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Militants open fire on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam

Militants opened fire on a team of security forces in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said

Pakistan continues ceasefire violation on LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch

Continuing unprovoked ceasefire violation on the line of control (LoC), Pakistan resorted to heavy shelling to target Indian positions on Friday in J&K's Poonch district.

J&K and Ladakh integral parts of India, asserts MEA in a rebuff to China

India asserted that the UTs of J&K and Ladakh "have been, are, and would" remain an integral part of the country, insisting that China has no locus standi to comment on its internal matters

J&K govt ties up with Flipkart to promote handicraft, handloom products

In an important step towards the promotion of rural economy and boost the sale of handicraft and handloom products in Jammu and Kashmir, the union territory government on Thursday signed a pact with online retailer Flipkart for showcasing and facilitating the local artisans and craftsmen to reach customers across the globe. Speaking on the MoU (memorandum of understanding) signing occasion, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor, UT of J&K, said the partnership will give a big boost to the rural economy and promote the versatile handicrafts and handlooms of Jammu and Kashmir to a pan-India market. In a statement, Walmart-owned Flipkart said its agreement with Jammu & Kashmir Handloom and Handicrafts Corporation under the Flipkart Samarth programme to enable local artisans, weavers and craftsmen showcase their products on its platform. Hashmat Ali Yauto, Managing Director of J&K Handloom & Handicrafts Corporation, said, "(The partnership)... will benefit lakhs of artisans, ...

Jammu and Kashmir reports 648 fresh Covid-19 cases, 6 more deaths

Jammu and Kashmir recorded 648 fresh coronavirus cases while six patients suffering from the disease died in the past 24 hours, taking the Covid tally to 86,057 and death toll to 1,358, officials said

Political alliance formed by J&K parties for restoration of special status

Mainstream political parties in J&K held a meeting and formed an alliance for restoration of the special status of the erstwhile state as it existed before August 5 last year

J&K govt seeks Rs 367 cr from World Bank to fund healthcare institutions

The Jammu andKashmir government has submitted a comprehensive proposal seeking over Rs 367 crore funding from the World Bank for strengthening of healthcare institutions including dedicated COVID hospitals and ICUs and procurement of critical care ambulances in the union territory, senior health officials said. The proposal has been prepared by the health and medical education department with the objective of providing state-of-the-art medical services and facilities to people living in urban areas as well as the remotest parts of the union territory, they said. "A comprehensive proposal was formulated amounting to Rs 367.48 crore (approximately US$ 50 million) and submitted for funding from World Bank," Financial Commissioner Health and Medical Education, J&K, Atal Dulloo told PTI. Jammu and Kashmir does not have a major or middle-level chain of hospitals on the lines of those operating in the rest of the country, except Batra hospital in the private sector. A latest report on ...

Nitin Gadkari launches blasting process for Zojila tunnel construction work

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday virtually initiated the first blasting for Zojila Tunnel project on NH-1 in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir

In an altered Kashmir, Gupkar Road deliberations don't hold the same sway

The deliberations will be closely watched for sure, but are unlikely to yield spectacular political results

Package to Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh to empower 1 million women: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a series of tweets has expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on two key Cabinet decisions taken on Wednesday

India mocks Pak at Commonwealth foreign ministers' meet for raising Kashmir

India on Wednesday lampooned Pakistan at a virtual meeting of the Commonwealth foreign ministers, calling it a promoter of state sponsored terrorism "masquerading" as an alleged victim of the menace.

Army's Northern Command has conducted over 34,000 Covid tests in J&K so far

To strengthen the efforts of the civil administration in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army's Northern Command has conducted 34,396 tests for civilian population till date, with a positivity rate of 2.55%

Foiled suspected BAT action from Pak side in Jammu and Kashmir: Army

The Army on Wednesday said it has foiled suspected BAT action from Pakistani side along the Line of Control in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir

Will continue struggle for restoration of Article 370: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti, who was released from detention after 14 months, has vowed to continue her struggle for the restoration of Article 370 and the resolution of the Kashmir issue

If RJD wins, Kashmiri terrorists will take shelter in Bihar: Nityanand Rai

Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai has said that if RJD is elected to power in Bihar then terrorists will escape Kashmir and take shelter in the state

Scrapping Article 370 was weighing on me during detention: Mehbooba Mufti

In her first statement after she was released from detention on Tuesday evening, former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said the decision of abrogating Article 370 was weighing on her mind during her detention and that she will fight for the reversal of the decision.

Jammu and Kashmir coronavirus update: 677 new Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths

Jammu and Kashmir reported 677 new positive cases of Covid-19, taking the total count of cases to 84,708

J&K Civil Secretariat staff to mark attendance via facial recognition setup

The use of the biometric attendance system, which requires people to put a finger on the surface of the scanner, was suspended after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in March this year

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti being released from detention: J&K govt official

She was first detained under Sections 107 and151 of CrPC but later booked under the controversial Public Safety Act

Roshni scheme one of 'biggest land scams' in J&K history, says BJP

The BJP termed the alleged Roshni land scam "one of the biggest land scams" in the history of Jammu and Kashmir