling its abrogation a mistake and advocating dialogue with Pakistan. He appealed to regional parties and the Congress to jointly press the Centre for restoring Jammu and Kashmir's internal autonomy