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Fresh landslide blocks new track to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine

Katra/Jammu: A fresh landslide triggered by rains blocked the new track to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in the Reasi district on Thursday, officials said. However, the pilgrimage is progressing smoothly through the old route, while both battery car and helicopter service remained suspended, the officials said. They said the landslide occurred near […]

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Heatwave: Relief at last as Kashmir gets rains during morning hours

Srinagar: Rains lashed parts of Kashmir on Wednesday, bringing much-needed relief from the heat wave, even as some places like Srinagar recorded the warmest June night ever, officials said. Rains lashed parts of the Valley, including Srinagar, on Wednesday morning, they said. The rainfall brought down the temperature, leading to a much-needed relief from the […]

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Multi-layered security arrangements in place for Amarnath Yatra: IGP

Srinagar: A Multi-layered and in-depth security arrangements has been put in place for the upcoming annual Amarnath Yatra to ensure safe and smooth pilgrimage, Kashmir Police chief V K Birdi said on Wednesday. “The Shri Amarnath Yatra this year is starting next week. Jammu-Kashmir Police and other security forces have made all security arrangements for […]

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‘Public shaming’ of accused: Group of advocates lodges complaint with NHRC

Jammu: A group of prominent advocates has lodged a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) alleging public shaming and unlawful parade of accused persons by the police in Jammu. The complaint was lodged by 11 lawyers led by Nikhil Padha, an advocate in the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court and founder […]

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Anti-Emergency movement was learning experience for me: PM Modi

New Delhi: With a book chronicling his role in the Emergency being released on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the period was a learning experience for him and reaffirmed the vitality of preserving the democratic framework. ‘The Emergency Diaries – Years that Forged a Leader’, which highlights Modi’s fight for the “the ideals of […]

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CBSE Class-10 board exams twice a year from 2026

First phase mandatory, second optional   New Delhi: From 2026, Class-10 students will be able to take CBSE board exams twice in an academic session but it will be mandatory for them to appear for the first phase in February, officials said on Wednesday. The second phase scheduled in May will be optional for students […]

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NATO leaders agree to hike military spending

Resolve to come to each other’s aid if attacked   The Hague: NATO leaders agreed on Wednesday on a massive hike in defence spending after pressure from US President Donald Trump, and expressed their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if attacked. The 32 leaders endorsed a final summit statement saying: “Allies commit […]

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Memories of Emergency must be kept alive: Shah

Memories of Emergency must be kept alive: Shah

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said memories of the Emergency must be kept alive so that no one can impose dictatorial thoughts on the country. Addressing an event organised on 50th anniversary of proclamation of Emergency, Shah said when it comes to social and national life, such events must be remembered […]

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Iran, Israel cling on to fragile ceasefire

Hope for long-term peace remains   Dubai: The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding on Wednesday after a rocky start, giving rise to cautious hope that it could lead to a long-term peace agreement even as Tehran insists it will not give up its nuclear programme. The ceasefire took hold on […]

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Nine men trapped in swollen Tawi river rescued in Jammu

Jammu: Nine men were rescued Wednesday in a joint operation by police and SDRF teams after they were trapped in the Tawi river following a sudden rise in the water level due to rains that lashed many parts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Heavy rains also disrupted traffic along Jammu-Srinagar national highway for over […]