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Infiltration bid foiled in Naugam sector:Army

Infiltration bid foiled in Naugam sector:Army

Srinagar, june 07 (KNS): Army on Sunday claimed to have foiled the infiltration on Wednesday in Nowgam sector of North Kashmir. According to statement issued to KNS, on night of 3rd Jun 20, a patrol of Indian Army along the Line of Control in Naugam Sector of North Kashmir spotted a group of Pakistani militants […]

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India, Pakistan exchange gunfire along LoC in North Kashmir

India, Pakistan exchange gunfire along LoC in North Kashmir

Srinagar: The armies of India and Pakistan Sunday afternoon exchanged gunfire at Hajipeer sector in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The defence spokesperson Colonel Rajesh Kalia told The Kashmir Walla that Pakistan initiated an “unprovoked ceasefire violation along the LoC” in Keran and Rampur sectors, of districts Kupwara and Baramula in North Kashmir. He added that the army […]

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India, China Agree To Peacefully Resolve Issue Through Talks After Top Military-level Meet

India, China Agree To Peacefully Resolve Issue Through Talks After Top Military-level Meet

Indian and Chinese military commanders agreed to peacefully resolve the current border issue in eastern Ladakh in accordance with bilateral pacts as well as the agreement reached between leadership of the two countries, the External Affairs Ministry said on Sunday. The two sides held high-level military talks on Saturday in an attempt to resolve the […]

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With 9,971 new cases in last 24 hours, India tally reaches 246,628

With 9,971 new cases in last 24 hours, India tally reaches 246,628

Coronavirus continues to infect populations with Mexico, Brazil, Russia and India reporting new steep spikes in cases daily. The US and UK who have been badly affected also continue to report deaths in triple digits. The rising number of protests in US’ cities has created a new problem for the government as it tries to […]

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Hit hard by lockdown, brass parts industry in Jamnagar receives a fresh lease of life from imports by China

Hit hard by lockdown, brass parts industry in Jamnagar receives a fresh lease of life from imports by China

WITH THE lockdown due to Covid-19 keeping businesses in the country closed for almost two months, brass parts manufacturing industry in Jamnagar is facing a double whammy of raw material import sucking up liquidity in time of no demand in domestic market and China importing at ‘less attractive’ prices. With approximately 5,000 units, Jamnagar is the largest brass parts […]

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Dozens of senior J&K officers in self-quarantine

Dozens of senior J&K officers in self-quarantine

Government’s functioning impacted as positive Covid-19 cases rise in higher-ups of administration. Srinagar: The administration of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is reeling under the impact of recent Covid-19 positive cases in the higher-ups of the administration. This has affected functioning of the government, both in Jammu and Srinagar. Common people have been accusing […]

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J&K High Court gets 250 Kanal additional land at Srinagar

J&K High Court gets 250 Kanal additional land at Srinagar

Receives approval for Judicial Infrastructure expansion Srinagar, June 06 (KNS): The Administrative Council (AC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, approved allotment of additional 250 Kanal land at Rakh-i-Gund Akshan, Bemina, Srinagar for expansion of Judicial Infrastructure including construction of New High Court Complex. The new allotment comes […]

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Youth shot dead in Sopore

Youth shot dead in Sopore

Sopor, June 6, KNT: The youth who was shot at in Sopore area of North Kashmir has succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. Earlier, unidentified gunmen fired upon a 26 year old youth, identified as Danish Najar of Edipora Sopore. He was rushed to hospital but died there. The incident occurred in the jurisdiction […]

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Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 19 domestic flights with 2097 passengers

Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 19 domestic flights with 2097 passengers

Jammu, June 6 (KNS): On Day 13 of resumption of domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 19 domestic flights with 2,097 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 516 passengers aboard 7 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 12 domestic flights with about 1581 passengers on […]

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Director RDD Kashmir inspects ongoing works in Kulgam

Director RDD Kashmir inspects ongoing works in Kulgam

KULGAM, JUNE 06:  Director Rural Development Department, Kashmir Qazi Sarwar today inspected several work projects in district Kulgam to review progress and achievements under various schemes and flagship programs. He took stocks of various ongoing projects in D.K.Marg, Chimmer, D.H.Pora, Khull, Zungalpora, Devsar and other areas in the district. The Director inaugurated a bridge at […]