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Saudi daily lauds Indian govt's development, welfare initiatives in J-K

Noting the positive initiatives taken by the Indian government in Jammu and Kashmir, Saudi Gazette has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for undertaking various development and public welfare programmes, in the aftermath of the abrogation of Article 370.The Saudi daily noted that the J-K youth have responded positively to the Modi government's initiatives and have shown their desire to become a part of the progress of the country."Even the local militants who gave up arms after August 5, 2019, have been rehabilitated and have become a part of the national mainstream," the English daily noted.Saudi Gazette reported that most of the local leaders of Kashmir who used to claim that "if J & K's special status is revoked no one will be left in Kashmir to hold the tricolour" have been proven wrong.The Saudi newspaper further pointed out that the Centre's scholarship schemes for Jammu and Kashmir students had helped many youths from poor backgrounds to get admissions in ...

Covid-19: J&K records 359 new cases, one more death

Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday recorded 359 fresh Covid cases, including 58 travellers, taking the infection tally to 130,687, while one person died due to the virus in the past 24 hours, officials said

Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah tests positive for Covid-19

Former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has tested positive for Covid-19, his son and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed on Twitter on Tuesday.

Preliminary investigation indicates involvement of LeT in Sopore attack

Preliminary investigation indicates that a local terrorist Mudasir Pandit of proscribed terror outfit LeT and a foreign terrorist are involved in the Sopore terror attack, police said on Monday

Jammu and Kashmir records 235 new Covid-19 cases, no fresh deaths

Jammu and Kashmir on Monday recorded 235 new positive COVID-19 cases, taking the infection tally to 130,228

Mehbooba denied a passport due to 'adverse' police verification report

'This is the level of normalcy achieved in Kashmir since Aug 2019 that an ex Chief Minister holding a passport is a threat to the sovereignty of a mighty nation,' she wrote on Twitter.

Huge cache of arms, ammunition seized in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara

Security forces have seized a cache of arms and ammunition, including five AK assault rifles, from an area close to the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, an army official said

Jammu and Kashmir's total expenditure increased from 2014 to 2019: CAG

Jammu and Kashmir's total expenditure, which includes revenue expenditure, capital outlay and disbursement of loans and advances

Fix responsibility for non-establishment of model schools in J-K: CAG

Taking a serious note of non-establishment of model schools in J&K in the past 10 years despite availability of Rs 44.13 crore, the CAG has asked the state government to refund the unspent funds

Two militants killed, soldier injured in gunfight in J-K's Shopian

Two militants were killed and a soldier was injured in a gunfight between ultras and security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday

Highest-ever budget for J-K aims to build economy, create jobs: Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha termed Rs 1,08,621 crore budget for the Union Territory as "historic", stating that it aims to rebuilding the economy and creating jobs in the region

Jammu and Kashmir prepares for Amarnath Yatra, 600,000 pilgrims expected

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam, on Wednesday, chaired a meeting to review the preparations and arrangements being made for a safe and hassle-free Amarnath Yatra

J-K Security Committee discusses cyber crimes, currency management

Principal Secretary Home Department of Jammu and Kashmir, Shaleen Kabra on Wednesday chaired a meeting to discuss the need to detect fake currency notes while also cautioning about online frauds

PM Modi asks people to visit Tulip garden in J-K, enjoy warm hospitality

Modi on Wednesday asked everyone to visit Tulip garden, located at the foothills of Zabarwan range in Jammu and Kashmir

J-K L-G Manoj Sinha reviews progress of Srinagar Smart City Project

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the Srinagar Smart City Project and directed officials that it is completed in time, a spokesperson said

Radicalisation shouldn't be associated with specific religion: J-K Governor

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said there is a need for Islamic scholars to formulate a policy to prevent a person who is exposed to a violent ideology

India, Pak should resolve issues through dialogue for peace: Pak diplomat

India and Pakistan should resolve all bilateral issues, especially that of Jammu and Kashmir, the diplomat said

Snowfall, landslides shut Jammu and Kashmir highway, 300 vehicles stranded

The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic on Tuesday following snowfall in Jawahar Tunnel area and multiple landslides between Banihal and Chanderkote, officials said

Fair to heavy rain, snow likely in Jammu and Kashmir till March 24

Moderate rain lashed the plains while light snowfall occurred in the mountains in Jammu and Kashmir as the meteorological department forecast heavy rain/snow at scattered places in the next two days

4 Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists killed in ongoing encounter in J-K's Shopian

Three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces in the Munihal area of Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday