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August 24, 2023 11:32 AM

J&K: Three people die & one injured after dumper fell into gorge in Dudu, Udhampur

In Jammu and Kashmir, three people died and one was injured after a dumper fell into a gorge in Dudu area of Udhampur district today. The accident took place in the early morning today at Kircchi in Dudu Basantgarh area of Udhampur district. The vehicle was loaded with bricks and met with the accident falling into Battu Nallaha. Soon after the incident was reported locals of the area and police rushed to the spot and started the rescue operation during which three bodies were recovered and the i...

August 23, 2023 12:45 PM

J&K Sports Council devised week-long celebrations programme to commemorate National Sports Day

In Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K Sports Council has devised a week-long celebrations programme to commemorate the National Sports Day starting today till August 29, across the Union Territory. The theme for the week-long programme is inclusive and fit society. More than forty-six events shall be organised across 20 districts. Over 1.18 lakh players are expected to participate in the week-long programme. ...

August 10, 2023 11:12 AM

J&K: Security forces arrestes three terrorist associates in Budgam district

In Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have arrested three terrorist associates in Budgam district today. Official sources said, police along with Army's 62 Rashtriya Rifles arrested three terrorist associates linked with banned Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terror outfit in Khansahab area of Budgam district. Incriminating materials including one Chinese hand grenade, two magazines and 57 live rounds have been recovered from their possession. All the recovered materials have been taken into case rec...

August 7, 2023 8:09 AM

J&K: security forces continue searches for militants at Gunda Khwas and Koteranka belt

In Jammu and Kashmir, the security forces continued searches for the militants at Gunda Khwas and surrounding areas in Koteranka belt of Budhal tehsil of Rajouri district for second consecutive day yesterday. Body of a slain terrorist, eliminated by the troops on Saturday, was recovered yesterday. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the teams of Army, CRPF, SOG and Police also recovered one AK-47 rifle, five magazines, two pistols with magazines, four hand grenades, one bag, Pakistan-made...

August 5, 2023 8:41 PM

Abrogation of Article 370 of Constitution completes 4 years; Govt says employment and development being prioritised in J&K

On the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the revocation of Article 370 and 35-A in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that the Union Territory will play a crucial role in Amrit Kaal. Talking to reporters, Mr. Singh said, in a very planned manner, the Modi Government has worked to establish a system in Jammu and Kashmir. He said, in the first five years from 2014-19, Mr Modi gave highest priority to Jammu and Kashmir and the North-East. The Minister said, Mr Mod...

August 4, 2023 11:36 AM

SIA in cooperation with local police conducts multiple raids across twin border districts of Rajouri & Poonch in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) in cooperation with local police and administration, conducted multiple raids across the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch last evening. These raids were conducted in connection with the investigation of a matter regarding border guides who facilitate infiltration from across the LoC. During the raids some incriminating material and mobile phones have been seized, and the SIA got certain viral leads from these cell phones....

July 31, 2023 7:58 AM

Jammu in August to get fleet of 100 e-buses under Smart City Project Limited

In Jammu and Kashmir, the winter capital of the Union Territory, Jammu is all set to get a fleet of 100 e-buses from the month of August under Smart City Project Limited. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the busses will be supplied by TATA Limited and are expected to make a major contribution to cutting carbon emissions and fostering a cleaner environment. Out of 100 e-busses for Jammu city, 75 (9-meter model) e-buses are arriving in August and 25 (12-meter) vehicles will be ply outsid...

July 28, 2023 8:39 AM

J&K LG attends National Convention on Sufism; highlights its influence in culture & traditions of Jammu & Kashmir

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the National Convention on "Sufism: A Bridge Between Communities", in Srinagar yesterday, July 27. In his address on the occasion, Mr. Sinha highlighted the influence of Sufism in the culture and traditions of Jammu & Kashmir. He observed that the harmonious relationship among all sects, individuals, and relationship with the whole existence without distinction is real Sufism. He said it is a...

July 25, 2023 11:33 AM

J&K: Amid tight security arrangements, 23rd batch of over 3000 pilgrims left for holy cave shrine of Amarnath

In Jammu and Kashmir, amid tight security arrangements, the 23rd batch of over 3000 pilgrims left for the holy cave shrine of Amarnath from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas, Jammu early morning on 25th July 2023 for the twin base camps of Baltal and Pahalgam in Kashmir. Among them, 1160 pilgrims preferred the shortest Baltal track, while 1865 opted for the traditional and longest Nunwan-Pahalgam route. So far, a record total of 3,39,410 pilgrims have visited the Amarnath Cave Shrine this...

July 25, 2023 11:31 AM

J&K: Pakistani intruder shot dead by BSF along International Border in Samba

In Jammu and Kashmir, a Pakistani intruder was shot dead by the alert Border Security Force personnel along the International Border in the Samba district of Jammu on 25th July 2023. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that alert border guards picked up suspicious movement near the S.M. Pura post in the Ramgarh sector of Samba district late Monday night and opened fire when the suspected intruder paid no heed to the repeated warnings. One person was hit and died on the s...