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Polls in Jammu and Kashmir after delimitation exercise: Amit Shah

The Modi government had bifurcated the state into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh in August 2019

Jammu and Kashmir Bank raises Rs 360 crore through bonds

Shares of the bank closed at Rs 32 apiece on the BSE, down by 3.18 per cent from previous close

Don't go to Kashmir, 10 km of India-Pak border, says new US travel advisory

The US in a new travel advisory urged its citizens to exercise "increased caution" while travelling to India and advised them not to travel to Jammu and Kashmir and within 10 km of the India-Pak borde

Jammu & Kashmir govt receives 4,226 proposals worth Rs 47,441 crore

In this year's budget, Rs 200 crore has been allocated to provide financial assistance to young aspiring entrepreneurs of J&K

ICHRRF officially recognises the Kashmiri Hindu Genocide, 1989-1991

The US based non-profit, International Commission for Human Rights and Religious freedom (ICHRRF) has called upon the Government of India and the Government of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir to acknowledge and recognise the 1989-1991 atrocities on Kashmiri Hindus as an act of genocide.

K-Files impact: Kashmiri Pandit interests take a back seat

The film neither benefits the Kashmiri Pandits nor heals old wounds. It will instead deepen social divisions in both the Valley and in Jammu.

Jammu breaks 76-year record as day temperature hits 37.3 deg C

According to the meteorological department, the maximum temperature in Jammu, the winter capital of the Union Territory, is 8.4 degrees above normal during this part of the season.

Redouble efforts to complete 300 sports infra projects: J&K LG to officials

Sinha was addressing sportspersons, sports officials at the first-ever national archery championship being held at M A Stadium here

Three-member World Bank team calls on J&K Chief Secretary Arun Mehta

A three-member team from the World Bank had a meeting with J&K Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta on Saturday regarding the World Bank-funded projects being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir.

OYO delists hotel from platform for denying reservation to Kashmir man

Hospitality firm OYO has taken off from its platform the hotel, which allegedly denied reservation to a man from Jammu and Kashmir, according to a social media post by the company. Responding to a purported viral video on social media that shows a man allegedly being denied reservation in the hotel as he is from the union territory, OYO said, "We are appalled that this happened. We have taken the hotel off from our platform immediately." The company further said, "Our rooms and our hearts are open for everyone, always. This is not something that we will compromise on, ever. We will definitely check what compelled the hotel to deny check-in." On Wednesday, the Delhi Police clarified that it has not issued any direction against giving reservation in hotels to those furnishing identity cards from Jammu and Kashmir. In a series of tweets, the Delhi Police stated, "a purported video is viral on social media wherein a person is being denied hotel reservation due to his J&K ID. The ...

South Asia peace not possible without resolving Kashmir dispute: OIC group

The OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir said on Wednesday that lasting peace in South Asia cannot be achieved without a settlement of the Kashmir issue.

'Beijing has no locus standi': India rejects China's references on Kashmir

The government on Wednesday rejected the "uncalled reference" to Jammu and Kashmir by the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his speech at the opening ceremony of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and said matters related to the union territory "are entirely the internal affairs of India".Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said other countries including China have no locus standi to comment."We reject the uncalled reference to India by the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his speech at the Opening Ceremony. Matters related to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are entirely the internal affairs of India. Other countries including China have no locus standi to comment. They should note that India refrains from public judgement of their internal issues," Bagchi said.His response came in response to media queries on reference to Jammu and Kashmir made by Chinese Foreign Minister in his speech at OIC meet in Pakistan.Addressing the OIC ...

India rejects Chinese foreign minister's comments on J&K in OIC speech

We reject 'uncalled reference' to India by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, says MEA on his reference to JK at OIC meet in Pakistan

Article 370's revocation opened roads for development in J-K: Reddy

Reddy said the number of tourists in March this year stood at around 1.13 lakh, which was three times the total number of tourists who arrived in UT in 2019.

To empower women, handicraft centres provide training in J&K's Pulwama

Women here are encouraged to learn abilities such as embroidery, crewel, tailoring, and stitching through the government's special skill development programs

5 lakh Jammu and Kashmir's women march towards economic freedom

Women in Jammu and Kashmir are treading an entrepreneurship path aided by the Umeed scheme's soft loans and training.

FM Sitharaman to present J&K budget for 2022-23 in Rajya Sabha

On March 14, the union territory's budget was presented and passed by the Lok Sabha

Amit Shah hails PM Modi for establishing 'grassroot democracy' in J&K

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that a democratic setup at the grassroot level has been established in Jammu and Kashmir post-Narendra Modi becoming Prime Minister of the country."Since Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister of the country in 2014, Jammu and Kashmir has gone through rapid growth and transformation. Grassroot Democratic setup was established in J-K for the first time in decades," said Shah while addressing the gathering on the occasion of 83rd Raising Day celebrations of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Jammu.Union Minister observed that the public representatives in every village of Jammu and Kashmir are taking the Union Territory on the path of development."More than 30,000 public representatives have become part of the democratic system, which is a matter of great pride for J & K and the entire nation. Now, Panches and Sarpanches, Blockpanchayats, Zilapanchayats in every village of Jammu and Kashmir are taking the villages on the path ..

Need to identify internal and external enemies of J-K: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday stressed on the need to identify the internal and external enemies of Jammu and Kashmir

Shah reviews security situation in J&K, calls for strengthening of NCB

Shah said the security grid should be further strengthened to ensure zero cross-border infiltration and to eliminate terrorism completely