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July 19, 2023 9:00 AM

J&K: Jammu-Srinagar National Highway closed for vehicular traffic in wee hours today

In Jammu and Kashmir, the 270 km long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, (NH44), the only all-weather surface link which connects Kashmir valley with the rest of the country has been closed for vehicular traffic today. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the strategic national highway was closed for vehicular traffic in the wee hours today following incessant rain since late last night that triggered multiple landslides at several locations at Cafetaria Mod on the outskirts of Ramban town.&...

July 19, 2023 7:43 AM

Two labourers kill and six injure after landslide hit under-construction building in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur

In Jammu and Kashmir, two labourers were killed and six others injured after a landslide hit an under-construction building in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district yesterday. According to police, a group of labourers were busy in construction work at Kallar near vegetable market in Udhampur town when they came under the landslide around 11.45 am. The sources said a rescue operation was launched immediately and six labourers were rescued in an injured condition and shifted to hospital. Bodi...

July 18, 2023 7:58 AM

JK LG Manoj Sinha chairs meeting to review preparedness for Independence Day celebration 2023

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting with the senior officers of Civil and Police administration yesterday to review preparedness and to chalk out detailed programme for the celebration of Independence Day this year. He directed the officers to involve PRI and ULB members, Youth Clubs, Self Help Groups, NCC Scouts and Guides, ex-servicemen, prominent citizens, community leaders, religious heads and educational institutions in the Indep...

July 17, 2023 2:08 PM

Police along with Army in joint operation recoveres two IEDs from Wodhpura forest area of Handwara in north Kashmir's

In the Kashmir Valley, Police along with Army in a joint operation have recovered two IEDs from Wodhpura forest area of Handwara in north Kashmir's Kupwara district today. The prompt action by the joint team of security forces have averted a major incident in the area. Police sources said that based on specific information, Army along with Handwara Police launched a swift and well-coordinated Search and Destruction Operation (SADO) at Wodhpura Forest area in the wee hours today. In the join...

July 15, 2023 9:17 PM

Amarnath: Over 2 Lakh pilgrims drawn from across country paid obeisance to Lord Shiva at holy cave shrine during the last fifteenth days

In Jammu and Kashmir, the annual pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath Ji in south Kashmir is progressing smoothly since its commencement on July 1 this year, from both the Yatra routes of Nunwan-Chandanwari via Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Domail-Baltal in Ganderbal district. Over Two Lakh pilgrims drawn from across the country have paid their obeisance to Lord Shiva at the holy cave shrine during the last fifteenth days upto seven this evening. To know more, let's listen...

July 13, 2023 8:51 AM

J&K government accords sanction to the creation of Public Grievances Department in UT

Jammu and Kashmir government has accorded sanction to the creation of Public Grievances Department in the Union Territory. The department will deal with the redressal of Public Grievances, Lieutenant Governor's Mulaqaat - Live Public Grievance Hearing. It will also deal with Jammu and Kashmir Integrated Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (JK-IGRAMS), monitoring disposal of grievances by Administrative Departments and subordinate offices, grievance Redressal Quality Monitoring and monit...

July 13, 2023 8:37 AM

Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission bags SKOCH Award under “State of Governance India 2047” in Gold category

The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) has bagged the SKOCH Award under the theme “State of Governance India 2047” in Gold category for its outstanding efforts in creating marketing avenues for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the Union Territory. The SKOCH award marks a significant milestone for JKRLM, being the first award received since the inception of the scheme. This recognition represents a remarkable accomplishment for the organization. The award is a recognition ...

July 12, 2023 11:22 AM

J&K: Mobile-Dost-App launched in sync with vision of Apka-Mobile-Hamara-Daftar

In Jammu and Kashmir, a path-breaking Mobile-Dost-App has been launched in sync with the vision of Apka-Mobile-Hamara-Daftar, a pioneering initiative for mobile-based delivery of citizen-centric services in the Union Territory. While launching the Mobile-Dost-App, the Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta said that this revolutionary App signifies a significant step towards a digitally empowered Jammu & Kashmir. He added that the administration is committed to providing seamless servi...

July 11, 2023 1:21 PM

J&K: Special Investigation Unit of Kishtwar Police conducts raids at houses of suspected terrorists operating from Pakistan

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Kishtwar Police today conducted raids at the houses of suspected terrorists operating from Pakistan in the Kishtwar district. The raids were conducted in Rahalthal Village in Chhatroo Tehsil of Kishtwar district. The raids are carried out in accordance with the directive of the Special NIA Court of Jammu against Kishtwar-based terrorists who have been operating from Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The searches that a...

July 10, 2023 12:44 PM

Jammu and Kashmir: Army personnel injures in landmine explosion near LOC in Poonch district

In Jammu and Kashmir, an Army personnel was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control in Poonch district today. The soldier suffered injury when the landmine got activated after he accidentally stepped over it during patrolling in a forward village in Kerni sector late Sunday night. The injured soldier was shifted to a military hospital and his condition was stated to be “stable”. As part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system, the forward areas are dotted with landmines whic...