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Lt Governor pays tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Kathua

Lt Governor pays tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Kathua

Addresses District Administration’s ‘Tiranga Utsav’ programme Sacrifices of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee live on in our hearts: Lt Governor A towering man of ideas and ideals, Dr. Mookerjee laid the foundation of country’s industrial development by setting up three most significant Industrial undertakings & formulated policies which prepared the ground for the future: LG In […]

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Landslides block Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

Landslides block Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

JAMMU, Aug 11: The Jammu-Srinagar National highway has been closed for vehicular traffic due to shooting stones and landslides at Ramban, officials said on Thursday. “Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) blocked at Mehad, Cafeteria, Ramban due to mudslide and shooting stones. However, Mughal road and SSG road through for vehicular movement,” Jammu and Kashmir Traffic police said. […]

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Heavy rain in Jammu, moderate in Kashmir likely

Heavy rain in Jammu, moderate in Kashmir likely

Incessant rain lashed Jammu division on Thursday as the Meteorological (MeT) department forecast heavy downpour in the region and light/moderate rain in Kashmir division during the next 24 hours. “Heavy rain lashed Jammu during the last 24 hours. Heavy rain in Jammu division and light to moderate rain in Kashmir division is likely during the […]

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Welfare of tribal community

Welfare of tribal community

Welfare of tribal communitis is of paramount importance to the J&K government and they have shown their resolve by dedicating the new initiatives to the people of tribal community in Jammu and Kashmir. The initiatives launched recently are part of the continuous endeavours of the Government to promote the welfare of tribal communities and ensure […]

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Three soldiers,Two militants killed in Pre-Dawn attack in Rajouri

Three soldiers,Two militants killed in Pre-Dawn attack in Rajouri

Two soldiers also injured   Jammu, Aug 11 : Three soldiers and two militants, suspected to be fidayeen, were killed and two soldiers including a Major were injured in a gunfight in Darhal area of Rajouri on Thursday, officials said. The gunfight happened in Pargal area early this morning, defence ministry spokesman based in Jammu […]

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NC decries further delay of Assembly elections in J&K

NC decries further delay of Assembly elections in J&K

The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Wednesday expressed disappointment over the further delay in Assembly elections in J&K, saying the decision will precipitate the suffering of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, party State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said the decision has dispirited the political parties and the people of J&K. “The […]

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JK reports 547 fresh positive cases, 461671 recovered

JK reports 547 fresh positive cases, 461671 recovered

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 10: The Government today informed that 547 fresh  positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) have been reported today; 70 from Jammu division and 477 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 471374. Moreover, 766 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 221 […]

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DC Srinagar holds Public Grievance Redressal Camp at Gandtal Panchayat of Harwan Block

DC Srinagar holds Public Grievance Redressal Camp at Gandtal Panchayat of Harwan Block

Inspects progress of works on rejuvenation of Sarband Water Reservoir Takes stock of functioning of PHC Darbagh  SRINAGAR, AUGUST 10: Continuing the endeavour to bring Administration to the door steps of people to address their issues, the Deputy Commissioner (DC), Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Wednesday visited Gandtal Panchayat Halqa, a hilly area in Harwan Block […]

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Budgam gunfight: Lateef Rather among 3 LeT militants killed, says ADGP Kashmir

Budgam gunfight: Lateef Rather among 3 LeT militants killed, says ADGP Kashmir

Three Lashkar-e-Toiba militants including Lateef Rather were killed in a gunfight at Waterhail area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday, officials said. Additional Director General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar told GNS that Lateef Rather Alias Osama was among three LeT militants who have been killed today at Budgam. Lateef Rather was involved in […]

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Budgam Encounter: 01 militant killed, operation on.

Budgam Encounter: 01 militant killed, operation on.

One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter at Waterhail area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday. Official sources told GNS that one militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter, however identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained. ADGP Kashmir Kashmir Vijay Kumar earlier in a tweet said that […]