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More than 85,000 pilgrims have completed the annual Amarnath Yatra in its first four days, with over 28,000 devotees offering prayers on Monday. Authorities have tightened security, expanded facilities and urged pilgrims to travel only on their registered dates

Former J&K Governor Karan Singh championed Kashmiriyat and interfaith harmony during a Srinagar dialogue. Emphasizing that humanity must override religious divisions, Singh also defended Urdu's indigenous roots, calling for the protection of the language as an intellectual heritage

The Counter Intelligence Kashmir wing conducted simultaneous raids in Srinagar, Ganderbal and Anantnag in connection with a UAPA case. Investigators searched multiple premises and seized a mobile phone for forensic examination as part of the ongoing probe

J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat chaired a high-level security meeting to ensure a safe Amarnath Yatra starting July 3. Orders were issued for intensified search operations, RFID-based pilgrim tracking, QRT deployments, and heightened vigil against anti-national elements

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will attend the final breakthrough ceremony of the 13.153-km Zojila Tunnel, marking a major infrastructure milestone. The tunnel will ensure all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, boosting transport, tourism, economic activity, and strategic mobility

The case is being probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

A Lashkar-e-Taiba operative arrested in Jammu and Kashmir revealed during interrogation that he paused terror activities for a hair transplant in Srinagar. The NIA is probing his role in infiltration, sleeper cells, and an interstate terror network operating across North India

Jammu and Kashmir Minister rode a 'tonga' (horse-cart) in Srinagar. It is the best way to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for fuel conservation.

Nalin Prabhat said over 4,000 newly recruited J&K Police constables, including 600 women, will strengthen technology-driven policing. Many recruits are engineering graduates whose expertise will be used in specialised technical roles to tackle the Union Territory’s unique security challenges

Protests erupted in Shia-dominated areas of Kashmir against US-Israel strikes on Iran during the last Friday of Ramzan. Authorities imposed restrictions to prevent unrest and closed Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid, while demonstrations supporting Palestine remained peaceful

Thousands protested across Kashmir, including Srinagar, condemning the US-Israel strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Shia-majority areas held peaceful marches, religious leaders expressed solidarity with Iranians, and a complete strike was called by local Muslim organizations

Five HDFC Bank employees were arrested in Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir, over an alleged large-scale financial fraud after a complaint prompted the Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch to conduct searches across Shopian and Budgam district, officials said

Jammu and Kashmir security agencies uncovered over 8,000 "mule accounts" used to launder money for global scams, with proceeds potentially funding anti-national activities. Authorities are working with banks to curb misuse, track middlemen, and prevent digital hawala operations in the region

Jammu and Kashmir Police busted a “white-collar” terror module, revealing that radicalised doctors formed the group *Ansar Interim* in 2022. The network planned VBIED attacks, including the Red Fort blast, spanning Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh; the case is now under NIA investigation

Fresh snowfall hit higher reaches of Kashmir while rains lashed plains as night temperatures rose above freezing in several areas, including Srinagar. Gulmarg remained coldest. Weather to stay cloudy with more rain or snow likely during Chillai Khurd period 

Heavy snowfall in Kashmir forced cancellation of 50 flights at Srinagar International Airport on Tuesday, disrupting inbound and outbound operations. Adverse weather stranded hundreds of tourists after the Republic Day weekend, with airlines advising passengers to seek updates and alternatives

Srinagar gears up for Republic Day with three-tier security at Bakshi Stadium, extensive patrols, checkpoints, and heightened vigilance to ensure a safe, incident-free celebration

Gulmarg recorded minus 5.5°C as the MeT Department forecast moderate to heavy rain and snowfall from January 22 due to two Western Disturbances, warning of transport disruption, landslides, strong winds and advising caution to travellers and residents

Jammu and Kashmir Police have ordered a preliminary enquiry after a south Kashmir cricketer wore a helmet displaying the Palestinian flag during a private cricket tournament match in Jammu, citing sensitivity and possible public order implications.

Fresh snowfall hit higher reaches of Kashmir, including Gulmarg, Gurez, and Macchil, while temperatures remain unusually warm, 3–7°C above seasonal averages. The MeT forecasts light to moderate rain/snow over most areas in the next 24 hours