Srinagar News

20/07/2025

| “Under PM Modi, HM Shah leadership, strong impact on terror ecosystem enabled bold decision,” says LG Sinha; “40 terror victims given appointment letters, process to continue, closed cases to be reopened, culprits punished.”

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Information & PR, J&K Office of LG, J&K
PMO India

20/07/2025

*In past Individuals linked to terror activities were given government jobs, while victims of terrorism were left to fend for themselves; Naya Jammu and Kashmir just not a slogan, a reality which has evolved in past few years*

*We are committed to making peace a permanent reality*

Srinagar, July 20 Reiterating the government’s unwavering commitment to uproot terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that the administration is not striving to “buy peace,” but to establish a lasting and just peace in the region. He asserted that whil...

20/07/2025

*HCBA Jammu issues dress code restriction*

Jammu, The J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu, has issued a dress code restriction, stating that only advocates are permitted to wear a white shirt, black pants and black coat within the High Court Complex, Jammu. As per a statement issued by Anshu Mahajan, Joint Secretary, a copy of which lies w...

20/07/2025

*J&K braces for three-day wet spell from Monday*

*MeT issues yellow, orange alerts, predicts flash floods, landslides at vulnerable places*

Srinagar, The weather conditions are expected to witness a shift again on Monday as the weatherman here has predicted a three-day wet spell from July 21 to 23 with the Meteorological department (MeT) here issuing yellow and orange alerts again for the region. According to the news agency—Kashmir N...

20/07/2025

*Statehood our right, must be restored: Sakina in Kulgam*

*‘CSC report on reservation lies with law deptt, awaiting clearance'*

Kulgam, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education Sakina Itoo on Saturday reiterated her party’s long-standing demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, terming its revocation as “illegal” and asserting that it must be returned to the people a...

20/07/2025

*Sikh employees lead anti-drug walkathon in Sgr*

*‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ march draws support from police, civil society, locals*

Srinagar, As a show of solidarity against drug abuse, the All Sikh Minority Employees Association Kashmir on Saturday organized a “Nasha Mukt Bharat” walkathon in Srinagar, in the early morning. The march began at the historic Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) in Lal Chowk and concluded at Boys Higher S...

20/07/2025

Amarnath Yatra set to cross 3 lakh mark today* *We feel safe & respected here, say pilgrims*

Srinagar, : The ongoing Amarnath Yatra is set to achieve a major milestone, with the number of pilgrims expected to cross the 3 lakh mark by tomorrow. Officials informed the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a total of 2,87,098 pilgrims have performed Darshan at the holy cave shrine in ...

20/07/2025

*‘Pedal Through Paradise’: Boulevard Road to remain closed for traffic on Sunday morning*

*Traffic police issues advisory ahead of event*

Srinagar, In view of the upcoming cycle race “Pedal Through Paradise” being organized by J&K Police, the Srinagar Traffic Police on Saturday announced the closure of Boulevard Road for vehicular movement on Sunday morning (July 20). According to traffic advisory issued by the department, a copy ...

20/07/2025

*Football fever grips Kashmir as KSL draws massive crowd*

Srinagar, The Kashmir Super League (KSL) has taken the Valley by storm as football enthusiasts from all corners of the region pour into the TRC Football Stadium to witness the high-calibre matches. The ongoing league has become the latest crowd-puller, reigniting Kashmir’s long-standing love for f...

20/07/2025

*Athwatoo tourism faces uncertainty due to proposed power project*

*Stakeholders seek govt intervention*

Bandipora, : Athwatoo, a popular tourist place in north Kashmir’s Bandipora, faces a major challenge as the government’s plan for a 2 MegaWatt hydroelectric power project threatens to alter the flow of water through its main tourist spot. According to details available with the news agency—Kas...

20/07/2025

*Unnecessary patient referrals continue to burden Kashmir’s tertiary care hospitals*

*Experts call for strengthening facilities at district, sub-district hospitals*

Srinagar, Jul : Despite a marginal decline in recent months, unnecessary patient referrals from district and sub-district hospitals to tertiary care centres continue to strain Kashmir’s top hospitals, raising concerns over systemic inefficiencies in the region’s healthcare infrastructure. Speaki...

20/07/2025

*Transport deptt launches special drive against habitual violators*

Srinagar, In a decisive move to curb the alarming rise in road accidents, the Jammu and Kashmir Transport department has launched a special drive to identify and penalize habitual traffic violators across the region. The initiative comes in response to growing concerns raised by both the administrat...