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Vaishnodevi Yatra resumes after brief halt, registration stats

Katra/Jammu: Registration for the pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi resumed on Thursday morning after authorities decided to give a go ahead for the yatra that was briefly suspended due to inclement weather. After a 22-day suspension due to a landslide and heavy rainfall, the pilgrimage to the shrine atop Trikuta hills in […]

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Indian soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees: PM Modi

Indian soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees: PM Modi

Says world saw Pak terrorist crying, recounting plight during Operation Sindoor DHAR/HYDERABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Indian soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees “in the blink of an eye” during Operation Sindoor and the world saw a terrorist crying, comments coming after terror outfit JeM’s commander admitted losses suffered by the family […]

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Completely dismantling terror ecosystem will ensure peace in country: Lt Guv

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ON Wednesday said terrorism and naxalism are threats to the nation’s development and “completely dismantling” their ecosystem will ensure peace in the country. The Lt Governor attended the “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan-Healthy Women, Empowered Families” campaign — a national health initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 16-day […]

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CM inspects Jmu-Sgr highway amid concern over supply chain disruption

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday inspected the ongoing road restoration works at the severely damaged Tharad area along the vital Jammu-Srinagar national highway. This is his second visit to the area amid mounting concerns over hundreds of trucks — including those carrying Kashmiri apples to outside markets and essential supplies like fuel to […]

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Lt Guv inaugurates Bailey bridge on Ramban-Gool road

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated a 150-feet long Bailey bridge on the Ramban-Gool road in Jammu region, boosting connectivity in the region. Engineer troops of White Knight Corps, in coordination with National Highway Authority of India and civil authorities, have completed construction of the 150-feet double-storey extra-wide Bailey bridge at Metra in […]

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Vaishno Devi pilgrimage restarts after 22-days pause, halted again due to bad weather

Katra/Jammu: After a 22-day suspension due to a deadly landslide and continuous heavy rainfall, the pilgrimage to revered Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district resumed on Wednesday, bringing smiles on the faces of the devotees. However, the respite was short-lived, as the shrine board once again suspended the yatra amid inclement […]

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CM Omar Abdullah extends birthday wishes to PM Modi

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday and wished him good health and a long life. The prime minister turned 75 on Wednesday. “Wishing the Hon PM @narendramodi Sb a very happy 75th birthday. May he be blessed with good health & a long life in the […]

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CM visits land subsidence-hit village in Poonch, assures support to people

Says he hopes Centre will grant relief package for flood relief   Kalaban (Poonch): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday visited Kalaban village in Poonch district to assess the damage caused by land subsidence in the border belt. Kalaban in Mendhar tehsil, near the Line of Control (LoC), has been experiencing land subsidence since September […]

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PM Modi turns 75, lauds rise of New India as world leaders

Eminent personalities praise his leadership   New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 on Wednesday with a host of prominent personalities, including world leaders, lauding his leadership, while the ruling BJP organised welfare initiatives under the fortnight-long “Sewa Pakhwada” to mark the birthday of its preeminent leader. PM Modi said he was overwhelmed by […]

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IIM Jammu, ICMAI sign pact to strengthen collaboration in academics, research

Jammu: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu, on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) to strengthen collaboration in management education, research, training and professional development, an official said. The MoU was formally signed by Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), IIM, Jammu, Kesavan Baskkaran, and Secretary […]