Cloudburst Tragedy in Kishtwar: Toll Rises to 65, Rescue Efforts Hit by Bad Weather
Kishtwar, J&K: A day after a massive cloudburst struck the Mata Machail yatra route in Kishtwar, the death toll has climbed to 65, with officials warning that the number could rise further as many remain missing. The cloudburst hit Chishoti village in Padder on Thursday, sweeping away pilgrims who were participating in the annual Shri […]
SC on J&K Statehood: ‘Must Consider Ground Realities, Can’t Ignore Pahalgam’
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that “ground realities” must be factored in while considering the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, noting that recent events in Pahalgam cannot be ignored. A bench led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, along with Justice K. Vinod Chandran, was hearing multiple petitions seeking statehood restoration. […]
Flash Floods, Landslides Disrupt Life in Jammu Region; Schools Shut, Roads Blocked
Heavy rains over the past 24 hours have triggered flash floods, landslides, and widespread road blockages across parts of North India, prompting school closures, travel disruptions, and damage to property. Jammu Region: Schools Closed, Roads Washed Out In Jammu and Kashmir, districts including Rajouri, Reasi, and Poonch were hit by intense overnight rains. Authorities ordered […]
Amarnath Yatra: Third Batch of 6,411 Pilgrims Leaves Jammu for the Holy Cave Shrine
The Amarnath Yatra is one of Hinduism’s most revered pilgrimages. It takes place annually during the Shravan month (July–August) and leads to the Amarnath Cave in Jammu and Kashmir, situated at an altitude of 3,880 metres and approximately 141 km from Srinagar. The highlight of the yatra is the naturally formed ice lingam, believed to […]
India Refuses to Recognise Court of Arbitration’s Claim Over Kishenganga, Ratle Projects
India has firmly rejected the recent ruling issued by a so-called Court of Arbitration concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects located in Jammu and Kashmir. The ruling, referred to as a “supplemental award,” was delivered by a tribunal that India has consistently opposed since its formation. “India has never recognised the existence in law […]
Trump Labels Pahalgam Attack ‘A Bad One,’ Urges India and Pakistan to Resolve Tensions Independently
New York l In response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that claimed 26 civilian lives, U.S. President Donald Trump described the incident as “a bad one” and emphasized that India and Pakistan will resolve the situation between themselves. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Rome, Trump said, […]
India Will Hunt Down Every Terrorist, Says PM Modi in First Address After Pahalgam Attack
Madhubani, Bihar | In his first public address following the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message to the nation and the global community, asserting that “India will identify, trace and punish every terrorist and their backers.” Speaking at a public event in Bihar’s Madhubani on Thursday, April 24, […]