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Cloudbursts, heavy rains leave 2 dead in J&K
Jammu Tawi, Aug 03: Two persons were killed as multiple cloudbursts and intense rainfall battered several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, triggering flash floods, damaging roads, bridges, houses and agricultural land. Traffic on the strategic...
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India's greatest strength lies in its young population: Sinha
Srinagar, Aug 2: India's greatest strength lies in its young population, with nearly 65 per cent of the population below the age of 35, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday as he urged the youth to work towards nation...
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2 Chhattisgarh labourers killed in Kulgam terror attack
Kulgam, Aug 01: Two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed after terrorists opened fire at a brick kiln in Kelam village in Kulgam district on Friday evening. An official told the news agency that both the workers sustained critical injuries...
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Terrorists gun down migrant labourer, injure another in Kulgam
Srinagar, July 31: A migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed and another critically injured after suspected terrorists opened fire at a brick kiln in the Kelam area of Kulgam district on Friday evening, triggering a massive security operation...
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No Pakistani Kashmir, only POK: Indian Embassy in US
There is no Pakistani Kashmir, the Indian Embassy in the US said on Wednesday, pointing out that the headline of a news report in a leading American daily was "misleading and incorrect”. The news report in The New York Times referred to violent...
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Govt enforces Uniform Building Permission fee across UT
Jammu Tawi, July 29: In a significant move aimed at ensuring uniformity and transparency in the building permission process, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved a common building permission fee structure for the entire Union Territory,...
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LG Sinha visits SKIMS, assures best medical care to injured pilgrims
Srinagar, July 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday visited SKIMS Soura to enquire about the health and well-being of the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims injured in a road accident at Ganiwan in Ganderbal district earlier in the day. During the...
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Bill to contain Paper-leak introduced in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, Jul 27 : After six straight days of disruption over NEET fiasco, the Lok Sabha is likely to function smoothly on Tuesday when it takes up for discussion a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law, which was introduced in the House amidst...
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India emerging as trusted global defence partner: PM
New Delhi, Jul 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives for the country during the 1999 Kargil War, saying Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds everyone of the "extraordinary courage" displayed by the...
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Heavy rain disrupts life across J&K; Woman dies in house collapse, several roads closed
Srinagar, Jul 25: Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, triggering landslides, flash flood concerns and a house collapse that claimed the life of a woman in Rajouri district, while disrupting road connectivity across the...
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Martyr Qureshi’s sacrifice will inspire generations: LG
Srinagar, Jul 24: Stating that entire nation is proud of brave-heart Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that his courage, sacrifice and devotion to duty will remain etched in our collective memory forever. According...
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81.26 pc rural households in J&K have tap water
Jammu Tawi, Jul 23: The Centre on Thursday informed Parliament that 81.26 per cent of rural households in Jammu and Kashmir have been provided Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCS) under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), with more than 9.89 lakh new...
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Terrorist kills Cop on Amarnath Yatra duty, massive Op launched
: In the first terror attack targeting police personnel in the Kashmir Valley this year, a lone terrorist, believed to be a Pakistani, shot dead a policeman on Amarnath Yatra security duty in Kashmir's Anantnag town on Wednesday. The attack on Head...
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Flash floods ravage parts of J&K; rescue operations intensify, 23 dead
Jammu Tawi, July 21: Torrential rains triggered flash floods in Beerwah and Khag areas of Budgam district on Tuesday, sweeping away a man and causing extensive damage to shops, roads and public infrastructure, while rescue teams continued searching for...
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Rain fury claims nine more lives, toll reaches 21
Jammu Tawi, Jul 20: Nine people were killed in separate rain-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, including seven members of two families who died after a flash flood and landslide buried a house in Poonch district and two persons killed...
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14 stranded people rescued from swollen rivers in Jammu, Rajouri
At least 12 people were killed and several others missing as torrential rains unleashed landslides and flash floods across the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri on Sunday, causing widespread damage to public and private infrastructure...
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Writing Has No Match: LG Sinha
Srinagar, July 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that nothing matches the power of writing and called upon the youth to develop the habit of reading to become good writers. Addressing the third edition of the Chinar Book Festival...
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Hydrogen-powered train successful example of Make in India campaign: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off from here India's first hydrogen-powered train connecting Jind to Sonipat in Haryana, calling it a successful example of the 'Make in India' campaign. With this, India has joined a select group of...
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EPFO highlights Vishwas-2026 benefits during seminar with BBIA leadership
Sumeet Singh, Regional P.F. Commissioner-i conducted an interactive seminar with the newly elected President, Bari Brahmana Industries Association (BBIA) Tarun Singla, Chairman, Federation of Industries Jammu, along with the office bearers of BBIA....
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Sinha calls for showcasing Jammu to Amarnath Pilgrims
Jammu Tawi, Jul 15: Directing officials to showcase Jammu and organize sightseeing tours of key spiritual and tourism spots for Amarnath pilgrims in the region, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Wednesday reiterated his resolve to make this year's...
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Community support key to drug victims' reintegration: LG
Srinagar, July 14: Terming community participation crucial for successful reintegration of drug abuse victims into mainstream, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that volunteers and interested Government employees must be encouraged to...
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Centre plans Hill Councils for all seven Ladakh districts
Leh, July 13: Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Monday said that the Centre has decided to extend the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) system to all seven districts of the Union Territory and Ladakh-specific institutional...
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Twin cloudbursts trigger flash floods in Anantnag’s Shangus, Pahalgam; no casualties reported
Two cloudbursts struck south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday late evening, triggering flash floods in Shangus and Pahalgam, damaging agricultural land and inundating several huts and hotels, officials said. The first cloudburst hit the upper...
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Fresh directions on National Song, Anthem; MHA orders strict compliance
New Delhi, July 11: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued fresh directions regarding the singing and playing of the National Song and the National Anthem, directing all State Governments, Union Territory Administrations and Central Ministries...
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Rain, flash floods, landslides hit Jammu region
Jammu Tawi, Jul 8: Rain and thundershowers lashed several districts of Jammu division on Wednesday evening, with brief intense spells triggering localized flash floods, mudslides and landslides in some areas. Reports aid that Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi,...
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Nature's fury hits Doda again, damages homes, buries vehicles
Jammu Tawi, July 07: Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in the Thathri area of Jammu's Doda district early Tuesday, damaging houses, shops and vehicles, blocking the Doda-kishtwar National Highway (NH-244) and disrupting normal...
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Lotus will blossom in Kashmir soon: Nitin Nabin
Jammu Tawi, Jul 06: On his maiden visit to the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the BJP national president, Nitin Nabin, on Monday said that very soon the lotus will also blossom/bloom in Kashmir like Jammu and entire J&K will become...
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Prioritize safety, security & convenience of Yatris: Sinha
Srinagar, Jul 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday conducted an extensive review of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, visiting the Nunwan Base Camp and Chandanwari to assess security, pilgrim facilities, healthcare arrangements and...
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4812 pilgrims leave Jammu for shrine
Srinagar, Jul 04: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a highlevel meeting to review the overall management and ground situation of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra 2026. According to the details available with the news agency LG Sinha...
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Ladakh to get Ut-level elected body with legislative powers
In a major development, representatives of the Union Home Ministry, the Leh Apex Body (LAB), and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Friday finalized the minutes of the subcommittee meeting held on May 22, in which both sides reached consensus on...
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Amarnath Yatri bhandara begins at Jammu Railway Station
A community kitchen (bhandara) for Shri Amarnath pilgrims commenced at Jammu Railway Station on Thursday under the auspices of the Akhil Bhartiya Dharam Prachar Sewa Samiti. The bhandara was inaugurated by Mahamandleshwar Shri Shri 1008 Acharya...
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Gadkari announces completion of viaduct, tunnel on NH-44 in J&K
\ New Delhi, Jul 1: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday announced the completion of two major infrastructure projects on National Highway-44 in Jammu and Kashmir, aimed at improving connectivity and ensuring safer...
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VB-G RAM G Act to come into force from today
New Delhi, June 30: The Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 will come into force from July 1, with the Centre on Tuesday stating that all arrangements have been made for its implementation. The Ministry of...
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Multi-layer security grid in place from Punjab to J&K
Jammu Tawi, Jun 29: Ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3, security agencies have intensified preparations across the pilgrimage route from Punjab to Kashmir, conducting mock drills, activating surveillance systems and strengthening...
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India becoming self-reliant from seas to skies: PM
New Delhi, Jun 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India's growing self-reliance in defence and aviation, saying the successful maiden flight of the Made-in-india C-295 aircraft and the induction of three indigenously built naval...
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Calls Kashmiriyat a reflection of India's enduring unity in diversity
Srinagar, Jun 27: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said India's civilisational identity is founded on inclusivity, mutual respect and coexistence, asserting that the country has never imposed any religion on others or asked...
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Challenges Mehbooba to prove charges; promises detailed soon
Jammu Tawi, Jun 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday dismissed backdoor appointment allegations levelled by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and termed her claims as politically motivated. Talking to reporters here, CM Omar, invoked a Hindi proverb,...
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Over 164 dead, 971 injured as massive quakes hit Venezuela
At least 164 people have been killed and 971 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread destruction and triggering massive rescue operations across the country. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez...
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J&K faces 530 tonne daily waste treatment gap; Dal, Wular lakes at risk: NGT Report
An Amicus Curiae appointed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised concerns over gaps in municipal solid waste and sewage management in Jammu and Kashmir, while suggesting several measures to safeguard environmentally sensitive water bodies,...
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After registering high drop-out rate, J&K schools rank among lowest performers
Jammu Tawi, Jun 23: Alarm bells are ringing for 'middle-stage students' of Jammu and Kashmir as the scores place it among the ‘lowest-performing regions'. While the official documents reveal that the national averages already paint a concerning...
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Thousands attend Mela Kheer Bhawani; seek blessings, pray for peace, harmony
Srinagar, Jun 22: Thousands of devotees gathered at the Mata Kheer Bhawani shrine at Tulmulla in Ganderbal on Monday to celebrate Jyeshtha Ashtami offering prayers for peace, prosperity, and communal harmony in Jammu and Kashmir and across the...
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Pahalgam Attack: NIA chargesheet exposes terror supply network via drones
Cross-border drones successfully dropped arms and ammunition as deep into Kashmir as the Baramulla district without detection, according to a National Investigation Agency (NIA) chargesheet filed in the last year’s audacious Pahalgam terror attack...
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JK Police bags Passport Seva Excellence Award
Srinagar, Jun 20: Jammu and Kashmir Police has been honoured with the Institutional Performance Award for State Police in Passport Seva 2025–26, earning the distinction for the second consecutive year. The award, presented by the Union External...
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CS directs rationalization of departmental cadres, timely conduct of DPCS
Srinagar, June 18: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday chaired a highlevel meeting of Administrative Secretaries to review the status of Recruitment Rules (RRS) across departments and assess progress in conducting Departmental Promotion Committees...
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From crushing terrorism to Art 370, PM redefined India's security doctrine: Shah
New Delhi, Jun 17: Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi led regime for fundamentally transforming country's national security architecture over the past 12 years, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the decisive steps like policy of...
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₹38,400 Crore Record Defence Exports enhancing India's pride Vishwas ke, Vikas ke, Jan-kalyan ke
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Us-iran framework deal raises hopes of peace, but key disputes remain unresolved
In a major diplomatic breakthrough after months of military confrontation that shook global energy markets and heightened fears of a wider Middle East conflict, the United States and Iran have agreed to a preliminary framework aimed at ending...
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Railway staff recovers stolen Mobile, Hand over unauthorized traveller to GRP
The ticket-checking staff of the Jammu Division displayed exemplary alertness and professionalism by recovering a passenger’s stolen mobile phone and ensuring its safe return to the owner. An unauthorized traveller found in possession of the device was...
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Homecoming of KP community their truest victory: Sinha
Srinagar, Jun 13: Asserting that journey of Kashmiri Pandit Community has been scarred by genocide, exile and struggle, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that world once saw their wounds but now it's witnessing their triumph. Addressing...
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Shah directs multi-layered security grid, drones, CCTV deployment for Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, Jun 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a highlevel meeting in the national capital to review security preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, with a strong focus on ensuring a safe and smooth pilgrimage for...
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CM seeks greater investment, institutional support for J&K
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday sought greater investment and institutional support for the Union Territory at the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, calling for parity with hill states under the "Pride of Hills" initiative, a...
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Indian Culture is the foundation of nation building: Guv Kavinder
Shimla, June 8: The Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta said that Indian culture is the foundation of nation building and emphasized the need to connect the younger generation with the country's rich cultural heritage, traditions and...
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Domestic LPG cylinder price increased by Rs 29
New Delhi, Jun 7: The Centre on Sunday said Indian households continue to pay among the lowest prices for cooking gas globally despite a recent increase in domestic LPG rates, attributing the hike to a sharp rise in international prices following...
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Yogi warns rioters, Highlights development push in Gonda
Gonda, June 6: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday asserted that the pre-2017 era of riots, lawlessness and insecurity would never return to the state, warning that anyone attempting to disrupt social harmony and festive...
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Unity in Diversity defines India's civilizational ethos: LG
Srinagar, Jun 04: Asserting that India has consistently emphasized unity in diversity and shown respect to every faith, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that respecting all ideas and beliefs has always been tradition of Sanatan...
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21 killed in South Delhi Hotel Fire, foreigners among dead
A massive fire broke out in a hotel in a congested bylane in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people, including foreigners whose ailing relatives were being treated in hospitals nearby. The blaze at the Flourish Stay...
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Storm havoc in Jammu, Kashmir: Two killed, crops, orchards damaged
Jammu Tawi, Jun 02: As hailstorms, intense rainfall and gusty winds caused widespread damage to crops and orchards across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, a man was killed and his wife critically injured after a tree fell on them in...
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6.67 lakh households voluntarily submit census details in J&K
: In a record of sorts, as many as 6.67 lakh households in Jammu and Kashmir have voluntarily submitted census details through the self-enumeration portal before the commencement of Houselisting Operations, which began on Monday in Jammu and...
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Govt cuts export duy on Petrol, Diesel, domestic rate unchanged
The government has halved windfall gains tax on export of petrol to Rs 1.5 litre, while reducing the levy on diesel to Rs 13.5/litre and aviation turbine fuel to Rs 9.5/litre effective June 1. The finance ministry in a notification said road and...
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Armed Forces ready for ‘Op Sindoor 2.0’ if need arises: Army Chief
Pune, May 30: The armed forces are fully prepared for ‘Operation Sindoor 2.0’ if the need arises, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi said on Saturday, asserting that all three services are enhancing synergy for modern multi-domain warfare that...
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State can’t curb liberty over bureaucratic delays: SC
New Delhi, May 29 : Underlining that the liberty of an individual cannot be curtailed by the State on account of slow bureaucratic processes, the Supreme Court on Friday awarded Rs 11 lakh compensation to a man who was kept in illegal custody for 24...
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OSM system backed by secure, robust IT Platform: CBSE
New Delhi, May 28: Amid the controversy over its Onscreen Marking System, the CBSE on Thursday asserted that it was a “secure and robust IT platform” and that no compromise or vulnerability has been reported in the actual evaluation portal. The...
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Demographic changes due to illegal migration not limited to border areas: MHA
The demographic changes due to illegal migration are not limited just to border areas, but their impact has extended, “affecting urban centres, industrial corridors, tribal regions, and other socially and economically sensitive areas,” said a...
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Installing Anti-drone systems within 6 months to curb narcotics smuggling: HM
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the government is in the process of installing anti-drone systems within the next six months as part of increased vigilance to curb the smuggling of narcotics and weapons through drones. However, he...
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300 tourists rescued in 7-hr operation after Gulmarg Gondola malfunctions
Srinagar, May 25: Over 300 tourists were left stranded mid-air for hours inside 65 cabins of the famous Gulmarg Gondola cable car after a major technical snag halted Asia's highest ropeway, causing panic among the holidayers before they were...
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Encounter underway in Rajouri forests; 2–3 terrorists believed trapped
An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the forest area of Jammu’s Rajouri district on Saturday. An official told the news agency that the gunfight erupted in the Dorimal forests after security forces launched a cordon and...
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Dialogue ends deadlock: Centre, Ladakh reach understanding on key issues
Jammu Tawi, May 22: The prolonged standoff between Ladakh and the Union Government over safeguards and the form of elected governance has almost come to an end, with both sides reaching an understanding on key issues on Friday. Two groups spearheading...
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Pulwama attack mastermind Burhan Hamza shot dead by unknown gunmen in POJK
: Arjumand Gulzar, alias Burhan Hamza, a designated terrorist and the key mastermind behind the 2019 Pulwama terror attack on a CRPF convoy, has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), officials said here on...
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SEC finalizes Panchayat Electoral Rolls 2026
The State Election Commission, Jammu & Kashmir, has concluded the annual revision of Panchayat Electoral Rolls with the publication of the Final Panchayat Electoral Rolls 2026, fixing April 1, 2026 as the qualifying date. The comprehensive exercise,...
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Forest Land demolition row exposes fresh rift between Omar Govt and LG Adm
Jammu Tawi, May 19: The demolition of alleged illegal structures on forest land near the Mahamaya Temple in Jammu has triggered a fresh confrontation between the elected National Conference-led govern- ment and the office of Lieu- tenant Governor...
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Recruitment in terror ranks negligible: LG
Srinagar, May 18: Asserting that recruitment in terror ranks has become “almost negligible,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said terrorism in the Jammu and Kashmir has been pushed to the margins. He also praised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah...
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If Pak continues to support terrorism it will become history: Army Chief
Issuing a stern warning to Pakistan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said Islamabad must stop harbouring terrorists and acting against India, or decide “whether it wants to remain a part of geography or become part of...
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India ready to support early restoration of peace in West Asia: PM
Abu Dhabi, May 15 : India is ready to extend all possible support for the earliest restoration of peace and stability in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, as he condemned the attacks on the UAE while praising the Gulf country's...
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Don’t provoke India again, we will hit back: Rajnath warns Pak
Jammu Tawi, May 14: Reiterating India's “zero tolerance” policy against terrorism, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday warned Pakistan of a stronger response if India is provoked again. Addressing a public gathering in Rajasthan's Nagaur after...
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Anti-drug drive in J&K turning into people’s movement: LG Sinha
Srinagar, May 13: Asserting that when masses unite, no force can stop them, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that people of Jammu and Kashmir are very clear and firm that they want stringent action against drug smugglers. LG Sinha...
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