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Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti issued passport after three years
The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said in her plea that there was a considerable delay in issuing a new passport to her despite reminders.
Security forces conduct search operation in J-K village
The police, assisted by the Army and the CRPF, immediately set up a cordon and conducted house-to-house searches but did not find any suspicious people, the officials said.
Kashmir parties object to NIA plea seeking death penalty to separatist Yasin Malik
Malik was a pioneer of armed militancy in J&K but he and his party renounced militancy in 1994. After giving up violence, he held many hunger strikes.
G-20 events in Srinagar sign of new J&K: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
The third G-20 tourism working group meeting under India’s presidency was held in Srinagar from May 22 -24.
NIA arrests JeM operative ahead of G20 meet in Jammu and Kashmir
Kupwara resident detained for passing on info to his Pakistani handlers.
J&K strawberry growers suffer huge losses due to bad weather
The recent adverse weather condition and intermittent rainfall has hit the strawberry produce and growers have incurred over 30 per cent loss.
J&K Bank, one of the major sponsors of upcoming G20 events in Srinagar
J&K bank noticed a marked improvement in Asset Quality from 8.67 per cent to 6.04 per cent which was achieved through proactive management of SMAs and vigorous follow-up of bad loans.
New rail network connecting Uri in North Kashmir extends up to LoC
The train link would help in mobility of the troops deployed at the LoC in Uri and other areas of north Kashmir.
Security forces bust terrorist hideout in J-K’s Anantnag
The officer said the militants opened fire on the security forces and a gunfight ensued.
Infiltration bid foiled in J-K’s Uri sector
After a brief exchange of fire between the two sides, a quadcopter was flown by the Pakistani side over the scene of the incident, the officials said.
NIA launches multiple raids in J-K over Pak-backed terror conspiracy case
Searches in the house of suspects at four locations in Anantnag, three in Shopian, two each in Budgam, Srinagar and Poonch and one each in Baramulla and Rajouri were underway.
G20 should keep eye on J-K situation: Cong; PDP says govt wants to project ‘all is well in…
Democracy has been wiped out here, there is an emergency-like situation created by the BJP, said Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Vikar Rasool Wani.
Militant killed, another injured in J&K’s Rajouri encounter
Army is being assisted by specially trained para-troopers, J&K police and paramilitary personnel during the search operation.
In a first, women cops deployed on night patrol in six key Jammu areas
A woman cop on condition of anonymity said their deployment during night hours would ensure the hassle-free and safe journeys of women travellers in the evening.
Use of drone part of J&K police training module
The soft skill training programme, according to police officials, is an essential part for preparing for the G-20 tourism meeting in Srinagar.
J &K is on the powder keg of drug addiction: Dr Naresh Purohit
Srinagar/New Delhi: J&K is on the powder keg of drug addiction. The valley is in the grip of an epidemic and the biggest victims of this epidemic are the youth. Globally, some 35 million people are estimated to suffer from drug use…
Transit accommodations: Pandits wary as J&K L-G reaches out to employees
The transit accommodations have been a long-pending demand of the Kashmiri Pandit employees under the PM’s package.
Human trafficking a challenge, not limited to weaker sections of society: J-K LG
Speaking at an awareness programme on anti-human trafficking here, Manoj Sinha called upon society to collectively fight the challenge.
Prayers in Srinagar’s Eidgah still uncertain
The Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the culmination of the Muslim holy month of Ramzan, is likely to be celebrated either on April 21 or 22.
J&K cops to get more teeth to take on militants in close combat situations
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the purchase of the equipment for the J&K police to give it more teeth for its fight against militancy in the Union Territory.
