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Union minister reviews arrangements for upcoming Amarnath yatra in amban

Union minister reviews arrangements for upcoming Amarnath yatra in amban

Jammu: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday reviewed arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir and said technology is being used to timely detect any “suspicious vehicle or movement” to ensure a peaceful pilgrimage. The 43-day-long yatra to the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine of Amarnath is scheduled to start on […]

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Three heritage, iconic sites of J&K among 75 prominent sites chosen for International Yoga Day

Central Ministers will lead Yoga Day events

SRINAGAR: Three heritages sites of Jammu and Kashmir have been chosen among 75 prominent heritage spots for special events on June 21 being celebrated as International Yoga Day. These included Suchetgarh in RS Pura sector along International Border with Pakistan in Jammu, historic Dal lake in Srinagar and Martand Sun temple in Anantnag. Union Minister […]

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BOPEE conducts Common Entrance Test for Para Medical courses

SRINAGAR: The J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examination (BOPEE) has successfully conducted Common Entrance test for admission to B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc Para Medical and B.Sc Technology Courses-2022 today both at Jammu and Srinagar. Over 25,182 candidates had applied, of which, 23,470 appeared which works out to be 93.20%. The examination was conducted by BOPEE for […]

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One dead, several shops damaged in landslide in Poonch

Jammu: A 45-year-old truck driver was killed and several shops were damaged following a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. Tariq Ahmad Khan was driving out his parked truck when the landslide struck Mandi-Poonch road near Sakloo village, they said. The officials said the rescuers […]

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If you don’t like ‘Agnipath’ scheme don’t join armed forces, no compulsion: V K Singh slams protesters

Nagpur: Amid violence over the ‘Agnipath’ scheme, Union minister and former Army chief General V K Singh (retd) on Sunday slammed the protesters saying if they don’t like the new policy for recruitment into the armed forces they shouldn’t opt for it. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in Maharashtra’s Nagpur city, […]

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Agnipath scheme: Army comes out with terms and conditions

New Delhi: The Indian Army on Sunday released terms and conditions and related details for prospective applicants wanting to join the force under the Agnipath military recruitment scheme. The Army said ‘Agniveers’ would form a distinct rank in the Indian Army that will be different from any other existing ranks and they can be posted […]

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CBI raids residence of owner of Hatric Group of Companies

Srinagar: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday raided the residence of Muhammad Showkat Choudhary, owner of Hatric Group of Companies, as part of its investigation in Roshini land scam, days after it registered a case against six officials including three former IAS officers for giving him ownership rights on a piece of land under […]

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Temperature plummets across JK

Temperature plummets across JK

Amarnath cave, Gulmarg range receives fresh snowfall

Banihal/Jammu: Several high altitude areas including the 3,880 metre high holy cave shrine of Amarnath witnessed snowfall, while plains including the twin capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar were lashed by rains on Saturday, officials said. The mercury plummeting seven to 10 degrees below the season’s average, providing much needed relief to the people, especially […]

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Fresh landslide blocks Jmu-Sgr National Highway amid rainfall

Fresh landslide blocks Jmu-Sgr National Highway amid rainfall

Banihal/Jammu: A fresh landslide, triggered by rains, Saturday blocked Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded, officials said. The landslide struck the 270-km highway, the only all weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, around 1.30 pm at Samroli, forcing suspension of the traffic […]

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Kishtwar to turn into major power hub: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar will become a major power hub after the completion of the ongoing power projects. Jitendra Singh held a meeting with Chairman & Managing Director of National Hydro Project Corporation (NHPC), A K Singh, and discussions were held regarding ongoing projects of […]