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J&K LG inaugurates 150-bedded Ujala Cygnus Kashmir Superspeciality Hospital

Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated the 150-bedded Ujala Cygnus Kashmir Superspeciality Hospital in Nowgam.... read..

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Civilian injured during Kashmir encounter succumbs (2nd Ld)

A civilian who sustained injuries during an encounter between terrorists and security forces at Redwani area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Friday has succumbed, officials said.... read..

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The Great India Run flags-off from Srinagar

The Great India Run has been flagged-off from the iconic Lal Chowk in Srinagar on Friday. The relay-run will cover 829 kilometers across 4 states from Srinagar to New Delhi from August 5 to August 15.... read..

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New Delhi reaches out to youth in 'Naya J&K' without involving power brokers

Addressing unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir remained a big concern for 70 years. In the absence of a private sector, the people used to do anything to get a prestigious government job as it was considered as a guarantee for a secure future.... read..

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823 new Covid cases, 2 deaths in J&K

Covid upward surge continued in J&K on Friday where 823 new cases and 2 deaths were reported during the last 24 hours.... read..

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Soldier, civilian injured in Kulgam encounter (Lead)

A soldier and a civilian were injured in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Friday, police said.... read..

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J-K Lt Governor flags off 'The Great India Run' in Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off 'The Great India Run' from the iconic Lal Chowk Srinagar, said officials on Friday.... read..

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Kashmiri youth upbeat about bright career prospects after abrogation of Article 370

The youths in Jammu and Kashmir have been finding new career prospects be it new employment opportunities or starting new business ventures after the abrogation of Article 370.... read..

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779 new cases, one Covid-related death in J&K

Covid surge continues in J&K as 779 new cases came to light on Thursday.... read..

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Kashmir's no-go zones see spurt in tourist attraction

The signing of a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan in February 2020 has once again led to increase in tourist interest in the scenically beautified and serene Kashmiri locations situated in the bordering villages which were prone earlier to a... read..

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Three terrorists held in J&K's Handwara

Three terrorists were arrested from Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara on Thursday and arms and ammunition recovered from their possession, police said.... read..

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Labourer killed in J&K terror attack

A labourer was killed and two others were injured in a grenade attack by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday night, police said.... read..

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New era of peace, development post Article 370 abrogation in J-K

Under the vision of Naya Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Territory has been mapping new heights and fares among the leaders in many sectors.... read..

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JK: LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates renovated Bakshi Stadium, damaged in 2014 floods

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated renovated Bakshi Stadium which was damaged in the 2014 floods.... read..

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J-K DGP reviews ground zero situation in Srinagar ahead of Ashooora, Independence Day

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Friday visited Hazratbal and Lal Chowk areas of Srinagar to take stock of the on-ground deployment of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in view of Ashooora and forthcoming... read..

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Three years of stronger integration of J-K with the Indian Union

Dynast politics has an expiry date. Once, the surname 'Gandhi' made you a genuine heavyweight, but with Rahul losing Amethi, a Gandhi family bastion, that's gone. After Bal Thackeray's demise, Udhav Thackeray, as we have seen recently, could not keep the ... read..

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J-K Police refutes media reports claiming NC, PDP leader put under house arrest

Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday refuted reports of house arrest of some J-K National Conference (NC) and J-K Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders terming them as "completely baseless".... read..

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Scrapping of article 370 leads to purposeful living in J-K

The third anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A that gave Jammu and Kashmir a special status in the Indian Constitution is right around the corner. While the erstwhile leaders of the region and our neighbours are bold critiques and ... read..

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Mehbooba Mufti vows to restore J-K Constitution, BJP hits back, says "propagating anti-national agenda"

As Jammu and Kashmir moved into its third year as a Union Territory after the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A of the Constitution, Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday pledged to restore J-K's flag and Constitution.... read..

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No civilian casualties due to firing by security forces in 3 years: J-K ADGP

Jammu and Kashmir Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Vijay Kumar on Friday asserted that there have been no civilian casualties due to firing by security forces in the union territory in the past three years.... read..

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Labourer from Bihar killed in J&K grenade attack (Lead)

A labourer from Bihar was killed and two others from the same state in a grenade attack by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday night, police said.... read..

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J-K DGP reviews security arrangement ahead of Independence Day, Muharram

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the overall security scenario and arrangements regarding the forthcoming Independence Day and Muharram-ul-Haram functions.... read..

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16 J&K Administrative Service officers inducted into IAS

Sixteen officers of J&K Administrative Service were inducted into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) on Wednesday, according to a Central government notification.... read..

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Terrorists fire on police vehicle in Srinagar

Terrorists fired upon a police vehicle in Srinagar on Wednesday evening and managed to escape under the cover of darkness, police said.... read..

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Tourism in J&K gets boost post abrogation of Article 370

The tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir has got a boost after the abrogation of Article 370 and 35(A) on August 05, 2019.... read..

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J-K: Enhanced infrastructure provides better prospects for sportspersons post abolition of Article 370

The improvement of sports infrastructure and the regular happening of sports events in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A) three years ago has made it an emerging hub of sports.... read..

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J&K: DGP inaugurates Containerized Shooting Range, flags off Bullet resistant light motor vehicles

J&K Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Thursday inaugurated a Containerized Shooting Range and flagged off bullet-resistant Marksman Tactical Intervention Light Motor Vehicles at a function held at Armed Police Complex, Humhama, Srinagar.... read..

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Road construction in J-K gathers record pace after scrapping of Article 370

The pace of construction of roads has increased after the scrapping of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, 2019 from 6.54 kilometres to 20.6 kilometres a day. Now, the total length of roads in Jammu and Kashmir has touched 41,141 kilometres.... read..

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741 new Covid cases in J&K

Covid cases continued to mount in J&K on Tuesday with 741 new cases reported during the last 24 hours, though there was no death.... read..

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J&K Lt Governor requests Amarnath Yatris to have darshan by Aug 5

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday requested Amarnath Yatris to complete darshan by August 5 amid forecasts of adverse weather thereafter.... read..

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J-K on progressive path as ground situation changed after abrogation of Article 370

A lot has changed in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 and 35(A) on August 5, 2019, and experts believe much more are lined up to make the region progressive.... read..

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J-K: Terrorists fire on police vehicle in Srinagar

Terrorists fired upon a vehicle-bound police party in the Allochibagh Bund area of Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, said police.... read..

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Unique Kashmiri Products to enter global markets under PM Modi's 'Vocal For Local'

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is taking steps to promote Kashmiri products and handicrafts in national and international markets under Prime Minister Modi's "Vocal for Local' with an aim to create market linkages for them.... read..

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J-K LG Manoj Sinha urges devotees to visit Amarnath shrine before Aug 5 due to inclement weather

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday urged all devotees to visit the Amarnath cave shrine before August 5 because as per predictions the weather will turn more inclement afterwards.... read..

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J&K: District Carrom Championship held in Srinagar, provides platform to carrom players

Srinagar Carrom Association on Monday organised a Carrom Championship at the indoor sports hall polo ground in Srinagar to provide a platform to carrom players in the region.... read..

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Army pays homage to fallen canine

The Army on Sunday in a military ceremony paid homage to elite assault dog Axel who lost his life after being hit by the bullets of the terrorist during a gunfight between army and a terrorist at Wanigam Bala in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on S... read..

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Naya J&K: Scrapping of Articles 370, 35-A restored rights of women, ended discrimination

Any J&K woman who married an outsider used to lose her status as a permanent resident, which led to a denial of many rights, including her right to inherit own property under Article 35-A of the Constitution. The Article 35-A was incorporated in the Const... read..

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J-K: LeT terrorist, planning major disruption in Amarnath Yatra, apprehended in Aloosa

A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist was apprehended in the higher reaches of Aloosa forest during a joint operation by 26 Assam Rifles, JKP and CRPF, informed the Indian Army on Sunday.... read..

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703 new Covid cases, two deaths in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday reported 703 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths during the last 24 hours.... read..

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2 hybrid LeT terrorists arrested in J&K's Sopore

Two hybrid terrorists, linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT, were arrested by a joint security team from Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Sunday and arms and ammunition recovered from their possession, police said.... read..

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J-K: Vomedh, a theatre group conducts talent hunt to promote Kashmiri culture, language

Vomedh, a theatre and cultural group, organized a talent hunt in collaboration with the central university under project Pagah to promote Kashmiri culture and language.... read..

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Terrorist killed, 2 army jawans, cop injured in Baramulla encounter (2nd Lead)

A terrorist was killed and two soldiers and a policeman were injured in an encounter between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Sunday, police said.... read..

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727 new cases, 2 Covid related deaths in J&K

Covid spread continued unabated in J&K on Friday as 727 new cases and two deaths were reported in the UT during the last 24 hours.... read..

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Army dog 'Axel' killed during anti-terrorist operation in Kashmir

'Axel', an Indian Army dog lost his life in a counter-terrorist operation in the Kashmir valley on Saturday during a building clearance operation there.... read..

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One terrorist eliminated in joint operation by Army, Police in J-K's Baramulla

A terrorist was killed in an encounter in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday morning.... read..

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Online facility to register, download 'Golden Cards' in J&K

To achieve 100 per cent saturation of Golden cards, the Jammu and Kashmir government has developed online facility for the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir through which they can register for Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)-SEHAT... read..

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Covid surge continues in J&K, 685 new cases

Covid continueS to surge in J&K on Thursday with 685 new cases and one death reported during the last 24 hours.... read..

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Kashmir University holds international conference to promote food industry in valley

Kashmir University and Association of Food Scientists and Technologists India (AFSTI), Mysore on Friday organized a three-day International conference on 'Interface between agriculture, food chemical and biological science with the aim to promote food ind... read..

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Cloudburst, flash floods damage roads, property in J&K, Kargil

Incessant rains in the Jammu division and flash floods triggered by cloudburst in Kargil district of Ladakh UT on Thursday damaged agricultural fields, private property and also led to rivers brimming up.... read..

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Former Legislators, PRI representatives, Press Club delegation call on J-K Lt Governor

Former legislators, political leaders, delegations of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) representatives and Press Club Jammu on Wednesday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan here.... read..

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Kashmiri journalist prevented from going to Sri Lanka

Kashmir journalist Akash Hassan, put on the 'no fly list' by J&K Police, was to fly to Sri Lanka on Wednesday when his boarding pass was cancelled and he was offloaded from the aircraft.... read..

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