"Today, I had the honour of bidding a warm see-off to the first batch of 178 Hajj pilgrims from Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar. Wished them a safe, fulfilling journey and humbly requested prayers for peace and prosperity in our region," J&K CMO posted on X.
Three Army personnel lost their lives when their truck fell into a 200- to 300-metre-deep gorge near Battery Chashma on National Highway 44 in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Sunday, officials said.
At least 3,372 Hujjaj Karam, a title bestowed upon the Hajj pilgrims, will depart from Srinagar this morning. A facilitator for the Hajj pilgrims informed that the first flight to Mecca was scheduled for today, while the last flight will depart on May 15.
Amidst the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army has responded to the unprovoked small arms firing across the Line of Control (LoC) during the intervening night of May 3 and 4, official said on Sunday.
GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al Budaiwi voiced deep concern over South Asia's deteriorating security, condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, and called for renewed India-Pakistan dialogue and a peaceful resolution in line with UN resolutions.
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti, accompanied by DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma, conducted an extensive review of security arrangements along the National Highway and critical installations.
Angola President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco condemned the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and expressed his solidarity with the people of India.
Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Saturday addressed a business event here but refused to accept a bouquet or any other symbol of welcome, conveying that he would not do so until there is adequate retribution for the recent terror attack.
Speaking to ANI, Abdullah said it was time to uproot terrorism once and for all, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir has never stood with Pakistan and never will.