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IAF personnel killing: Ex-JKLF commander Javed Ahmed Mir was arrested

The CBI had arrested former Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) commander Javed Ahmad Mir in the killing of four Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel in a militant attack in Srinagar in 1990, the probe agency said on Friday.... read..

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Defence Minister to inaugurate strategic bridge in eastern Ladakh next week

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to inaugurate the Col Chewang Rinchen Bridge built between Durbuk and Daulat Beg Oldie in eastern Ladakh on October 21.... read..

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Non-local truck drivers given protection in Kashmir

Non-local apple traders and truck drivers have moved to secure locations in Kashmir following attacks by militants over the last few days.... read..

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Ladakh Affairs Department headquarters to be shifted to Leh, Ladakh

Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered for shifting of headquarters of Administrative Secretary, Ladakh Affairs Department to Leh, Ladakh with immediate effect.... read..

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Consequent to abolition of J-K Legislative Council, staff shall report to General Administration Department: Administration

The Jammu and Kashmir administration ordered that consequent to abolition of the state Legislative Council in terms of Section 57 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, all the staff shown shall report to the General Administration Department ... read..

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J-K: Farooq Abdullah's sister, daughter released on bail

National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah's sister Suraiya and daughter Safiya were released on bail last night after being detained by police on Tuesday for holding a protest in Srinagar.... read..

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Evolve 'effective mechanism' to maintain law and order in J-K: DGP to security officers

Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh on Thursday directed officers of police and security forces to evolve an "effective mechanism" to maintain law and order and ensure safety and security of the people in Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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Non-local workforce makes a comeback in Kashmir

Rajkumar has a packed work schedule lined up for the next fortnight. After returning to Kashmir last week this migrant worker from Punjab, who does the job of tenting for marriage ceremonies, has got back to work right away.... read..

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Farooq Abdullah detained at his house in Srinagar, his daughter Safiya in judicial custody: Police

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah has been detained at his house in Srinagar, police said on Wednesday.... read..

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Tour operators visit Kashmir after govt lifts travel advisory

Several prominent tour operators visited Kashmir on Wednesday to assess the ground reality in the valley, days after the central government withdrew a travel advisory that requested tourists and pilgrims to curtail their stay in the region.... read..

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3 terrorists killed in encounter in Anantnag belong to LeT, says police

Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday identified the three terrorists killed in an encounter in Bijbehara area in Anantnag as Nasir Chadru, Aqib Hajam and Zahid Hussain, and said that they were affiliated with the proscribed terror outfit LeT.... read..

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BJP incharge of J-K Avinash Rai Khanna meets village headmen

BJP National Vice President and party in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir Avinash Rai Khanna on Wednesday held a meeting with village headmen in Srinagar.... read..

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3 militants killed in Anantnag encounter (Lead)

Three militants were killed on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district during a gunfight with the security forces, police said. As incriminating material including arms and ammunition was recovered, police requested people to co operate and sta... read..

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Non-Kashmiri killed by terrorists in valley

In a bid to create unrest in Jammu and Kashmir region, which is still coming out of a two-month long communication ban post abrogation of Article 370, militants on Wednesday shot down a migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh in a Pulwama village.... read..

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Voice calls connect Kashmir with the world after over 2 months

The resumption of voice calls in Kashmir after two months has ended young Afroza's frequent visits to her neighbour's house. She can now speak to her Bengaluru-based fiance at will.... read..

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J-K: NIT reopens in Srinagar after 2 months

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) here reopened on Tuesday after being shut for two-and-a-half months.... read..

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J&K: Farooq's sister, daughter detained after women's protest (Lead)

A group of Kashmiri women led by former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah's sister Suraiya and daughter Safiya staged a protest here on Tuesday against the scrapping of Article 370.... read..

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Farooq Abdullah's daughter, sister detained during protest over repeal of article 370

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah's daughter and sister were detained in Srinagar on Tuesday during a protest against abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territ... read..

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Mobiles ring again in Kashmir Valley, people overwhelmed

Mobile phones ringing again have made Kashmir happy. Suddenly, life seems to have sprung back and people are smiling as some pervading tension has vanished.... read..

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Prominent Kashmiri women protest Article 370 abrogation

Some prominent women members of the civil society on Tuesday staged a protest against the abrogation of Article 370 in Srinagar.... read..

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Over 6,500 youth take part in recruitment drive in J-K

The recruitment drive for a Territorial Army Battalion in Srinagar received an overwhelming response with 6,500 youth from Jammu and Kashmir participating in it.... read..

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Kashmiri post-paid subscribers feel the pinch, pay for suspended period

As Kashmiris continue to celebrate the restoration of their post-paid mobile phones, service providers are having the last laugh with them charging the subscribers for the period when services were suspended in the valley.... read..

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After 70 days, mobile phones start ringing in Kashmir again

Services of all post paid mobile phones were resumed on Monday across the Kashmir Valley after remaining suspended since August 5 when Article 370 was abrogated.... read..

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India best country for Muslims, Pakistan PM's call for Jihad shameful: Naseeruddin Chishti

Member of a Sufi delegation visiting Jammu and Kashmir, Naseeruddin Chishti on Monday slammed Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's call for 'Jihad' and termed it as shameful while outlining that India is the best country for Muslims.... read..

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Postpaid mobile services restored in J-K

Postpaid mobile services were restored in the remaining parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. The services were made operational from 12 noon.... read..

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J-K: Postpaid mobile services to be functional in Valley from today afternoon

Postpaid mobile services in the remaining areas of Jammu and Kashmir will be functional from 12 pm today.... read..

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Valley residents express joy as postpaid mobile services restore in J-K

People across Jammu and Kashmir heaved a deep sigh of relief after postpaid mobile services were fully restored in the region on Monday.... read..

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Post paid mobile phone service returns to Kashmir (Lead)

Services of all post paid mobile phones were resumed on Monday across the Kashmir Valley after it was suspended on the intervening night of August 4 and August 5 ahead of the scrapping of Article 370.... read..

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J-K: 5 civilians injured in Srinagar grenade attack

At least five civilians were injured in a grenade attack that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar.... read..

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Grenade attack in Srinagar, search ops underway

A grenade attack took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Saturday.... read..

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J-K DGP sanctions over Rs 2 crore welfare loan for police personnel

Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh on Saturday sanctioned over Rs 2 crore welfare loan and relief in favour of 211 police personnel.... read..

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Mobile phones to ring again in Kashmir from Monday

Lifting the communication clamp down in Kashmir, authorities on Saturday said mobile phone services would be restored on Monday forenoon.... read..

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J-K: 1,065 candidates in fray in BDC polls, 27 elected unopposed

After the final withdrawal of nomination papers, 1,065 candidates are in the fray for the elections of chairpersons for the Block Development Councils (BDCs) in Jammu and Kashmir, the directorate of information said in a statement.... read..

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Preparations afoot to start 102-108 ambulance services in J-K: National Health Mission

The long-awaited 102-108 ambulance service is being rolled out in Jammu and Kashmir in a months time for the benefit of general masses, the National Health Mission (NHM) said on Saturday.... read..

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J&K employees told to cite UT preference before bifurcation

Ahead of its formal bifurcation into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the J&K administration on Friday sought options from state government employees for their allocation to either UT.... read..

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J-K govt to its Admin Secys: Stay in Srinagar on 'appointed day' for state bifurcation

The Jammu and Kashmir government has directed all Administrative Secretaries to stay in Srinagar on the "appointed day" for the formation of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and Union Territory of Ladakh, which is October 31.... read..

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J-K govt seeks options from state service employees on choice of posting in UT

The Jammu and Kashmir government has sought options from the state service employees on choice of posting to the successor Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.... read..

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Mehbooba says authorities lying about Kashmir situation

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday accused the authorities of lying about the ground-reality of Kashmir.... read..

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Postpaid mobile services to be restored in Kashmir Valley from Monday

Postpaid mobile services in Jammu and Kashmir will be functional from Monday.... read..

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Govt claims over 99 per cent J-K free from movement restrictions, mobile services to restore from Monday

Postpaid mobile services in Jammu and Kashmir will be functional from Monday.... read..

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J-K: Scores of youth participate in Indian Army recruitment drive in Srinagar

The Indian Army on Saturday here held a recruitment drive in which scores of local youths of South Kashmir participated.... read..

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Govt urges J-K businessmen, stakeholders to come forward fearlessly

The government on Saturday urged all stakeholders in Kashmir to go about their usual business without being deterred by threats of terrorists and separatists in the Valley.... read..

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11 civilians injured in Srinagar grenade explosion

At least 11 civilians were injured on Saturday when militants hurled a grenade at a crowded market in summer capital Srinagar.... read..

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