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J-K: Indian Army launches Radio Kangan 88.4 FM in Ganderbal to connect, empower local youth

The Indian Army launched Radio Kangan 88.4 FM in Wussan, Ganderbal, Central Kashmir, to connect with and empower local youth by providing a platform for public service outreach, including education, culture, entrepreneurship, and more.... read..

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Goods train derails in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua

A goods train travelling from Jammu to Punjab derailed in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Kathua district on Thursday morning following heavy rainfall and a landslide, officials said.... read..

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Seven injured as bus overturns in J-K's Udhampur

At least seven passengers were injured after the bus they were travelling in skidded off the road and overturned in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Thursday, officials said.... read..

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Amarnath Yatra: Devotees perform 'Chhari Mubarak' puja in Pahalgam

Amidst the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, the 'Chhari Mubarak', auspicious mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to Pahalgam from Srinagar for Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and flag hoisting.... read..

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J&K: Arms, explosives recovered in joint operation in Poonch

A joint search operation by the Romeo Force of the Indian Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police is currently underway in the dense forests of Khanater Top in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, despite challenging w... read..

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J-K: 8th batch of devotees departs for Amarnath Yatra from Nunwan base camp

The eighth batch of devotees departed from Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam for their pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Amarnath on Thursday morning.... read..

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Consignment of explosives, arms, ammunition dropped by drone: Indian Army launches search operation in Poonch

A consignment of explosives, arms and ammunition was detected during the joint search operation launched by the Romeo Force of the Indian Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police in Poonch district.... read..

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Terrorism will not survive in Kashmir; people have risen against it: LG Manoj Sinha

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the grand exhibition Bharat Sanrachna Jammu & Kashmir in Srinagar and highlighted the transformative journey of the region in recent years.... read..

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J-K: Fire breaks out in residential houses at Khanyar in Srinagar

A fire broke out in a residential area at Khanyar in Srinagar on Wednesday.... read..

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"Everything has been well arranged": Amarnath pilgrim from Philippines praises Yatra experience

An Amarnath Yatra pilgrim from the Philippines, who is a member of the Indian diaspora, on Wednesday praised the administration of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) for arrangements made for the pilgrimage, despite initial fears following the... read..

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J-K Police launches women safety and empowerment initiative 'BHAROSA'

In a landmark move to strengthen women's safety and public confidence in policing, the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban (DKR) Range, under the leadership of DIG Shridhar Patil, launched BHAROSA comprehensive initiative aimed at address... read..

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Jammu and Kashmir: 7th batch of devotees departs for Amarnath Yatra from Nunwan base camp

The seventh batch of pilgrims departed for the Amarnath Yatra from the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam on Wednesday. Devotees expressed satisfaction with the arrangements and prayed for peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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J-K Police seizes properties of Pakistan-based terrorist handler in Kupwara

In a major crackdown on terror operatives and their support structures, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Sogam Kupwara, have seized properties belonging to a Pakistan-based Kashmiri militant handler and top commander of proscribed terror outfits Hizbul Mujahid... read..

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J-K: Srinagar Police attaches drug peddlers' property worth Rs 75 lakh

In a significant move to combat the drug menace and dismantle the infrastructure supporting narcotics trafficking, the Srinagar Police has attached a residential property worth approximately Rs 75 lakh under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances ... read..

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JK: Horticulture training programme organised in Pargwal to empower women and increase employment opportunities

The Department of Horticulture Jammu, organised a one-day Capacity Building-cum-Training Programme for farmers, especially targeting the empowerment of women at Pargwal under the chairmanship of MLA Akhnoor Mohan Lal.... read..

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Pilgrims participating in Amarnath Yatra receive free langar services in Jammu

Thousands of pilgrims participating in the ongoing Amarnath Yatra 2025 are receiving free langar services at the Jammu base camp and other locations, including the National Highway.... read..

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"Pakistan is trying to destroy peace, prosperity of J-K," says LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday accused Pakistan of trying to disturb the peace and prosperity of the Union Territory and said that some people are unhappy with Jammu and Kashmir's development.... read..

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Director Imtiaz Ali celebrates his mother's 75th birthday in Pahalgam, fans react

Critically acclaimed director Imtiaz Ali celebrated his mother's 75th birthday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Sunday.... read..

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"Went down memory lane": Piyush Goyal shares glimpse of his visit to J-K; meets several delegations

Union Minister Piyush Goyal shared a glimpse of his visit to Jammu and Kashmir where he enjoyed a 'shikara' ride on Dal Lake and met various delegations ranging from business sectors and held discussions with them.... read..

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RFID counters set up to track Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims' movement

In a bid to ensure the safety and efficient monitoring of devotees undertaking the Amarnath Yatra, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cards are being distributed to pilgrims. The Ramban District Informatics Centre has set up multiple RFID distribution ... read..

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J-K: Terrorist hideout busted in Poonch; grenades, ammunition recovered in joint operation

Security forces busted a terrorist hideout during a joint anti-terror operation conducted by the Poonch Police Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Indian Army's Romeo Force in the Marha area near Behram Gala.... read..

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Indian Army honours Kargil bravehearts at Mount Kang Yatse

Indian Army's Fire and Fury Corps added yet another feather to its illustrious mountaineering history by successfully summiting Mount Kang Yatse in the challenging terrain of Ladakh's Markha valley. The expedition was flagged off by Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla, ... read..

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J-K: Janbhagidari Abhiyan 2025 at Darsoo brings govt services to doorsteps in Udhampur

A mega outreach camp under the "Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA) 2025" was held at Panchayat Ghar Darsoo in Udhampur district, providing villagers from Gudhaar and nearby areas with direct access to key government welfare schemes and on-the-spot gr... read..

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J-K: Dharhali and Saktoh river water level rise after heavy rainfall on Rajouri district

Heavy rainfall has caused the rise of water levels in the Dharhali and Saktoh rivers in Rajouri district.... read..

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Piyush Goyal meets J-K traders, discuss strategies to sustain industrial development in cold chain, agro-processing sectors

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal met with representatives of the Jammu-Kashmir Fruits and Vegetable Processing and Integrated Cold Chain Association (JKPICCA) in Srinagar on Sunday.... read..

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"No guilty will be spared": BJP's Tarun Chugh over murder of businessman Gopal Khemka in Bihar

Amid a political row sparked over the murder of a businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna's Gandhi Maidan area, BJP leader Tarun Chugh on Sunday said that the NDA government in Bihar, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is committed to maintaining law and order.... read..

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"We roam freely because they stand with guns": Pilgrims laud Amarnath Yatra security

Pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra have expressed appreciation for the security forces and the overall arrangements along the Pahalgam route, saying that they feel safe and supported in their spiritual journey to the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath... read..

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Will recommend reducing GST to 5 per cent on J-K's handloom, handicraft products: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday promised to recommend a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax imposed on handicrafts and handloom products to help promote the sector in Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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Srinagar: Union Minister Piyush Goyal enjoys 'shikara' ride on Dal Lake

Union Minister Piyush Goyal enjoyed a 'shikara' ride on Dal Lake during his visit to Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.... read..

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Union Minister Goyal meets trade, commerce delegations in Srinagar, lauds locals for support during Op Sindoor

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, during his visit to Srinagar on Sunday, thanked people for their support during Operation Sindoor.... read..

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J-K: Heavy rainfall triggers severe waterlogging at under-construction underpass on National Highway in Udhampur

Severe waterlogging was witnessed at an under-construction underpass at Sangoor on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur on Sunday.... read..

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"Message of Karbala is observed even to this day": JKNC MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Ashura

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Chief Spokesperson and MLA Tanvir Sadiq, on the occasion of Ashura, said that the message of Karbala continues to inspire even after 1,400 years.... read..

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J-K: Over 300 cadets undergo training at new NCC battalion in Udhampur

More than 300 cadets of the newly established 6th Jammu and Kashmir National Cadet Corps (NCC) Battalion are undergoing intensive military training at the Zorawar NCC Training Academy in Udhampur.... read..

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"Misconception that pilgrims would decrease after Pahalgam attack": Jitendra Singh on large turnout at Amarnath Yatra

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that around 26,000-27,000 pilgrims have visited the Amarnath Yatra since the commencement of the annual pilgrimage on July 2, dispelling the misconception that the enthusiasm of pilgrims would decrease after... read..

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan attends sixth convocation of Sher-e-Kashmir University in Srinagar

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended the sixth convocation ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K), Srinagar, and conferred degrees upon the ... read..

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J-K: Union Min Shivraj Chouhan visits SKUAST-K horticulture gardens; holds stakeholder meeting on agriculture, allied sectors

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, visited the horticulture research and demonstration blocks of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Shalim... read..

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Ramban: Last vehicle of Pahalgam convoy hits four stranded vehicles; 36 passengers sustain minor injuries

Thirty-six Amarnath Yatra pilgrims sustained minor injuries after the last vehicle of the Pahalgam convoy lost control and collided with four-stranded vehicles at the Chanderkot Langer site in Ramban district on Saturday, stated an official.... read..

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J-K: Devotees depart from Nunwan Base Camp for Amarnath Yatra

A large number of devotees departed from Nunwan Base Camp on Saturday to begin their spiritual journey toward the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath Ji, located in the snow-clad Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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Dhalwad's 4-Lane Flyover and Mehad's 2-lane tunnel now operational

The construction of the 500-metre four-lane viaduct (flyover) at Dhalwas and a two-lane 700-metre canopy tunnel at Mehad near Cafeteria Mod on the NH44 has helped in easier movement of vehicles for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims.... read..

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J-K: First batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims returns amid tight security

The first batch of Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims returned to Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Udhampur on Friday after visiting the holy cave.... read..

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Srinagar: Senior police officials distribute water among Shia mourners participating in Muharram procession

Senior police officials of the Jammu and Kashmir police distributed water bottles among the Shia mourners who participated in the Muharram procession on Friday.... read..

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Amarnath Yatra: 2nd batch of devotees depart from Pahalgam, lauds arrangements

The second batch of devotees departed from Pahalgam for the Amarnath Yatra on Friday morning. Amid the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror attack, devotees lauded the arrangements and said there is nothing to be afraid of.... read..

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J-K: Doda Police step up security for Amarnath Yatra, vow to wipe out terrorism

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has intensified security arrangements in the Doda region as the Shri Amarnath Yatra commenced, while also reaffirming their commitment to eliminating terrorism from the area.... read..

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Srinagar: People gather in big numbers to participate in Muharram procession

People gathered in large numbers on the roads of Srinagar ahead of the traditional Muharram procession on Friday.... read..

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"Befitting reply to Pak terrorists": BJP's Shagun Parihar on Amarnath Yatra after Pahalgam attack

As Amarnath Yatra began after the recent Pahalgam terror attack, Kishtwar MLA Shagun Parihar said that the administration and people have given a befitting reply to terrorists conspiring to disrupt the Yatra.... read..

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Potters of Udhampur enjoy rise in sale of earthen vessels

With summer finally setting in, potters all over Udhampur have been enjoying a boom for their earthenware.... read..

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