Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Sonmarg visit, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sunil Sharma on Sunday said that it is going to be a "historic day" for Jammu and Kashmir, adding that the Central government will soon inaugurate the Zojila Tunnel as well.
Approximately 1,000 veterans from Jammu, Akhnoor, Pallanwala, Rakhmuthi, Naushera, and Sunderbani are likely to attend the event. The event will also include the hoisting of a 108-foot National Flag and the inauguration of the Akhnoor Heritage Museum.
Ahead of the commencement of the Maha Kumbh, Union Minister and MP from Udhampur Jitendra Singh informed that railway authorities have planned three special trains to and fro Katra-Prayagraj for the convenience of those attending the religious event.
The festival, which aimed to celebrate the winter season and promote the region's scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage, featured a series of exhilarating activities.
The Baramulla Police arrested three terrorists who were involved in the grenade attack at the 163 Territorial Army (TA) security force camp located in Hamray Pattan on January 7.
The drug peddler Mohd Hafiz is presently in Judicial custody under relevant sections of the NDPS Act of Police Station Rehambal and is also involved in multiple cases registered under the NDPS Act.
Reacting to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that he has been "eagerly awaiting" his visit to Sonmarg and lauded the CM for pointing out benefits for tourism and the local economy because of the upcoming developmental pro
In a bid to assess the prevailing security situation, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps, accompanied by the GOC of the Ace of Spades, visited the Rajouri and Naushera sectors of Jammu on Thursday.