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Jammu & Kashmir revenue receipts rose by Rs 6,200 crore in 2016-17: CAG

Total revenue receipts of Jammu and Kashmir government for 2016-17 were Rs 41,980.72 crore as compared to Rs 35,780.60 crore in the previous year

Parliament passes Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill, 2020

The minister pointed out that around 74 per cent people in the Union Territory spoke Kashmiri and Dogri languages

Turkey' Erdogan again rakes up Kashmir issue at UN General Assembly

On day two of the high-level UNGA, the Turkish President said, "The Kashmir conflict, which is also key to the stability and peace of South Asia, is still a burning issue."

India slams Erdogan's Kashmir remarks at UNGA, call it 'gross interference'

India slammed Erdogan's for his remarks on Kashmir during UNGA session, saying the latter's speech constitutes "gross interference" in India's internal affairs and is "completely unacceptable"

Lok Sabha passes Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill, 2020

The Lok Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill, 2020 with voice vote, allowing Kashmiri, Dogri and Hindi, apart from the existing Urdu and English, to be official languages in J&K

Army recovers drone dropped arms, ammo in J&K; probe suggests JeM hand

The arms and ammunition were airdropped by a Pakistani drone in a village in Akhnoor region, Army officials said

Terrorist gunned down by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam

An unidentified militant was killed on Tuesday in an overnight encounter with security forces in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir govt issues 1.8 mn Domicile Certificates till Sept 21

The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued over 1.8 million Domicile Certificates against over 2.1 million applications received till Monday

Adopt proactive approach in dealing with coronaviurs: J-K official

Amid rise coronavirus cases in Jammu, a top government official directed heads of departments to adopt proactive approach in dealing with COVID-19, besides monitoring the situation round-the-clock

New Education Policy would empower J-K youth for nation-building: LG Sinha

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated a Conference on the Implementation of National Education Policy (NEP-2020) at Zorawar Singh Auditorium of Jammu University

Schools reopen with few students amid Covid-19 scare in Jammu & Kashmir

As on Sunday evening, Jammu and Kashmir had recorded 1,001 Covid-related deaths, 769 in Kashmir and 232 in Jammu regions

Villages along LoC connected with national electricity grid after 70 yrs

Villagers in these areas have also enthusiastically participated in elections with the turnout always being over 60 per cent, Garg, who took over as DC in February 2019, said

Terrorists build underground bunkers in Shopian to escape Army's pursuit

The shocker was a hideout in the middle of Rambi Ara, known for fluctuating water levels and often affected by flash floods, that led Col Singh and his team members back to the drawing board

J-K amends domicile rules, Naib Tehsildar to now issue Resident Certificate

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has amended the Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2020

Pakistani troops shell two sectors along LoC in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch

Pakistani troops engaged in firing and mortar shelling on forward areas along LoC in Poonch district on Saturday evening in violation of a ceasefire agreement

J&K coronavirus update: 1,492 new Covid cases take state tally to 62,533

As many as 1,492 more people tested coronavirus positive in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, taking the tally in the Union Territory to 62,533, health officials said

Jammu and Kashmir reports 1,492 fresh Covid-19 cases, 21 new deaths

Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday recorded 1,492 new Covid-19 cases, raising the tally to 62,533, while 21 fatalities pushed the death toll 987, officials said

If talks happen with China, why not with other neighbour: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference president and MP Farooq Abdullah on Saturday advocated talks with Pakistan, saying if India can talk to China to defuse their border row, it can also speak to its other neighbour

Pak uses drone to drop weapons in J-K's Rajouri; 3 LeT terrorists arrested

Pak dropped weapons and some cash in Indian currency using a drone in J&K's Rajouri district, said officials while announcing the arrest of 3 LeT terrorists who had picked up the consignment near LoC

LG announces Rs, 1,350-cr package to boost tourism, other sectors in J&K

LG Manoj Sinha possibly struck a right cord with the "awam" (people) of Jammu and Kashmir as he announced a Rs 1,350-crore economic package to give a much needed boost to tourism and other sectors