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Vaishno Devi stampede: J&K Lt Gov Manoj Sinha orders high level inquiry

Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday ordered a high level inquiry into the stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in which 12 people were killed and 20 injured

12 killed in stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K, 20 others injured

At least 12 people were killed and 20 others injured in a stampede at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir triggered by a heavy rush of devotees, officials said on Saturday. The stampede occurred near gate number three outside the sanctum sanctorum of the shrine atop Trikuta hills. The stampede was triggered by a heavy rush of devotees who have come to pay their obeisance to mark the beginning of the New Year, the officials said. Senior officials and shrine board representatives are on the spot. Officials said 12 people died in the stampede and their bodies have been removed to a hospital in the Katra base camp for identification and other legal formalities. Twenty more people were injured and majority of them are undergoing treatment at Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, the officials said, adding that the condition of four of the injured was stated to be "critical". The officials said the shrine was open and devotees were paying obeisance t

20 injured in stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir

At least 20 people were injured in a stampede, triggered by heavy rush of devotees on New Year's Day, at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said

182 terrorists killed in 100 successful operations in J-K in 2021: DGP

Infiltration is down this year, said DGP Dilbag Singh

Slight relief from harsh cold in Kashmir as min temperature improves

The minimum temperature improved across Kashmir on Friday providing slight relief from the intense cold conditions

J&K: 3 terrorists, including one from JeM, killed in Srinagar encounter

Three terrorists, including one affiliated with terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), were neutralised in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar.The JeM terrorist was involved in Zewan Terror Attack."One of the killed terrorists has been identified as Suhail Ahmad Rather of terror outfit JeM. As revealed during yesterday's Press Conference, terrorist Suhail was also involved in Zewan Terror Attack. All terrorists involved in the Zewan attack have been neutralised," Kashmir Zone Police on Twitter quoted Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar.Earlier the Jammu and Kashmir police had informed that in the initial exchange of fire, three Police personnel and one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel got injured and were subsequently shifted to hospital.The encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar on Thursday night.General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, Lt ...

Covid-19 pandemic: Jammu and Kashmir reports 139 new cases, 1 death

Out of the fresh cases, 37 were from the Jammu division and 102 from the Kashmir division

Twin encounters in J-K; six militants and Army jawan killed

While three militants were killed in an overnight encounter in Anantnag, three others were killed in the gunfight which took place in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday evening

Twin encounters in Jammu & Kashmir; six militants, Army jawan killed

In the last about five days, security forces have carried out multiple operations across the valley resulting in 11 hardcore terrorists being neutralised, killed

For the first time, active terrorists below 200 in J-K: IGP Vijay Kumar

IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that number of active terrorists in the valley has come down to less than 200 while the number of active local terrorists have reduced to less than 100

J&K: 3 JeM militants killed in encounter with security forces in Anantnag

Three Jaish-e-Mohammad militants, including a Pakistani national, were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Thursday.

J&K signs MoU with Apollo for setting up multi-specialty hospital in Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday signed an MoU with Apollo Hospitals for the establishment of a multi-specialty hospital in Jammu.

J&K Bank board appoints Baldev Prakash MD & CEO for three years

Jammu & Kashmir Bank on Tuesday said its board of directors has appointed Baldev Prakash as the MD & CEO for three years. The board of directors in the meeting held on December 28 has appointed Baldev Prakash as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the bank for a period of three years, J&K Bank said in a regulatory filing. His appointment will be effective from the actual date of his taking charge, the bank said. The board also appointed R K Chhibber as an additional director on the board of the bank to be effective from the date Baldev Prakash takes charge as MD&CEO of the bank, it said further. In October this year, the RBI had approved the appointment of Prakash as the next MD&CEO of J&K Bank. His appointment was slated from the date of taking charge or April 10, 2022, whichever earlier. Prakash has over 30 years of experience in banking in various roles at small and large size branches at SBI. He had joined SBI as a probationary officer in ...

Tiago Adan's brace propels Real Kashmir to 3-2 win over Aizawl FC

While Tiago scored a brace in the match, Robertson scored the crucial third goal for the Snow Leopards in the second half

5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Jammu and Kashmir; no damage reported so far

Tremors were felt around 7.01 pm, officials said

J&K metro rail projects in final stage of approval: Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said the proposals for metro rail projects in Jammu and Srinagar cities are in final stage of approval from the Public Investment Board. Addressing Jammu & Kashmir Real Estate Summit here, Puri urged the UT government to organise an annual summit like World Economic Forum at Davos, in J&K and assured full support from the Centre. The minister highlighted that metro projects will soon be a reality in J&K. "Metro projects are in final stage of PIB approval," Puri said. He further said the Centre would consider the demand to extend the metro projects to the proposed AIIMS hospital outside Jammu. He complimented the J&K government for implementing the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) law and also Model Tenancy Act, circulated by the Centre to all states and UTs. He also praised the UT government for implementation of Prime Minister Awas Yojana (PMAY) under which nearly 13,000 houses have been .

J&K govt inks 39 MoUs worth Rs 18 cr with country's real estate investors

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday opened the union territory to the country's real estate investors by signing 39 MoUs worth Rs 18,300 crore for the development of housing and commercial projects. Terming the signing of the MoUs at J&K Real Estate Summit here "historic'', Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said it is a major step towards transformation of the UT. Addressing a press conference at the summit, he said the government has already implemented the realty law RERA and adopted Model Tenancy Act in the UT. He emphasised that the government will consider reducing stamp duty on registration of properties and set up a single-window system for faster approval of projects. "We have signed 39 MoUs today. We have received investments proposals of Rs 18,300 crore," he told reporters here. The summit was organised by the J&K government, Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and realtors' body NAREDCO. Sinha said these MoUs will help generate direct and indirect ...

Real estate MoUs to Haldiram, industrial development in J&K gets a boost

Efforts are also underway to finalise the terms and conditions and sign MOUs with the countrys top notch hospitals in the near future

Active participation needed in prevention of third Covid wave: J&K LG

Amid fears of a third Covid wave, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said active participation of communities and healthcare workers is needed for prevention efforts

Covid-19 pandemic: Jammu and Kashmir records 124 new cases, two deaths

There are 1,350 active cases in the union territory