The Central Government on Sunday notified the appointments of four Chief Justices of High Courts of different states and Union Territory. The Ministry of Law and Justice issued a notification in regard to the elevation of Justice Sonia Giridhar Gokani, Judge, Gujarat High Court to Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court. Justice Sandeep Mehta, Judge, Rajasthan High Court to Chief […]
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J-K: 3 LeT terrorist associates arrested in Srinagar, police recover Rs 31.6 lakh cash
As many as three terrorists associated with proscribed terror outfit LeT were arrested in Srinagar, police officials said on Tuesday. The police recovered cash amount of Rs 31,65,200 and other incriminating materials from their possession. They have been identified as Umar Adil Dar, Bilal Asmad Sidiqi and Salik Mehraj “A police party of […]
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BJP govt is like East-India Company, says Mehbooba Mufti; compares J-K with Palestine, Afghanistan
People’s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party and compared Kashmir with Palestine alleging that the government is like an “East-India Company”, adding that it wants to make Jammu and Kashmir “like Afghanistan”. Referring to the anti-encroachment drive in J-K, Mufti […]
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J-K: Indian Army rescues pregnant woman; jawans carry her on shoulders for 5 km in Kupwara village
Indian Army soldiers today carried a pregnant woman on their shoulders for five kilometres in the snowbound Kupwara district of Kashmir Valley, saving both mother and baby. According to the Army officials, Indian Army received a distress call from her family members at 11:00 am from Badakhet village of Kalaroos […]
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J-K: Two avalanches hit Bandipora, no casualties
Two avalanches hit Gurez and Tulail tehsils of the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, said, officials. However, no damage to property or loss of life was reported. “Two minor avalanches were observed in Gurez and Tulail tehsil today; no damage to property or loss of life occurred,” said District Collector Bandipora. Earlier on February […]
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J-K: SIA conducts raids at multiple locations in Srinagar in terror funding case
The State Investigation Agency’s (SIA) raids were underway at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar on Friday. These raids were conducted in connection with a terror funding case. Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on a bail plea moved by Naeem Khan, […]
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J-K: After GI tags, J-K handicrafts get QR labels, sell like hotcakes in global markets
In a major achievement, Jammu and Kashmir has become the first region in the country to issue Quick Response (QR) labels for its 13 different GI and non-GI registered handicrafts. The QR code labels are a step towards providing global recognition of the traditional arts and crafts of the Himalayan region. The government […]
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J-K: Skiers trapped in Gulmarg after avalanche
Some skiers were trapped in the famous ski resort Gulmarg after an avalanche hit the Afarwat peak in the region, Baramulla Police informed on Wednesday. Police along with other agencies have launched a rescue operation. More details are awaited. Heavy and uninterrupted snowfall this winter at Gulmarg, a popular tourist […]
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PM SHRI Schools in J-K to showcase all components of National Education Policy
Nearly four hundred PM SHRI Schools (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) in Jammu and Kashmir will showcase all components of the National Education Policy 2020 besides offering mentorship to other schools in their vicinity. Pertinently, PM SHRI Schools is a new scheme envisaging the development of more than 14,500 schools across the country by strengthening […]
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J-K: Snowfall disrupts normal life, exams postponed
Heavy snowfall and inclement weather conditions on Monday forced the University of Kashmir to postpone all postgraduate, engineering and other examinations scheduled on Monday. The Controller of Examinations, University of Kashmir announced that the fresh dates for the deferred examinations will be notified separately later. Srinagar received fresh snowfall on Monday morning as the mercury […]
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J-K: 5 rescued from terror fold in Baramulla
Baramulla police along with the 29 RR of the Army rescued five youths including two juveniles from joining terror ranks, said a statement. On the basis of tipoff, it was learnt that some youngsters were enticed by terror handlers from Pakistan to join terrorist organizations. On receiving this input, security forces first traced […]
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J-K: Bharat Jodo Yatra resumes from Vijaypur in Samba
In the wake of recent twin blasts on the outskirts of Jammu City, the Bharat Jodo Yatra, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, resumed from Vijaypur in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir amid heightened security. The yatra is proceeding towards Sidhra in Jammu. The foot leg march will have […]
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J-K: Bharat Jodo Yatra resumes from Hiranagar in Kathua district
The Bharat Jodo Yatra, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, resumed from Hiranagar in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Sunday morning. The Yatra continues for its final leg despite the twin blasts in Narwal area of Jammu on Saturday in which as many as nine people were injured. “Bharat […]
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J-K: 5 died, 15 seriously injured in Billawar
In a tragic road accident on Friday, five persons were killed and 15 others were seriously injured at the Dhanu Parole village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Billawar. According to the police, the accident took place after the vehicle carrying them from Koug to Dannu Parole allegedly fell into a deep […]
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J-K: Shiv Sena (Uddhav) leader Sanjay Raut joins Bharat Jodo Yatra
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday joined the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kathua district for the Jammu & Kashmir leg of the yatra. Talking to the reporters, Raut said, “Bharat Jodo Yatra coming to Kashmir is a huge thing, in fact, the yatra should have started from here only to […]