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Massive searches underway in Rajouri, Poonch; three detained

Jammu: Three persons were detained for questioning as security forces launched massive search operations to flush out suspected terrorists in the forest areas of Rajouri and Poonch districts in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The joint search operations by police, Army, and CRPF in different parts of Budhal, Thanamandi, Sunderbani, and Kalakote in […]

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Minimum temperatures in Kashmir hover near freezing point

Srinagar: Minimum temperatures in most places of the Kashmir Valley dropped close to the freezing point or below it on Monday days after the region witnessed snowfall and rain. While the minimum temperature in Srinagar City and Kokernag town in south Kashmir stayed marginally above the freezing point, Pahalgam and Gulmarg continued to reel under […]

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Ladakh statehood demand: New Delhi- Ladakh talks resume

Srinagar: The dialogue between leadership of Ladakh and New Delhi resumed on Monday with Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nitayanad Rai chairing a meeting of a high-powered committee constituted by the Government of India in January this year to discuss safeguards for the Union Territory. The leaders from Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and […]

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Don’t vent frustration of assembly polls defeat inside Parliament: PM Modi to opposition

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked the opposition not to vent its frustration over the assembly polls defeat inside Parliament and move forward leaving behind “negativity”, saying that may change the people’s perspective towards them. Speaking with the media outside Parliament building ahead of the Winter Session, he said the session was […]

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Sonamarg to host ice skating this winter

Ganderbal: For the first time, ice skating is set to commence in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, specifically in Sonamarg – The Golden Meadow. Sonamarg, renowned for its scenic beauty, possesses significant tourism potential. In light of the consistent influx of tourists to this place in recent years, the government has initiated an ice skating course […]

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28,522 murder cases registered in India in 2022, 78 every day: NCRB

28,522 murder cases registered in India in 2022, 78 every day: NCRB

New Delhi: A total of 28,522 FIRs of murder were registered in 2022 an average of 78 killings every day or more than three every hour across India, down from 29,272 in 2021 and 29,193 in 2020, according to the latest NCRB data. ‘Disputes’ with 9,962 cases was the motive in highest number of murder […]

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SC seeks details on progress of construction of new HC complex at Jammu

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought to know from the central government the progress made towards constructing a new high court complex at Jammu. On June 28, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud had laid the foundation stone of a new high court complex in the city. A bench of Justices Sanjay […]

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Army deploys double humped camels for logistical support in eastern Ladakh

Jammu: The Army on Monday said it has deployed double humped camels for logistical support to the troops in eastern Ladakh. Ladakh, a cold desert, is home to the domesticated form of the Bactrian camels, also known as double-humped camels, which are mainly used for carrying goods but are also popular among tourists for safaris […]

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Additional 293 MWs will curtail distress curtailment in JK: Govt

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir power Development Department (JKPDD) Monday said that the recently allocated 293 MW additional power by the union ministry has brought huge reduction in distress curtailment. “Unscheduled power cuts have reduced since GoI has announced power supply of 293 MG. We have been able to maintain the schedule cuts,” Principal Secretary, Power […]

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Fire breaks out in Baramulla; four houses, mill damaged

Srinagar: A joinery mill and four houses were damaged when a fire broke out in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, officials said here on Monday. No casualties have been reported. An official of the Fire and Emergency Services Department said the fire broke out late on Sunday night. Fire tenders were rushed to spot and […]