Amarnath yatra: a soul-stirring spiritual sojourn

Amarnath yatra: a soul-stirring spiritual sojourn

The Union government and the Jammu and Kashmir administration have pulled out all the stops to ensure the smooth conduct of the 43-day annual pilgrimage after a COVID-19 hiatus. Devotees are keen on visiting Lord Shiva’s abode in search of salvation despite the threat of flash floods The Union government and the Jammu and Kashmir […]

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Morning Digest | SC asks govt whether promises of ‘irrational’ poll freebies can be curbed; Record bids on spectrum auction Day 1, and more

Morning Digest | SC asks govt whether promises of ‘irrational’ poll freebies can be curbed; Record bids on spectrum auction Day 1, and more

Can promises of ‘irrational’ poll freebies be curbed, Supreme Court asks government The Supreme Court on July 26 orally asked the Centre to find out from the Finance Commission whether there is a way to curb political parties from promising and distributing “irrational freebies” during election campaigns. Spectrum auction | Bids worth ₹1.45 lakh crore […]

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Amarnath yatra floods live | Death toll touches 15

Amarnath yatra floods live | Death toll touches 15

The cloudburst that occurred around 5.30 pm on Friday dumped copious rain and thick streams of sludge rolled down the mountain slopes into the valley. The gushing waters hit the base camp outside the shrine in south Kashmir, damaging 25 tents and three community kitchens where the pilgrims are served food, according to officials The […]

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Morning Digest | Maharashtra CM Thackeray resigns ahead of floor test; Pakistan links found in Udaipur tailor murder case, and more

Morning Digest | Maharashtra CM Thackeray resigns ahead of floor test; Pakistan links found in Udaipur tailor murder case, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. A select list of stories to read before you start your day. Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray resigns ahead of June 30 floor test Uddhav has resigned, and asked Sena workers not to take to the streets; Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs land at Goa […]

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Jammu and Kashmir administration makes Aadhar authentication compulsory for Amarnath Yatra

Jammu and Kashmir administration makes Aadhar authentication compulsory for Amarnath Yatra

The yatra, which has been opened to general public after two years, will commence on June 30 and conclude on August 11 The yatra, which has been opened to general public after two years, will commence on June 30 and conclude on August 11 Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday said pilgrims intending to undertake […]

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