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Kashmiri rapper SXR stirs waves with his words

As the youth of Kashmir are doing admirable work in education, science and technology, art, literature, sports and singing, here goes another successful story of a 31-year-old rapper, whose tunes and words are making the noise in the valley.... read..

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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan ready to welcome pilgrims on Chaitra Navratra

Adorned with thousands of multi-hued flowers, the holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is all set to host pilgrims expected to visit it in large numbers during the ensuing nine-day Navratra beginning from March 22.... read..

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Mehbooba Mufti welcomes opening of Sharda Devi temple in J-K

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday welcomed the opening of the Sharda Devi Temple near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, saying that Pandits of Union Territory were looking forward to it.... read..

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J-K LG's advisor Bhatnagar inaugurates Tribal Youth Exchange programme in Jammu

Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday inaugurated the seven-day Tribal Youth Exchange Programme which aims to empower the tribal students by providing them with exposure to diverse cultures, education, and s... read..

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Small test train runs on 'world's highest railway bridge track' on Chenab River

A small train ran on Tuesday on the world's highest railway track under construction on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link on the Chenab valley in Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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Meet Hina Chaudhary, highly educated female entrepreneur of Kashmir valley

Although in the past business was considered the occupation of men, nowadays women are not only adopting the profession of commerce but also emerging as successful entrepreneurs.... read..

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Rare and elusive duck species visit Kashmir after 116 years

Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA) employee Showkat Ahmad first reported and captured the duck species on camera at the iconic Wular lake on January 22, 2023, which were later identified as long-tailed ducks (globally vulnerable) and were... read..

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J-K: Horticulture department organizes mega export conclave in Jammu

The Department of Horticulture Planning and Marketing on Monday organized a mega export conclave at Jammu, which was participated by exporters from across the country dealing in the export of Agricultural and Horticultural produce.... read..

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Action to be taken against officials responsible for lapse: J-K Police on conman Kiran Patel case

After the arrest of conman Kiran Patel, who impersonated as a senior official of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir Police said that strict action would be taken against the officials responsible for the lapse.... read..

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Amarnath Yatra: Drones, mine-proof vehicles to be used for top-notch security, says J-K Police

To ensure full-proof security to the Amarnath yatra, drone and mine-proof vehicles will be used, said Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday.... read..

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Asia's largest tulip garden opens for visitors in Srinagar

The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Sunday opened the Tulip Garden in Srinagar for public, who will be allowed access to it from Monday onwards.... read..

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Young girls from Kashmir break stereotypes, opt for male dominant jobs

Women empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir was not less than a challenge for the Indian government, but the measures taken so far have brought laurels and also proved fruitful as many of the young girls instead of sitting idle at home, have managed to set up ... read..

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Searches at Kakapora area in south Kashmir's Pulwama district in terror case: J-K Police

The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Jammu and Kashmir Police is conducting searches at the Kakapora area of South Kashmir's Pulwama district in a case related to terrorism, sources said Monday.... read..

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J-K: Police attach properties of two Over Ground Workers in Bandipora

The Bandipora Police on Monday, attached the properties of two Over Ground Workers (OGW) for allegedly providing shelter and logistic support to the terrorists in North Kashmir's Bandipora.... read..

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Dewar village in South Kashmir sets example of Hindu, Muslim and Sikh brotherhood

Even though the issue of permanent return and resettlement of migrant Pandits in Kashmir Valley has been subject to politics, the residents of Kashmir are still eagerly waiting for the return of Kashmiri Pandits. Kashmir's centuries-old tradition of reli... read..

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How can govt resolve peoples' issues if it cannot spot an imposter: Omar Abdullah on Gujarat conman

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday hit out at the Centre over alleged conman Kiran Patel who was arrested for impersonating as a government official in the Union Territory, asking how a government which got 'tricked' by an imp... read..

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Jammu-Srinagar National Highway closed for traffic following landslide in Udhampur

Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was suspended on Monday morning after heavy overnight rains. Long queues of stranded vehicles were seen on the stretch.... read..

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LG Manoj Sinha lays foundation stone of first international mall in J-K, paves way for more investments

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Sunday, performed the 'bhumi pujan' and laid the foundation of 10 lakh square feet shopping mall at the outskirts of Srinagar, being constructed by Dubai based Emaar group.... read..

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Indrani Balan Foundation: Making a difference by supporting the aspirations of Kashmiri youth

Punit Balan is the first non-J&K entrepreneur to begin working on children's education and other development projects since the repeal of Article 370 in the Union Territory. His goal is to provide free education to the children of Kashmir. The group h... read..

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"Nowruz", 'a perfect example of unity in diversity' Seminar held in J-K's Budgam

A seminar "Nowruz Celebration: The message of Peace and Love" was organised to promote values of peace and solidarity between generations and within families as well as reconciliation and neighbourliness, thus contributing to cultural diversity and friend... read..

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J-K: 13 students injured as van falls into gorge in Poonch

14 people including six girls and seven male students were injured when an "overloaded" eco-van skidded off the road and rolled down into a gorge in Poonch district on Sunday morning, said Dr PA Khan, Block Medical Officer (BMO).... read..

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J-K: Constable dies after arrest by CBI for graft

A policeman died at a hospital within hours of his arrest by CBI on corruption charges in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.... read..

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DPIIT organizes PM Gati Shakti regional workshop in Srinagar

PM Gati Shakti Regional Workshop is being organised in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Friday and Saturday.... read..

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L-G Manoj Sinha to inaugurate 10 lakh sq ft shopping mall in Srinagar tomorrow

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will inaugurate the "Mall of Srinagar" on the outskirts of Srinagar tomorrow a release said.... read..

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Ahead of Navratri, 5 storey Durga Bhawan inaugurated at Vaishno Devi shrine

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Saturday inaugurated the five-storey Durga Bhawan at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan in Katra.... read..

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Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Shri Adhokshajanad Dev Tirthji Maharaj meets J-K LG Manoj Sinha

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Sri Adhokshajanad Dev Tirthji Maharaj met the Jammu Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday at Raj Bhawan.... read..

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Several injured in bus accident in J-K's Pulwama

Several passengers were injured after a bus met with an accident in the Gori Pora area in J&K's Pulwama district on Saturday.... read..

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J-K: SIA conducts raids at eight different places to probe slush funds

The J&K State Investigation Agency (SIA) launched a search operation on Saturday at eight different places to investigate the recipients of slush funds flowing through known secessionist Maulavi Sarjan Barkati of south Kashmir.... read..

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J-K: SIA conducts raids in various districts

The J&K State Investigation Agency (SIA) is conducting raids in Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian and Srinagar districts.... read..

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JK: Encounter breaks out at Mitrigam area of Pulwama, security forces on the job

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces at the Mitrigam area of Pulwama, informed Jammu & Kashmir Police on Saturday.... read..

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"It is really bad...": Mehbooba Mufti on Imran Khan's imminent arrest

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said that the prevailing situation in Pakistan where police are attempting to arrest ex-prime minister Imran Khan was no different from Jammu and Kashmir where leaders have also been put b... read..

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Man posing as top PMO functionary arrested in Srinagar

A man, posing as a top official of the Prime Minister's Office, was arrested in Srinagar city on Thursday, police said.... read..

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Bandipora-Gurez road in J&K re-opens for traffic after 2 months

After remaining closed for two months due to heavy snowfall in J&K's Gurez valley, the Bandipora-Gurez road was thrown open for traffic on Thursday.... read..

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Meet Jammu's Ranjeet Kour, a woman auto-driver breaking barriers

Ranjeet Kour, a resident of Kunjwani in the Jammu district, is one of the first women to be driving an auto-rickshaw that swarms the roads of the Jammu region with UMEED scheme of Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM).... read..

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Kashmir on track to actualise its potential more than ever

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing increased momentum on the path to peace and development as the Indian government has remarkably curbed Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in the region. While economic and social activities are gaining mome... read..

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Fire engulfs Sarpanch's house in J-K's Udhampur, police starts probe

A major fire broke out in the house of a Sarpanch here in the Sarar village in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, police said on Friday.... read..

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J-K: Gujarat man posing as PMO official arrested in Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday said that it arrested a man from Gujarat posing as a senior official of the Prime Minister's Office in Srinagar on March 3.... read..

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"You hold polls in Northeast...": Omar Abdullah asks reason for delay in J-K polls

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah on Thursday hit out at the BJP-led Central government and questioned the "rationale behind delaying" elections in the Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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JK: People welcome public outreach programmes by administration

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has launched a range of public outreach programmes to address and resolve the problems of the people by visiting them.... read..

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Security scenario of J&K's Budgam district reviewed

Deputy Inspector General of Police, Central Kashmir Range Sujit Kumar on Wednesday visited Budgam district and chaired a review meeting regarding security scenario, anti-militancy operations and law and order issues, police said.... read..

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LeT terrorist associate held in Baramulla

A terrorist associate linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT was arrested in J&K's Baramulla on Wednesday and incriminating materials and ammunition recovered from his possession, police said.... read..

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"We live in a secular country where different cultures exist," says PDP chief Mufti on her temple visit

Reacting to the Bharatiya Janata Party's remarks on her temple visit, People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said, "we live in a secular country where Ganga, Yamuna and different cultures exist."... read..

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3-week training on cyber security begins at NIELIT, J&K

Three-week training programme on Cyber Security commenced here on Thursday at the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) in Jammu and Kashmir an official statement said.... read..

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JK: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti visits temple in Poonch, BJP says "gimmick"

People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday visited a temple in the Poonch district and offered prayers.... read..

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J-K: ED raids 10 locations in Srinagar, 9 held for involvement in collecting funds for terror activities on pretext of admission

As many as nine persons were arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for their alleged involvement in accumulating funds for terror activities on the pretext of admission of J&K students in various professional courses in Pakistan based instituti... read..

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J-K: L-G Manoj Sinha presents gallantry awards at police investiture ceremony

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday presented Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Decorations at the Jammu Kashmir Police Investiture Ceremony held at Raj Bhawan, an official release informed.... read..

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4 CRPF jawans injured in road accident in J-K's Udhampur

Four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in a road accident on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.... read..

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Shark Tank India: First Kashmir-based startup raised funding to boost other entrepreneurs

FastBeetle, a startup firm from Jammu and Kashmir, which is into courier delivery service has raised funding worth Rs 90 lakh on reality show Shark Tank India, boosting hopes for other budding entrepreneurs across the Union territory, the BBC has reported... read..

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J-K gets 20 more Diplomate of National Board seats in GMCs, DHs

As a step towards strengthening the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Jammu and Kashmir, 20 more seats have been sanctioned by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Science (NBEMS) under DNB for the institutions of Jammu and Kashmir during the ... read..

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India's G20 Presidency: ADDC attends Youth parliament at HKM College in J-K's Bandipora

The Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Bandipora, Ali Afsar Khan on Wednesday attended the Youth Parliament organised by Nehru Kendra Baramulla at HKM Degree College, Bandipora, an official statement said.... read..

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"Transparency our priority": L-G Manoj Sinha after JKSSB defers exams

Jammu & Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday that there will be no compromise on transparency and merit days after the state service selection board suspended the exams for various posts till further orders.... read..

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