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3 LeT Terrorists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces: Jammu & Kashmir
Three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Shopian district of Jammu & Kashmir, confirmed police on August 30. The encounter broke out after a search operation was launched on the basis of information about the presence of terrorists there. The slain terrorists were affiliated with proscribed terror outfit LeT, a police spokesman said, adding the search operation was in progress.
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, LeT, Terrorists, Encounter, Police Officials
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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J&K Congress Leader RS Chib Also Quits Party, Says It Lost Momentum
After Ghulam Nabi Azad, another Congress leader RS Chib also quit Congres's primary membership. On August 26, Chib said the Sonia Gandhi-led Congress lost its momentum in contributing to the future of Jammu & Kashmir. The resignation of Ghulam Nabi Azad came as a major setback in the J&K unit of Congress, as many leaders are likely to tender their resignation. The resignation is a major setback for Congress.
Tags: RS Chib, Jammu and Kashmir, Congress, Resignation, Ghulam Nabi Azad
Courtesy: ANI
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3.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Jammu & Kashmir
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Jammu & Kashmir on August 26, at 3.30 am. The National Center for Seismology tweeted, "Earthquake of Magnitude:3.4, Occurred on 26-08-2022, 03:28:33 IST, Lat: 33.17 & Long: 75.57, Depth: 5 Km ,Location: 62km ENE of Katra, Jammu and Kashmir." According to the National… read-more
Tags: Earthquake, Jammu and Kashmir, National Center for Seismology, no damage, Katra
Courtesy: India Today
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BJP Leader Discovered Hanging From Tree In J&K's Kathua
A missing Bharatiya Janata Party politician was discovered hanging from a tree in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir's Hiranagar Town on August 23. A Special Investigation Team has been established to look into the precise cause of the death, though. The blood-stained body was sent to a Sub District Hospital in Hiranagar for an autopsy. According to sources, Raj went missing on August 22 and was mysteriously discovered on August 23.
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, BJP Leader, hanging from tree, missing, Special investigation team
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
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Five Mild Earthquakes Hit Jammu & Kashmir
Five low-intensity earthquakes struck Jammu & Kashmir in 12 hours on August 23. There were no casualties or property damage. First, 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Katra at 2.20 a.m. Second, at 3.21 a.m., 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Doda. Third, at 3.44 a.m., 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Udhampur. Fourth, at 8:03 a.m., 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Udhampur. Fifth, at 2.17 p.m., 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Earthquake, Katra, udhampur, Doda
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
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Vaishno Devi Yatra Resumes Following Brief Suspension Due To Bad Weather
Pilgrims will be able to return to the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra, Reasi district, Jammu & Kashmir, on August 21. The yatra has been postponed since August 20 due to poor weather. Notably, the police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are already on the ground. The Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is keeping an eye on the issue.
Tags: Vaishno Devi Yatra, bad weather, resumes, Jammu and Kashmir, Katra
Courtesy: ANI
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Heavy Rain Causes Temporary Suspension Of Vaishno Devi Yatra
The yatra to Vaishno Devi temple atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi region was momentarily halted on August 19 due to flash floods caused by heavy rain. Anshul Garg, Chief Executive Officer of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, stated the situation was under control and that no casualties or damage had been reported. Disaster management teams and medical units are on standby to respond to any emergency.
Tags: Vaishno Devi Yatra, heavy rains, Suspended, Jammu and Kashmir, Katra
Courtesy: NDTV
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Mehbooba Mufti Criticises ECI's Decision Of Allowing Outsiders As Voters In J&K
In Jammu & Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti expressed displeasure over the Election Commission Of India's decision to add 25 lakh voters, including that outside of union territory. On August 18, Mufti said, the decision is the "last nail on the coffin of democracy". Notably, after the abrogation of Article 370, this is the first election being held in Jammu and Kashmir.
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, PDP, Elections, Article 370
Courtesy: India TV News
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Ghulam Nabi Azad Quits Congress Hours After Named As JKPCC Head
Congress senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad resigned from the party, hours after the Indian National Congress named Azad as the Jammu & Kashmir campaign head. The announcement of resignation came as a surprise for the INC leaders, especially after Ghulam Nabi Azad held conferences with President Sonia Gandhi and also participated in the Congress Gaurav Yatra, recently. However, an official word from the INC and Ghulam Nabi Azad is awaited.… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Indian National Congress, Resignation, Head Of JKPCC, Indian Politics
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Six Border Police Officers Die As Bus Plunges Into Canyon In J&K
A bus carrying 37 troops from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and two Jammu & Kashmir Police officials slid into the gorge between Chandanwari and Pahalgam, prompting a large rescue mission, according to a police official. According to a police spokesman, two ITBP members died on the scene, while five more died subsequently as a result of their injuries. Six of the injured servicemen were evacuated to Srinagar for specialized… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, bus accident, canyon, border police office, Death
Courtesy: Zee news
