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Mercury stays above freezing point at most places in Kashmir

Mercury stays above freezing point at most places in Kashmir

Srinagar: The famous ski resort of Gulmarg and some other areas in the higher reaches received fresh light snowfall but the minimum temperature improved by several degrees to provide relief from the intense cold conditions in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. Gulmarg, in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, and few other areas in the […]

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J&K to be among the pioneers to close all the FRA claims shortly: Officers to CS

J&K to be among the pioneers to close all the FRA claims shortly: Officers to CS

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today impressed upon the district administrations to resolve all the pending claims under the Forest Rights Act, 2006 made by the forest dwellers on merit within a period of one month. He made these remarks while speaking in a meeting to look into the progress made in each district about […]

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2 crore tourists visited Kashmir in 2023, it speaks for improved security situation: Jitendra Singh

Jammu: Nearly two crore tourist footfall in Kashmir this year speak for the improved security situation in the Valley, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Saturday and asserted that security agencies are taking necessary measures to counter terrorist activities. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in Kathua district, he said it was […]

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Death of 3 civilians: J-K govt announces compensation, jobs to kin; Army to cooperate in probe

Jammu: Tension mounted in the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri after three men died allegedly during interrogation by the Army following the killing of five soldiers in a terrorist ambush, prompting the Jammu and Kashmir government to step in swiftly and announce compensation and jobs to the kin of these civilians. Authorities suspended mobile […]

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Mobile Internet suspended in J-K’s Poonch, Rajouri amid massive anti-terrorist op

Poonch/Rajouri (J&K): Mobile Internet services were suspended in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts early Saturday as security forces continued their massive search operation to track down terrorists behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left five soldiers dead, officials said. The suspension of the mobile Internet services in the twin border […]

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Major infiltration bid foiled along IB in Jammu; one terrorist killed

Jammu: One terrorist was killed as army troops guarding the International Border (IB) scuttled an infiltration attempt here early Saturday, officials said. The operation happened when a group of four heavily-armed terrorists was noticed sneaking into this side from across the IB in the Khour sector of Akhnoor in the early hours, the officials said. […]

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DGP holds public grievance redressal event; says police committed to addressing people’s issues

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police is committed to addressing people’s issues related to police service on a priority basis, Director General of Police R R Swain said on Saturday as he held a public grievance redressal programme here. At the five-hour programme, 237 people, including women and elderly, turned up at the police headquarters […]

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India making border infra robust with seriousness it deserves: Jaishankar

Gandhinagar: The country is making its border infrastructure robust with the seriousness it deserves to strengthen national security, with the construction of roads, bridges and tunnels along the China border at a much faster pace compared to what was achieved in previous decades, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said here Saturday. Despite the setback India […]

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Amit Shah attends BJP’s national office-bearers meeting in Delhi

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday attended the BJP’s national office-bearers meeting here and interacted with the party leaders. Shah reached the BJP headquarters here in the afternoon on the second and last day of the meeting. BJP chief J P Nadda was present at the meeting which is also being attended […]

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Looking forward to receiving you as chief guest at Republic Day: PM Modi to Macron

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday in a message to French President Emmanuel Macron said India was looking forward to receive him as the chief guest at its 75th Republic Day. In a post on X soon after Macron confirmed his participation, Modi said, “My Dear Friend President @EmmanuelMacron, we eagerly look forward […]