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Three army jawans injured in a terrorist attack in J-K's Kulgam

Three army jawans injured in a terrorist attack in Kulgam district on Wednesday, according to police.... read..

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Violence-free DDC polls in J-K biggest achievement of our administration: Manoj Sinha

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha in his Republic Day address described the holding of violence-free District Development Council (DDC) elections as the biggest achievement of his government.... read..

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Four Army jawans injured in grenade attack by terrorists in J-K's Kulgam

Four soldiers sustained splinter injuries after terrorists lobbed a grenade on the Indian Army's road opening party in the Shamshipura area of Khanabal in Kulgam districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.... read..

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2 soldiers injured in Kashmir terror attack

Two soldiers were injured after terrorists attacked an army patrolling party in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.... read..

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Cold wave to continue in J&K, Ladakh amid dry spell

Minimum temperatures improved across the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday although the mercury continued to remain below freezing point as the weather office said dry weather would continue during the next four days till Sunday.... read..

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Demand for electric blankets rises as temperature dips in Kashmir Valley

As the minimum temperature in Kashmir valley continues to remain below zero degrees, many people are opting for electric blankets to keep themselves warm.... read..

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J-K: 1 arrested for uploading fake application on govt scholarship portal

The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has arrested one person for uploading fake application forms on the Central government National Scholarship Portal for Merit Cum Means Scholarship under Minority Quota for students from the Valley.... read..

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4 soldiers injured in Kashmir terror attack (Ld)

Four soldiers were injured after terrorists lobbed a grenade on a road opening party (ROP) of the army in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday morning, officials said.... read..

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4-day Martial Arts winter camp commences in jJ-K's Pahalgam today

A four-day Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Unified Martial Arts (JKAUMA) winter camp commenced on Wednesday at Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam to promote healthy living through martial arts and raise awareness about ill-effects of drug addiction.... read..

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Scamster held for swindling Rs 1.34 cr from Minority Affairs Ministry

The J&K Police Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested a West Bengal resident on charge of swindling Rs 1.34 crore from the Ministry of Minority Affairs.... read..

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Women Ice Hockey players from Kargil await right opportunities

Ice Hockey players from the Chiktan block of Kargil district possess exemplary courage and talent and are waiting for the right opportunity to make their country proud in the sport.... read..

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Mercury improves across J&K

Minimum temperatures improved across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday as the weather office forecast dry weather till the month end.... read..

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Jammu-Srinagar Highway to open for stranded vehicles on Tuesday

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway will be opened on Tuesday just to facilitate the movement of vehicles stranded between Ramban and Jawahar Tunnel towards Kashmir, officials said on Monday.... read..

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Six police officers awarded JK Police medals for meritorious services

On the eve of Republic Day, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir announced Jammu and Kashmir Police medal for gallantry and J-K Police medal for meritorious service.... read..

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2 pilots injured as Army chopper crash-lands

Two pilots were injured after an Army Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) crash-landed inside a defence area on Monday evening in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, sources said.... read..

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Mobile internet services snapped across Kashmir valley

Mobile internet services have been temporarily suspended across Kashmir valley as a security measure, in view of Republic Day celebrations on Tuesday.... read..

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Republic Day: ITBP jawans march with national flag on frozen water body in Ladakh

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans braved the intense cold to march with the national flag on a frozen water body in Ladakh on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day.... read..

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Indian Army chopper crashes in Kathua, one pilot dead

The Indian Army Dhruv chopper crash-landed at Lakhanpur in Kathua of Jammu and Kashmir in which one pilot lost his life while two sustained injuries.... read..

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Altaf Bukhari meets PM, asks for restoration of J&K statehood

In a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari reiterated the demand for the restoration of statehood of Jammu & Kashmir, the party said in a statement on Monday.... read..

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LG Manoj Sinha leads National Voters' Day celebrations in Jammu and Kashmir

Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha lead the National Voters' Day celebration in the Union Territory on Monday.... read..

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Govt initiatives changed jails from punishment houses into correctional centres: J-K LG Manoj Sinha

Government initiatives have transformed jails from punishment houses into correctional centres, said Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday at a cultural evening on the eve of Republic Day at District Jail, Jammu.... read..

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Prahlad Patel visits Kargil to promote tourism, encourage local talent

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture and Tourism Prahlad Patel visited Kargil to take part in various events to encourage tourism, promote adventure, winter sports and local talent.... read..

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J-K LG pays tribute to army jawan killed in ceasefire violation by Pak

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday paid tribute to army jawan who succumbed to his injuries on Sunday in an unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan on January 18 in Sunderbani sector.... read..

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Security increased in J-K ahead of Republic Day

Security has been increased in Jammu Kashmir ahead of Republic Day, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) J&K Police Wasim Hamdani on Monday.... read..

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India, China agree to push for early disengagement of frontline troops in Ladakh at Corps Commanders talks

India and China agreed to push for an early disengagement of the frontline troops in eastern Ladakh during the ninth round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting held on the Chinese side of the Moldo-Chushul border meeting point on Sunday.... read..

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Tourism Minister announces branch of IISM in Kargil to encourage local talent

To mark the occasion of National Tourism Day, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture and Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel announced a branch of the Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM) in Kargil.... read..

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Intense cold amid dry spell till Jan 31 in J&K, Ladakh

Cold wave condition further intensified in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday due to clear night sky as the meteorological (MET) department said weather would remain dry till January 31.... read..

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Poonch admin holds Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao programme on National Girl Child Day

Poonch district administration organised a programme themed "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" on the occasion of National Girl Child Day on Sunday.... read..

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No Covid related deaths in J&K during last 24 hours

The number of new Covid cases and recoveries were reported to be same in J&K on Sunday. Along with this, no Covid deaths were reported from anywhere during the last 24 hours, the official bulletin said.... read..

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Ladakh to be developed as international tourism hub: Union Minister

Union Tourism and Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel said that Leh-Ladakh and Kargil are being developed rapidly after abrogation of Article 370 with an aim to make them an international tourism hub.... read..

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Security beefed up ahead of Republic Day in J&K

Security in Jammu and Kashmir was beefed up on Monday to ensure that the 72nd Republic Day functions pass off peacefully a day later in the union territory.... read..

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J&K directs preparations for 6 lakh Amarnarh yatris this year

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary, B.V.R. Subrahmanyam on Sunday chaired the 10th meeting of the High-Level Committee of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) to review the preparations being made for a safe and hassle-free Yatra 2021.... read..

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Yellow alert avalanche warning issued for higher reaches of J-K

A 'yellow alert' avalanche warning has been issued for several higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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J-K: Security tightened in Poonch ahead of R-Day

Jammu and Kashmir Police has tightened security in the border district of Poonch ahead of Republic Day celebrations on January 26.... read..

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Centre will work to leverage potential of adventure tourism in Kargil: Prahlad Singh Patel

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture and Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel on Sunday announced that the central government will work to leverage the potential of adventure tourism in Ladakh's Kargil and provide facilities to local youth in a... read..

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Jawan injured in Pak ceasefire violation succumbs to injuries

An Army jawan who was critically injured in a Pakistan ceasefire violation earlier last week succumbed to his injuries on Sunday.... read..

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Long infiltration tunnel unearthed by BSF on J&K border (Ld)

A long infiltration tunnel was unearthed by troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday on the international border in Jammu & Kashmir's Kathua district.... read..

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India, China to hold 9th Corps Commander-level talks today

A Corps Commander level meeting will be held between India and China in Ladakh at 9:30 AM on Sunday, Army sources informed.... read..

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Srinagar receives heavy snowfall, road and air connectivity affected

Srinagar and Mandi area in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir received heavy snowfall on Saturday which affected road and air connectivity in the region.... read..

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Weather improves in J&K, Ladakh, to stay dry till Jan 31

After a day-long spell of rain and snow that caused disruption of both air and surface transport, weather in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh improved on Sunday.... read..

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Army helps woman, her newborn reach home in J-K's snow-laden Kupwara

The Indian Army on Saturday helped a woman reach her home, after she was stuck with her newborn child at a hospital in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir due to heavy snowfall.... read..

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Terror hideout busted, ammunition recovered in J&K

A large quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered after a terrorist hideout was busted by the security forces in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.... read..

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Flights to and from Srinagar airport cancelled due to snowfall

Due to continuous snowfall since Saturday morning, all flights to and from the Srinagar international airport have been cancelled.... read..

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Pakistan dug tunnel in J-K's Pansar from zero-line, says BSF IG

After another tunnel was detected in the Pansar area of Jammu and Kashmir by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday, BSF Inspector-General (IG) NS Jamwal alleged Pakistan of digging the tunnel from the zero-line.... read..

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Snow in valley, rain in Jammu

Mimimum temperatures improved across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Saturday as snow occurred in the valley and rain lashed the plains of Jammu division. Most people in the valley preferred to remain indoors in the morning due to the snow and slippery ro... read..

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With new designs, traditional gown 'Pheran' in great demand during winters in Kashmir

With newer designs, 'Pheran', the traditional knee-length robe that is part of the unique identity of Kashmiri culture continues to be in great demand, especially during bone-chilling winters.... read..

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BSF detects another tunnel in Jammu

Acting upon specific intelligence inputs the Border Security Force (BSF) detected another tunnel in the area of Pansar, Jammu, in the wee hours of Saturday, in the ongoing anti tunnelling drive.... read..

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Jammu-Srinagar highway closed again due to snowfall

After opening for a few hours on Saturday, the Jammu-Srinagar national highway has been closed again due to heavy snowfall, officials said.... read..

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J&K Police organises COVID-19 awareness camp, distributes safety kits to BPL families

The Srinagar district police on Friday organised a COVID-19 awareness camp where coronavirus protection kits were distributed among below poverty line (BPL) families under the Civic Action Program 2020-21.... read..

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Security preparations underway ahead of R-day celebrations in Kashmir valley

Police officials in the Kashmir Valley have been instructed to avoid inconvenience to people during security checks in the run-up to the Republic Day celebrations here, informed Kashmir's Inspector General Vijay Kumar on Saturday.... read..

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Young farmer from J-K's Rajouri wins award for organic mushroom farming

Kartik Kumar Sharma, a young farmer from Doongi block, recently won the 'Best farmer in Rajouri District' award for organic mushroom cultivation, which was presented to him by J&K Lieutenant Governor (LG), Manoj Sinha.... read..

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