Children also participated in the march held on Saturday to express solidarity and remembrance of the fallen soldiers who lost their lives in the attack.
Heavy deployment of security personnel was reported as large crowds gathered, holding posters of Mahatma Gandhi and chanting slogans condemning the government's decision. The Jammu and Kashmir Police intervened to manage the situation and detained several protestors to prevent escalation.
The event aims to bring together medical professionals and students to discuss advances in obstetrics and gynaecology, fostering knowledge sharing and practical training.
A wreath-laying ceremony was held at Lethpora in Pulwama on Saturday to pay tribute to 40 CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack.
The Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday sentenced two overground workers (OGWs) of the Pakistan Army-backed banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) to a maximum of 15 years' imprisonment.
The action has been taken under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, after due legal process, as the properties were established as proceeds of crime acquired through illicit drug trafficking activities and found to be directly linked with drug peddling operations.
This follows decisions taken during the 76th Meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), which was chaired by Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. The initiatives aim to enhance infrastructure and improve services.
A variety of sports and cultural events were part of Winter festival 2026, including cricket, volleyball, Kho-Kho, drawing and painting competitions, and singing contests. The festival aims to engage youth in constructive activities and steer them away from drug abuse.
Confirming the action, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board stated that a formal complaint was filed with the police on 11.02.2026. Necessary legal action has been initiated, and further proceedings are underway strictly in accordance with the provisions of law.
Passenger amenities in the Jammu Division of Northern Railway continue to expand with the extension of special train No. 04688/04687 from Budgam to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, replacing its earlier termination at Banihal.
Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday defended CM Omar Abdullah's remarks amid an uproar by the Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs in the Assembly in the ongoing budget session.
BJP legislators have been demanding an apology from Omar Abdullah for remarks he made about them during the previous session. Leader of the Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma said he has written to the Speaker, alleging biased conduct by the House.