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Ladakh Scouts regiment inducts 194 Agniveers in Leh

Leh/Jammu: A total of 194 Agniveers were inducted into the Ladakh Scouts regiment at a passing out parade in Leh on Thursday. The young Agniveers, hailing from all regions of Ladakh, undertook rigorous training and are now ready to serve the country, officials said. “A passing out parade was held at the Ladakh Scouts Regimental […]

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Police arrests two drug peddlers in Shopian, Ganderbal

Srinagar: Police arrested two drug peddlers in Shopian and Ganderbal and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Marhang crossing, intercepted a suspicious person who attempted to flee on spotting the police but was apprehended tactfully. Upon search, Charas sticks […]

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Police solves theft case in Baramulla, two held

Srinagar: Police in Baramulla solved a theft case within 48-hours by arresting two accused individuals and recovered stolen property worth ₹5 lakhs from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that on Tuesday police received a complaint from Mohammad Amin Dar son of Mohammad Yousuf Dar resident of Sumbal, a subcontractor with Lumino […]

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Indiscriminate use of plastic causing extensive damage to environment: Prof. A Ravinder Nath

CUKashmir celebrates World Environment Day-2025 Ganderbal: Emphasizing that the fight against pollution begins with introspection about how we are contributing for protection of environment, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, Wednesday highlighted the principle of net zero pollution and advocated for a circular economy where products are reused, recycled, and repurposed […]

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Train to Kashmir: Maharaja Hari Singh’s dream turns a reality

Train to Kashmir: Maharaja Hari Singh’s dream turns a reality

By: Anil Bhatt Reasi: A train to the Kashmir valley through the arduous Shivalik and Pir Panjal mountain ranges is more than a century-old ambitious plan that is set to turn into reality on Friday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off a Vande Bharat train from Katra to Kashmir. Modi will also inaugurate the […]

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Vande Bharat Train to have 4 stations between Jmu to Sgr

Srinagar: The Ministry of Railways has released the timetable for the newly introduced Vande Bharat Express train services between Jammu Tawi and Srinagar, marking a major milestone in enhancing rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. The semi-high-speed trains will operate with limited halts, stopping only at four key stations along the route—Jammu Tawi, Shri Mata […]

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USBRL will usher new era for JK: Lt Guv

Says PM created an inclusive, vibrant future for Jammu Kashmir SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari will usher a new era for Jammu Kashmir Union Territory. The Lieutenant Governor said that world’s highest Chenab Railway Bridge, a network of 36 tunnels and 943 other bridges […]

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Weather to turn pleasant on Eid eve, says MeT

‘No rains expected, heatwave unlikely’ Srinagar: The weatherman here has predicted pleasant weather conditions on Eid-ul-Adha in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the temperature may rise in the next few days. However, there is no possibility of a heat wave. Director Meteorological department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said there is no forecast of any wet weather […]

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Govt hikes DA to 55% for employees, arrears from Jan to be paid in June

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has revised the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees from 53% to 55% of basic pay, effective from January 1, 2025, an order issued by the administration said. “In continuation to the Government Order No. 28-F of 2025 dated 27.01.2025, it is hereby ordered that government employees working in […]

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A dream comes true

A dream comes true

It is almost after a wait for eight long decades that the Jammu-Srinagar rail link will turn into a reality and this dream project will help resolve the connectivity issue Kashmir, Ladakh and other regions falling on this side of the Banihal range experienced. Kashmir has since ages been deprived of its share of development […]