Added on July 20, 2023 KV Network

Another batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath cave

Jammu, Jul 20 (PTI) Amid tight security, a fresh batch of over 6,500 pilgrims left the base camp here on Thursday for the Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas. While 3,746 pilgrims, who are headed for Pahalgam, left in a convoy of 165 vehicles, another convoy of 97 vehicles carrying 2,777 pilgrims left for the […]

Added on July 20, 2023 KV Network

JK highway reopens for traffic

Jammu, Jul 20 (PTI) Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway resumed on Thursday after a day-long closure due to landslides and mudslides in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, officials said. Heavy rains had triggered landslides and mudslides at multiple places blocking the highway in Ramban and Udhampur districts. The highway is through for two-way traffic […]

Added on July 20, 2023 KV Network

Illegal encroachment of land: Crime Branch Kashmir presents chargesheet against three accused

Srinagar, July 20: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir produced the chargesheet against three accused persons for illegally encroaching state land in Kunzer area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. According to a statement the chargesheet was filed in case FIR No. 28/2018 u/Ss 420, 447-A & 120-B RPC of P/S Crime Branch Kashmir […]

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Two soldiers sustain injuries after tree falls on vehicle

Srinagar, Jul 20: Two soldiers were hospitalised with injuries after a vehicle they were in came under a falling tree in Banihal area of Ramban district this morning, officials said. They said that a tree fell on an army vehicle near Nalchalana, resulting in grievous injuries to at least two soldiers. The injured duo was […]

Added on July 20, 2023 Press Trust of India

Eight dead as heavy rains triggered landslides, damage houses in Kathua

Jammu: Eight people, including five children, were killed after heavy rains triggered landslides and left several houses damaged in Kathua district on Wednesday, officials said. Kathua Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Minhas ordered an immediate ex-gratia relief of Rs 50,000 to the kin of the deceased. “We have eight confirmed deaths in rain-related incidents. The administration is […]

Added on July 20, 2023 Press Trust of India

Heavy rains create flood-like situation in Jammu

Many rivers breach danger mark

Jammu: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was suspended, while authorities ordered the closure of schools in Doda and Kishtwar districts as heavy rains lashed the Jammu region, creating a flood-like situation at many places, officials said on Wednesday. They said rivers and rivulets at many places, especially in Kathua and Samba districts, have reached […]

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Women-led enterprises will shape future of JK: Lt Guv

Calls to ensure their increasing presence in the economy

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that women-led enterprises will shape the future of J&K. “We must ensure their increasing presence in the economy and designate more exclusive industrial estates for women entrepreneurs like the one established in Udhampur to facilitate women-run businesses and startups,” the Lt Guv said while chairing a high-level […]

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Admin refutes allegations of stone pelting on yatries, calls it fake news

Says the incident happened between two groups of poniwallas

SRINAGAR: The administration refuted the misleading claims and allegations made in a video circulated on social media regarding stone pelting on yatries. The administration said that the incident had happened due to the minor dispute among the poniwallas themselves. The administration has made all the arrangements for the smooth conduct of yatries for the convenience […]

Added on July 20, 2023 Press Trust of India

Another batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath cave

Jammu: Braving heavy rains, a fresh batch of over 4,900 pilgrims left the base camp here on Wednesday for the Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas. Jammu is witnessing heavy rains since early morning. While 2,566 pilgrims, headed for Pahalgam, left in a convoy of 107 vehicles for the valley, another convoy of 81 vehicles […]

Added on July 20, 2023 Press Trust of India

India has come out strong from challenges posed by COVID: World Bank Prez

New Delhi: India has come out strong from the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic but the momentum needs to be maintained, World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Wednesday. Talking to reporters at a skill centre in Dwarka, the first-ever Indian-American to head the top global financial institution said India is doing a lot […]