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Train pilot injured as eagle shatters windscreen and lands inside cabin

Srinagar: An eagle crashed into the windscreen of a train in Anantnag district of south Kashmir and landed inside the cabin of the locomotive pilot who received minor injuries, officials said. The incident occurred in the Baramulla-Banihal train between Bijbehara and Anantnag railway stations, they said. The windscreen was shattered, causing minor facial injuries to […]

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150th year celebration of ‘Vande Mataram’

150th year celebration of ‘Vande Mataram’

Our commitment, dedication to motherland will ensure Viksit Bharat: LG Pays tributes to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay JAMMU: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that our commitment and dedication to motherland will take our nation to its destiny of a Viksit Bharat. While attending the 150th year celebration of ‘Vande Mataram’, organised by Department […]

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Army’s White Knight Corps celebrates 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’

Jammu: The Army’s White Knight Corps on Friday commemorated the 150th anniversary of the National Song, “Vande Mataram”, though its recital at various war memorials, schools and forward posts across the corps’ zone, a defence spokesman said. The celebration aimed to rekindle the patriotic fervour and remind the younger generation of the timeless message of […]

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People opposing Vande Mataram driven by hatred, separatist mind-set: Tarun Chugh

Jammu: BJP’s national general secretary and Jammu and Kashmir in-charge Tarun Chugh on Friday criticised those who oppose the singing of Vande Mataram in the Valley and said that “such voices are driven by hatred and separatism”. On October 30, the Union Territory’s culture department had directed schools to participate in the commemoration of the […]

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Tap water coverage in JK reaches 81%

Srinagar, Ganderbal reach 100%, Kupwara records highest shortfall Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has covered 81 per cent of its rural households with tap water connections, with Srinagar and Ganderbal districts achieving 100 per cent, as per official data. The data accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) states that out of 19.26 lakh rural […]

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NH beautification: Lavender plantation begins along 16-km Banihal–Qazigund stretch

NH beautification: Lavender plantation begins along 16-km Banihal–Qazigund stretch

Banihal/Qazigund: To enhance aesthetics and promote aroma tourism, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has started lavender plantation along a 16-kilometre stretch of the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway between Banihal and Qazigund. Shubham Yadav, Project Director NHAI said the initiative aims to combine environment-friendly beautification with livelihood generation. “The primary purpose of introducing lavender cultivation […]

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Kashmir turns into golden paradise as Autumn season peaks

Srinagar: As autumn descends upon Kashmir, the Valley transforms into a mesmerizing blend of gold and red hues, with fallen Chinar leaves carpeting the ground like nature’s own artwork. In Srinagar, the Chrysanthemum Garden, the University of Kashmir’s Naseem Bagh, Nishat Srinagar Garden, Shalimar Garden and the Chinar-lined Boulevard Road among others have emerged as […]

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PDP-BJP friendliness still intact: CM Omar

Says Opposition is politicising smart metering Budgam: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that the bonhomie between Bharatiya Janata Party and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is still intact in Jammu and Kashmir. He also asked people not to install smart meters if they are reluctant, but added that they won’t be able to […]

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SC directs removal of stray dogs from institutional areas, animals from highways

New Delhi: Taking note of the “alarming rise” in dog bite incidents within institutional areas like educational institutions, hospitals and railway stations, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the forthwith relocation of stray canines to designated shelters after due sterilisation and vaccination. A three-judge special bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V […]

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Army’s western commander reviews preparedness in Jammu-Pathankot sector

Jammu: Army’s Western Commander Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar on Friday reviewed the operational preparedness of troops deployed in forward areas along the Jammu-Pathankot sector, officials said. The review by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief comes as the troops prepare for the winter months to effectively counter threats posed by terrorists operating in the higher reaches […]