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| 3rd batch of over 6,600 pilgrims leaves Jammu base camp | | Amarnath Yatra | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 30: A third batch of 6,619 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu in two separate convoys to join the annual Amarnath pilgrimage in the Kashmir Himalayas, officials said on Sunday.
About 14,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine located at a height of 3,880 metres on the first day of the 52-day annual yatra, which commenced from the twin tracks of Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district on Saturday, the officials said.
The third batch, including 1,141 women, left in 319 vehicles between 3:50 am and 4:45 am amid tight security.
It was raining in Jammu when the pilgrims left for Kashmir, the officials sai... | |
| | | | LG inspects facilities for pilgrims at Pantha Chowk | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra transit camp at Pantha Chowk and inspected the arrangements for Yatris. The Lt Governor interacted with the pilgrims and service providers and enquired about the facilities. Earlier, the Lt Governor conducted the on-site inspection and took stock of the ongoing construction work of the Yatri Niwas and Office of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk.
He also visited various sec... | |
| | | | New criminal laws come into force today | | |  Agencies
NEW DELHI, June 30: Three new criminal laws will come into effect across the country from Monday, bringing widespread changes in India’s criminal justice system and ending colonial-era laws.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam will replace the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively. The new laws will bring in a modern justice system, incorporating provisions... | |
| | | | Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi hails snow peas export to London from J&K | | ‘Talks about 10th Yoga Day organised in Kashmir’ | | 
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Jammu and Kashmir has achieved a big milestone with local edible snow peas being exported to London.
Speaking at his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme, Modi said Jammu and Kashmir achieved a big milestone when the first consignment of snow peas was sent to London from south Kashmir’s Pulwama district last month.
“What Jammu and Kashmir achieved last month is an example for the people across the country”... | |
| | | | Gen Upendra Dwivedi becomes Chief of 1.3 million-strong Army | | |  Agencies
New Delhi, June 30: Gen Upendra Dwivedi, who has vast operational experience along the frontiers with China and Pakistan, on Sunday assumed charge as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff at a time India is facing myriad security challenges including along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Gen Dwivedi succeeds Gen Manoj Pande who superannuated after more than four decades of service.
“Gen Dwivedi brings with him, a wealth of experience and a proven track record, of effectively planni... | |
| | | | Over 50 lakh devotees visit Mata Vaishno Devi shrine | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 30: In the first six months of the current year, more than 50 lakh pilgrims from various parts of the country have paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Shrine nested in the Trikuta Hills of Katra town—the base camp—in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. As per the sources, from the month of January to June, over 50 lakh pilgrims have visited the cave shrine, adding, “at present, between 25000 to 35000 devotees on daily basis are reaching the base cam... | |
| | | | Search op launched in Gulmarg | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 30: Security forces on Sunday launched a cordon and search operation following the movement of “suspected people” in the higher reaches of Gulmarg tourist resort in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
The anti-terrorist operation was launched after security forces received reports of two people with guns being spotted in the Affarwat area of Gulmarg, they said.
As a precautionary measure, the authorities have shut down phase two of the Gondola Cable Car and asked tourists to not venture into that area.
The cable car services up to phase one were operational till the last reports were received. ... | |
| | | | 2 Amarnath pilgrims injured in accident | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 30: A van carrying Amarnath pilgrims met with an accident near Chandanwari in Pahalgam, leaving at least two persons injured, officials said on Sunday.
“Today, a van carrying Shri Amarnath Ji Yatris met with an accident near Chandanwari. The pilgrims sustained serious head injuries & were promptly evacuated by the #BSF QRT (Quick Response Team) to a nearby hospital,” the Border Security Force (BSF) said in a post on X.
“The quick response of BSF saved the precious lives of the pilgrims,” the BSF added. ... | |
| | | | Union Home Secy gets additional charge | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, June 30: Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been given additional charge of the post of Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.
According to a notification issued by the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training on June 29, Bhalla will be taking up the additional responsibility until the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders.
“The Competent Authority has approved assignment of additional harge of the post of Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training to Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, IAS (AM:1984), Home Se... | |
| | | | NIA searches multiple locations | | Reasi terror attack case | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 30: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday conducted searches at multiple locations in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the Reasi terror attack case.
The searches led to the seizure of various items showing linkages between the terrorists and overground workers (OGWs), a statement issued by the NIA said.
Terrorists had opened fire at a bus carrying ‘yatris’ from Shiv Khori to Katra on the evening of June 9 in the Pouni area of Reasi district, causing the bus to fall into a nearby gorge, killing nine people, including a child.
NIA, which took over the investigation on June 15 on orders from the Union Ministry of H... | |
| | | | Avalanche hits Gandhi Sarovar | | | |
Agencies
Rudraprayag, June 30: A massive avalanche hit the Gandhi Sarovar located four kilometres above the Kedarnath Dham here early Sunday morning.
This avalanche that occurred near the Chorabari glacier fell into the valley in the same area but there was no loss of life or property.
Devotees who went to visit the Kedarnath temple this morning captured the natural phenomenon, which occurred around 5 am, on their mobile phones.
A huge cloud of snow was seen sliding down with speed and stopped after falling into a deep ravine. The avalanche occurred in the upper region of the Gandhi Sarovar in Chorabari glacier, below the snow-covered Meru-Sumeru mountain range located at the uppe... | |
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