Security

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Jammu & Kashmir: 5 Terrorists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces

In Jammu and Kashmir, five terrorists were killed during an encounter, on June 16. The ecounter-infiltration operation by security forces was held near Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. Furthermore, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said on Twitter, “Five (05) foreign #terrorists killed in #encounter. Search in the area is going on". The encounter started amid tip of presence of… read-more

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 - 11:08 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: J&K, Militants, Encounter, Terrorists, Security officials

Courtesy: NDTV

Accident

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Jammu & Kashmir: Bus Fell From Gorge, Killed 10 People And 55 Are Injured

Jammu and Kashmir death toll mounted to 10, and injured people increased to 20, after a bus travelling from Amritsar to Katra, fell in a gorge. The tragic accident occurred today morning near Jhajjar-Kotli, 15 km from Katra in Jammu. Furthermore, a rescue operation is underway and almost all the passengers have been evacuated, confirmed SP Chandan Kohli. He also said the bus was carrying more than permitted passengers.

Tue, 30 May 2023 - 12:05 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: J&K, accident, KILLED, RESCUE OPERATION, Katra

Courtesy: ANI

Conman Patel

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ED Registers Case Against Conman Impersonating As PMO Official

The Enforcement Directorate said it has conducted searches at a dozen locations in Gujarat against alleged conman Kiran Patel who is accused of cheating people by impersonating as a PMO official. He also took the Jammu and Kashmir administration on a ride. The searches, carried out on May 19, resulted in seizure of documents related to immovable… read-more

Sat, 20 May 2023 - 06:11 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Enforcement Directorate, investigation, kiran patel, J&K, Conman

Ghulam Nabi Azad

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Ghulam Nabi Azad Floats New Party After Resigning From Congress: J&K

After resigning from Congress, a senior leader in Jammu & Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad, floated his new party, the Democratic Azad party (DAP). On September 26, Azad said, "I am launching Democratic Azad Party (DAP) from here today. It symbolises democracy and freedom of speech and thought. Our ideology will be based on the ideals of Mahatama Gandhi." Notably, Ghulam Nabi Azad was with Congress for over five decades.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 - 05:54 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: J&K, Ghulam Nabi Azad, democratic Azad party, Congress, new party

Bhajan at Schools

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Islamic Body Expresses Resentment Against Imposing Bhajans & Surya Namaskar On Muslim Students In Schools

Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, expressed resentment against making students chant bhajans and asking them to perform ‘surya namaskar’ in schools. MMU, an association of around 30 Islamic religious and educational organisations in Kashmir, seeked for the ban of such impositions, stating that it is hurting the religious sentiments of Muslim students. Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti also commented on it, calling… read-more

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 - 03:35 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: J&K, Surya namaskar, Bhajans, Hindutva, BJP

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Road Accident

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Cab Overturns Near Magi Mohre In J&K’s Rajouri; 8 Injured

In Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri, a cab overturned near Magi Mohre, injuring eight persons travelling in the car. Reportedly, the can was on its way from Bufliaz to Rajouri. Following the incident, the injured persons were rushed to the hospital for treatment, and are reportedly in a stable condition. Sub divisional police officer of Thanamandi Imitiaz Ahmed said that a case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 - 06:47 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: J&K, Rajouri, Bufliaz, Road accident, Magi Mohre

Courtesy: ANI

Agnipath pre-training

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Agnipath Scheme: Army Conducts Pre-Training For Aspirants In North Kashmir’s Baramulla

The Indian Army has organised a two-month pre-training program for Agniveer aspirants, in North Kashmir’s Baramulla. Youths from the said area, and surrounding areas, are taking part in the program, before enrolling for the Agniveer scheme. Reportedly, extensive training for physical conditioning and written examination were conducted, as part of the program. Also, a regular medical checkup was organised. The program acts as a platform for… read-more

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 - 08:02 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: J&K, Baramulla, agnipath, Agniveer, Indian Army

Courtesy: ANI

Electricity

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J&K Govt Waives Off Electricity Bills, Bringing Relief To Households

As a relief to the consumers, the government of Jammu and Kashmir announced an amnesty scheme for domestic electricity consumers. According to the scheme, the bills which are not paid, will be waived off, including the penalty. The waiver also applies for commercial houses, institutions, factories and business unit. This has come despite the J&K government running in a revenue deficit.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 - 01:19 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: J&K, electricity bill, Waiver, Srinagar, business

Courtesy: ANI

Earthquake

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Earthquake Of 4.8 Magnitude Jolts Leh’s Alchi

An Earthquake of 4.8 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Leh’s Alchi on September 16. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the Earthquake exactly occurred 189 km north of Leh’s Alchi. Furthermore, the quake had a depth of 10km below the ground, and occurred at 4:19 am. Notably, NCS is the nodal agency that monitors the earthquake activity in the country.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 - 10:50 AM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: J&K, Leh, Ladakh, Alchi, Earthquake

Courtesy: ANI

Road Accident

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Minibus Accident In J&K’s Poonch Claims Lives Of 11, Leaves 25 Others Injured

In Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, in a minibus accident in Sawjian area, as many as 11 persons were killed and 25 other were left injured. Mandi Tehsildar Shehzad Latif said that the injured have been rushed to a hospital for treatment. Reportedly, the accident occurred when the minibus was travelling from Mandi to Sawjian. Also, the Indian Army is engaged in a rescue operation. 

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 - 11:00 AM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: J&K, Poonch, Sawjian, Minibus Accident, Mandi

Courtesy: ANI