The two slain terrorists were affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit and have been identified as Usman and Umar. “Usman has been active in Kashmir since 2020,” the army officer said.
https://www.thedispatch.in/killing-of-two-foreign-terrorists-in-rafiabad-encounter-a-big-success-for-forces-army

Srinagar has been officially recognised as a World Craft City by the World Crafts Council. This prestigious honour underscores the city’s rich heritage and the exceptional skills of its artisans, whose dedication and artistry have earned global acclaim

https://www.thedispatch.in/srinagar-recognized-as-world-craft-city/

Modi returned to power for a third consecutive term earlier this month. Modi and his Council of Ministers took oath on June 9.

https://www.thedispatch.in/pm-modi-takes-oath-as-member-of-18th-lok-sabha/

Amid the buzz around the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir gaining momentum, the forthcoming polls are going to be unique in more ways than one- these will be the first elections since the abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganization of the state into two union territories in 2019.

https://www.thedispatch.in/jk-braces-for-first-assembly-elections/

Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone VK Birdi took stock of the arrangements for the peaceful conduct of the Amarnath Yatra during a meeting at the conference hall of Police Control Room Kashmir

https://www.thedispatch.in/amarnath-yatra-igp-kashmir-calls-for-vigilant-patrolling-along-highways/

He directed senior officers of the Administration, SASB, Police, Security forces and other stakeholder departments to coordinate with each other for better security and Yatra management.

https://www.thedispatch.in/lg-reviews-arrangement-for-amarnath-yatra-at-baltal-base-camp/

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti Thursday condemned the ban on JKHCBA (Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association) elections, alongside the arrest of former HCBA President Mian Qayoom, labelling these actions as a brazen violation of democratic principles and the right to association.

https://www.thedispatch.in/brazen-violation-of-democratic-principles-mehbooba-condemns-ban-on-jkhcba-elections-arrest-of-mian-qayoom/

Amid surcharged religious atmosphere, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of 4603 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from the Amarnath Yatra base camp in Jammu on this morning.

https://www.thedispatch.in/amarnath-yatra-2024-lg-flags-off-first-batch-of-4603-pilgrims-from-jammu

Over 28,000 pilgrims from different parts of the country visited the holy Amarnath cave shrine during the first two days of the pilgrimage, starting from the twin tracks of Baltal and Nunwan- Pahalgam on Saturday

https://www.thedispatch.in/in-2-days-over-28000-pilgrims-visit-amarnath-cave-shrine/

Over 50,000 pilgrims from different parts of the country paid obeisance at the holy cave of Shri Amarnath Ji in the first three days of the pilgrimage, which started from twin tracks of Baltal and Nunwan- Pahalgam on June 29


https://www.thedispatch.in/amarnath-yatra-crosses-50000-mark-in-3-days/

The tribunals confirmed the outlawing of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Jammu and Kashmir (TeH) and Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) (MLJK-MA) under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

https://www.thedispatch.in/judicial-tribunals-confirm-ban-on-2-jk-separatist-groups/

The department however, exempted those officials, who have been deployed in Gujjar, Bakerwal, Pahari hostels and for facilitation of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2024.
https://www.thedispatch.in/dsek-recalls-its-staff-deployed-attached-in-other-govt-deptts/

Located some 25 kilometres from Kulgam town, Aharbal, often referred to as ‘Niagara of Kashmir’, is abuzz with both local and domestic tourists.


https://www.thedispatch.in/over-2-lakh-visitors-flock-aharbal-in-6-months/

Er Aqib Hussain, Assistant Director and Commandant Srinagar City said that the widespread distribution of fire stations aims to ensure rapid response times, essential for reducing damage and protecting lives.


https://www.thedispatch.in/29-fire-stations-in-srinagar-enhance-citys-firefighting-capabilities-officials/

MP-elected Abdul Rashid Sheikh, alias Er. Rashid, Friday finally took oath as Member of Parliament from Baramulla Lok Sabha segment.

https://www.thedispatch.in/out-on-parole-er-rashid-takes-oath-as-mp/

The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday assigned additional charge of the post of Administrative Secretary, Public Grievances Department (PGD) and CEO, ERA, to Administrative Secretary, Planning Development and Monitoring Department Mohammad Aijaz Asad till further orders.

https://www.thedispatch.in/aijaz-asad-gets-additional-charge-of-two-departments/

Four unidentified militants have been killed in an ongoing gunfight in Chinnigam area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday.

https://www.thedispatch.in/4-militants-killed-in-kulgam-encounter-operation-on/

The crescent for the Muharram, which marks the first month of Islamic year, has not been sighted anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir, said Grand Mufti Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi here on Saturday.

https://www.thedispatch.in/new-islamic-year-to-commence-from-monday-grand-mufti/

As per information, the terrorists fired on a sentry post of Territorial Army at village Galuthi in Manjakote area around 4 am, prompting retaliation by troops, they said.

https://www.thedispatch.in/rajouri-soldier-injured-as-terrorists-open-fire-at-army-camp/

So far 6 militants including two army troopers have been killed in twin gunfights which erupted in Mudergham and Chinnigam area of Kulgam. The operation at both areas are still underway, the officer added. More details will follow.

https://www.thedispatch.in/6-militants-2-soldiers-killed-in-kulgam-encounter-operation-on/

While rejecting the plea, the court took judicial notice of the fact that decisions taken at the highest level and for the benefit of the security & sovereignty of the country can be kept confidential.

https://www.thedispatch.in/delhi-hc-rejects-plea-against-bocking-of-briar-messaging-app-in-jk/