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ITBP soldier shoots 3 colleagues before killing self in Udhampur camp

Constable Bhupendra Singh shot at his colleagues, leading to bullet injuries to a head constable and two constables, a senior ITBP officer said.

J-K exports can increase 3 times in next 5 years, says LG Manoj Sinha

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, launched the first District Export Plans on Friday in the presence of Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel.Speaking at the event, held at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre on the banks of Dal Lake, said that efforts are being made to ensure every district from the northern state exports something or the other."We will try to export from every district of Jammu and Kashmir in the coming time. We are running with a target that we can increase exports by 3 times in the coming 5 years," said Sinha.The initiative has been taken up with an aim to provide a platform for all stakeholders of industries, and commerce including horticulture, art and craft."With a vision to convert all 20 districts into an export hub, J & K UT unveiled its District Export Plans in presence of Hon'ble Union MoS, Commerce and Industry Anupriya S Patel. The region possesses several comparative advantages like climate,

J-K's Kishtwar to become North India's major power hub: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh today said that Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar will become North India's major power hub generating nearly 6,000 MW of electricity

Amarnath Yatra: 8 pilgrims die due to natural causes, toll climbs to 41

Eight pilgrims died due to natural causes in the last 36 hours during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, taking the pilgrimage's death toll to 41, officials said on Thursday. The total includes 15 pilgrims who died in the flash flood triggered by a cloudburst near the cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas last week. The eight pilgrims who died were identified as Mongilal (52) from Rajasthan, Vriag Lal Hira Chand Vyas (57) from Gujarat, Basavaraja (68) from Karnataka, Pooniamoorthi (63) from Singapore, Kiran Chaturvedi from Maharashtra, Kalavala Suberamanyam (63) from Andhra Pradesh, Govind Sharan (34) from Uttar Pradesh, and Satveer Singh (70) from Haryana, the officials said. The annual Amarnath Yatra began on June 30 but was suspended following the flash flood on July 8. The pilgrimage resumed on July 11.

Over 120,000 pilgrims complete Amarnath Yatra, 6,415 en route to valley

At least 16 people were killed in the flash flood while 15,000 were safely evacuated

J-K: Police officer killed, 2 personnel injured in Srinagar terror attack

A 56-year-old police officer was killed and two personnel were injured when terrorists attacked a police team in the outskirts of the city on Tuesday, officials said. The incident took place around 7:15 pm when the terrorists fired at a police checkpoint in the Lal Bazar area, the officials said. They said Jammu and Kashmir Police assistant sub-inspector Mushtaq Ahmad was killed while head constable Fayaz Ahmad and SPO Abu Bakar were injured in the attack. The injured cops were rushed to a hospital where their condition is stated to be stable. The officials said a search operation has been launched in the area to nab the attackers. "ASI Mushtaq Ahmad #succumbed to his injuries & attained #martyrdom. We pay rich #tribute to the #martyr for his supreme #sacrifice made in the line of duty. Other two injured personnel are being treated. Further details shall follow," the Kashmir Zone police wrote on Twitter. Additional Director General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Vijay Kumar said the ...

JK Board class 10 result to be announced this week; check link here

Once declared, the JKBOSE 10th result 2022 will be released online at jkbose.ac.in

Over 7,100 pilgrims leave for Amarnath cave shrine from base camp

Amarnath Yatra, which was resumed on Monday after a two-day suspension following flash flood near the cave shrine, continued on Tuesday

Gunfight breaks out in J&K's Shopian district in a joint operation

An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Reban area in South Kashmir's Shopian district, officials said on Tuesday

Amarnath Yatra to resume in J-K from Nunwan Pahalgam side after cloudburst

Amarnath Yatra, which was partially suspended after a cloudburst incident, will resume on Monday from the Nunwan Pahalgam side, informed the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board

12 million child marriages rival the population of J&K, shows data

As many of 7.84 million (65 per cent) married children were female, reinforcing the fact that girls are significantly more disadvantaged

J&K LG chairs high level meet to review rescue & relief ops at Amarnath

GoC said all the agencies involved in the rescue and relief operations are working in excellent coordination and they are well equipped to clear the debris.

Undeterred by Baltal tragedy, pilgrims continue to throng Amarnath

The pilgrims said they have no fear as they have full faith in Lord Shiva, adding that it would be a great privilege for them if they die in the abode of the god.

Place facts about Amarnath tragedy before country: Yashwant Sinha to govt

Sinha, who arrived here this morning to seek support for his candidature, was speaking at a meeting with opposition parties of Kashmir.

Over 6,000 pilgrims leave Jammu in 11th batch for Amarnath base camps

The 11th batch of over 6,000 Amarnath pilgrims left the Jammu city for the twin base camps in Kashmir even as the annual pilgrimage to the cave shine in south Kashmir was halted

Cloudburst triggers flash floods in J-K's Doda, cause damage to vehicles

A cloudburst triggered flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Saturday, causing minor damage to some vehicles, officials said

Amarnath Tragedy: Not cloudburst, but highly localised heavy rainfall: IMD

Cloudburst is the reason that has been attributed as a cause of death of at least 13 Yatris in a flash flood near the Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday

Distressed to learn about cloudburst near Amarnath shrine: President Kovind

He said relief and rescue measures were in full swing to provide succour to those stranded, and hoped that the "yatra be soon resumed".

J&K: Civil Services exam coaching scheme launched for Tribal students

The Jammu and Kashmir Tribal Affairs Department has launched a new scheme for government sponsored coaching of Tribal students aspiring for UPSC Civil Services Examination, officials said on Friday.

Amarnath cloudburst: Amit Shah speaks to LG; orders swift rescue operations

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Friday directed central forces and Jammu and Kashmir administration to ensure swift operations to rescue people affected in the cloudburst near the base camp of Amarnath holy cave. Shah said in a Tweet in Hindi that he has spoken to J&K LG Manoj Sinha to take stock of the situation following the cloudburst that struck around 5:30 pm. "NDRF, CRPF, BSF and local administration are engaged in the rescue work. Saving people's lives is our priority. I wish all the devotees well," the minister said. At least eight lives have been lost in the incident, police said.