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Elimination of three terrorists in Kishtwar a major blow for JeM: Army

Trio was labelled as ‘Israel Group’ of JeM: IGP Jammu   Jammu: The Army on Monday termed the killing of three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Kishtwar a “massive blow to the terror network”, and said it was the culmination of a relentless, high-altitude joint operation conducted over 326 days in extremely challenging terrain. Three members of […]

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Man posing as TTE held on board a train in Kathua

Jammu: The ticket checking staff of Northern Railway’s Jammu Division on Monday apprehended a man for allegedly impersonating as a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) on board a train in Kathua district, officials said.   The accused was illegally checking tickets on the Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra-Hapa train when he was noticed by a member of […]

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Youth held for stabbing woman multiple times

Jammu: Police arrested a youth on Monday for allegedly stabbing a woman multiple times with a sharp-edged weapon, officials here said. According to the police, they received information regarding a woman being stabbed and rushed to the spot. Rafia Bano suffered multiple stab wounds, including on her neck. They took her to a Government Medical […]

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Schools for classes 9-12 reopen in Kashmir after winter vacations

Srinagar: Schools across Kashmir reopened on Monday for students of Classes 9 to 12 after over two months of winter vacations, officials said. The resumption of classes from pre-primary to 8 will take place on March 2, they said. The government had in November announced winter vacations schedule for both government and private schools in […]

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LG inaugurates laser, torch show at Gulmarg ahead of Khelo India Winter Games

LG inaugurates laser, torch show at Gulmarg ahead of Khelo India Winter Games

Srinagar, Feb 22 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday inaugurated a laser and torch show at Gulmarg on the eve of the sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, officials said. LG Sinha kick-started the festivities, setting the tone for a grand winter spectacle, the officials said. They said Sinha […]

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‘Continued delay’ in restoration of statehood to J-K is concerning: Farooq Abdullah

‘Continued delay’ in restoration of statehood to J-K is concerning: Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar, Feb 22 (PTI) Ruling National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday expressed concern over the “continued delay” in the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, Abdullah said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have waited patiently and placed their faith in democratic institutions, yet the promise of restoring […]

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3 JeM terrorists killed in Kishtwar encounter; Army reaffirms resolve for terror-free J&K

Jammu, Feb 22 (PTI) Three members of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror outfit were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Sunday, officials said. The bodies of all the slain terrorists were charred beyond recognition as the mud house they were hiding in caught fire during the gunfight, […]

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‘Hatred cannot be overcome with hatred’: J-K minister’s indirect jibe at Pakistan

Srinagar, Feb 22 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir minister Satish Sharma on Sunday urged Pakistan to mend its ways, and said “hatred cannot be overcome with hatred, but with love.” Speaking to reporters after attending an event in Baramulla district’s Gulmarg, Sharma said a large number of tourists were visiting the valley as a result of […]

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Army officer dies after falling unconscious while on duty

Srinagar, Feb 22 (PTI) An Army officer died here on Sunday after falling unconscious while on duty in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said. The Army captain fell unconscious while on duty in Naugam sector in the Handwara area of the north Kashmir district, they said. The officials said the officer was airlifted to […]

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Last rites of Jammu student who died in Russia-Ukraine war held

Jammu, Feb 22 (PTI) Manjinder Singh, 24, travelled to Russia on a student visa with hopes of higher education and supporting his family. He returned to his family, however, months later in a coffin, with his family alleging he was lured into joining the Russian Army under false promises. Singh had travelled to Russia in […]