Shopian district prohibits firecracker use after 10 pm due to security risks and health hazards like respiratory issues and sleep deprivation.
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is a critical route for the Amarnath Yatra and essential supplies to Kashmir, facing constant challenges from landslides and weather.
Over 6,700 pilgrims departed Jammu for the Amarnath shrine Sunday under heavy security, with authorities restricting access to registered devotees.
Punjab revokes 4% livestock transport tax, ending Kashmir's mutton shortage after CM Abdullah's intervention.
Over 4,800 pilgrims have begun the Amarnath Yatra from Jammu amid extensive security measures and warm local welcomes.
The annual Amarnath Yatra has commenced from Jammu under stringent security measures, with the first batch of over 5,000 pilgrims departing for the cave shrine.
Kashmir schools to observe a two-week summer vacation from July 6 to 19 due to ongoing heatwave conditions.
LG Manoj Sinha flags off the Amarnath Yatra from Jammu; offline registration is underway amid tight security.
Kashmiri wedding traditions are under threat due to a severe mutton shortage, with traders blaming an alleged illegal levy in Punjab.
Kashmir's chief preacher, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, urged India and Pakistan to resume dialogue, citing US-Iran talks as a model for resolving disputes.