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12 years of Modi govt integrated JK into India’s mainstream journey: Jitendra Singh

12 years of Modi govt integrated JK into India’s mainstream journey: Jitendra Singh

Jammu: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said the 12-years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government integrated Jammu and Kashmir into India’s mainstream journey. In addition, J-K also benefited from the Modi government’s transformative journey marked by decisive governance, infrastructure development, technological advancement and welfare schemes reaching the last mile, the minister of state in […]

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New two-tube tunnel on Chenani-Nashri stretch approved: Jitendra Singh

New two-tube tunnel on Chenani-Nashri stretch approved: Jitendra Singh

Jammu: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday announced that a proposal to construct a new two-lane tube tunnel parallel to the existing Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee tunnel on the Chenani-Nashri stretch, connecting Udhampur with Ramban district, has been approved. Describing the development as “another good news for Udhampur,” Singh expressed gratitude to Union transport minister […]

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LG leads ‘Drug-Free J&K’ Padyatra in Poonch, marks completion of all-district outreach

LG leads ‘Drug-Free J&K’ Padyatra in Poonch, marks completion of all-district outreach

Jammu, Jun 7 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday joined the ‘drug-free’ padyatra (foot march) in border district of Poonch, marking the completion of the campaign’s outreach across all 20 districts of the Union Territory. Describing the initiative as a people’s movement against substance abuse and narco-terrorism, Sinha reaffirmed the administration’s […]

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Tributes paid to Army officer killed during anti-terror operations in Rajouri

Jammu, Jun 7 (PTI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo and General Officer Commanding of the White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Sunday paid homage to Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami, who died while undertaking operational duties in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Lieutenant Goswami died after slipping into a deep […]

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LG says will ensure border villages not left behind on development front

Jammu, Jun 7 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that India’s true identity thrives in its border villages and expressed commitment to ensuring that the residents of these areas receive the same development, prosperity and opportunities as those living in major cities. Addressing a gathering during his visit to Nangali […]

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Army, administration launch tourism portal, magazine for North Kashmir

Srinagar, Jun 7 (PTI) Indian Army in collaboration with district administration of Kupwara, launched a tourism portal and a magazine on Sunday to promote tourism in border areas of North Kashmir, officials said. The portal titled ‘Shumali Kashmir’ (North Kashmir), and the North Kashmir Tourism magazine, have been conceptualised, designed, published and hosted by the […]

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Three injured in LPG cylinder blast in Rajouri hamlet

Three injured in LPG cylinder blast in Rajouri hamlet

Rajouri/Jammu, Jun 7 (PTI) Three men sustained critical burn injuries after an LPG cylinder caught fire and exploded in a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Saturday, officials said. The incident occurred in Kha village of Rajouri when an LPG cylinder caught fire and exploded, causing severe burn injuries to three persons present […]

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Fire breaks out in Poonch, nearly a dozen shops gutted

Jammu, Jun 7 (PTI) Nearly a dozen shops were gutted in a major fire in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir early Sunday, officials said. No casualties have been reported. The fire broke out at around 5 am in the Bufliaz central market along Mughal Road, affecting mostly shops constructed of wood and tin. They […]

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Will protest at Jantar Mantar if statehood not restored: J-K Dy CM Choudhary

Jammu, Jun 6 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Saturday warned that the ruling National Conference would launch a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi if the Centre fails to fulfil its promise of restoring statehood to the Union Territory. Choudhary said the demand for restoration of statehood was […]

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Three drug peddlers arrested in Udhampur, Samba

Jammu, Jun 7 (PTI) Three alleged drug peddlers were arrested along with heroin in Udhampur and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said. The accused, Aman Sharma from Shiv Nagar and Hilal Ahmad of Hurlani Dansal, were found moving suspiciously at Domail and Rehambal areas and their physical search led to the […]