| 5 lakh homeless people in J&K to get permanent shelter: Union Minister |
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 Srinagar, July 03: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said the central government has identified around five lakh people in Jammu and Kashmir who do not have permanent homes and efforts are being made to provide them housing under a government scheme.
Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, the minister said the Prime Minister has decided that those who are still without homes will be given permanent shelter. “A survey has been conducted to identify the beneficiari.... |
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| PM Modi Receives Grand Welcome In Ghana With Guard Of Honour & 21-Gun Salute |
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 Accra JUYLY 02:-
As he began his landmark visit to Ghana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was accorded a rousing welcome by members of the Indian community at a hotel in Accra, shortly after his arrival in the West African country.
There is a sizable Indian community in Ghana numbering over 15,000. Some of them have been in Ghana for over 70 years. Some families are now the fourth generation in Ghana, and most have acquired Ghanaian citizenship. Several expatriates are also working.... |
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| Amarnath yatris on way to shrine get warm reception from locals |
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 Srinagar, July 02: Local authorities gave a warm welcome to the first batch of Amarnath yatra pilgrims at several places in Kashmir, as hundreds of them turned up at in the valley Wednesday.
The first batch of 5,892 yatris was flagged off from the yatra base camp in Bhagwati Nagar in Jammu by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
Upon their arrival in the Kashmir valley, the pilgrims’ convoys received a rousing welcome from the administration, and the locals, in Kulgam, Anantnag, and Srinagar di.... |
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| Vomedh Honours Pt. Amarnath Vaishnavi with Tributes, Awards, and Devotional Music |
| Next Generation and Unsung Heroes Felicitated in a Solemn Tribute |
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 Jammu, July 01, 2025: Vomedh Rangmanch today organized a poignant and memorable event to commemorate the Puniyatithi of the tallest leader of the Kashmiri Pandit community, Pt. Amarnath Vaishnavi, at a packed Abhinav Theatre. The event, part of Vomedh’s ongoing Centenary Celebrations for the leader, was a heartfelt tribute that brought together community stalwarts, young voices, and spiritual music to honour the life and legacy of a selfless torchbearer.
The ceremony was graced by an august .... |
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| Amarnath Yatra 2025 Begins As J&K L-G Flags Off First Batch Of Pilgrims |
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 JAMMU 2nd July 2025:
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the Amarnath Yatra 2025 from Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp on Wednesday morning. He wished the pilgrims a safe and comfortable journey to and a "deeply soul-stirring" experience in the "abode of Lord Shiva"."Prayed to Baba Amarnath for peace & blessings to all."
The perilous pilgrimage comes a little over two months after the dastardly terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmi.... |
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| Railways Jammu Division collects Rs 3.4 cr fine in June from violators, illegal passengers |
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 Jammu, July 01(Agencies)
Railway authorities have collected Rs 3.4 crore from fines imposed on violators and illegal passengers travelling on trains in the Jammu Division during June, officials said.
The Jammu Division of the Northern Railway launched a campaign against irregular travel, illegal vending, littering and smoking on trains.
“During the ticket checking campaign in June by the checking staff and Chief Ticket Inspectors of the division, 5,462 cases of irregular travel by passengers.... |
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| Despite Pahalgam Incident, the Spirit of the Pilgrims Remains Unshaken: Satpal Sharma |
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 Srinagar, July 2 : BJP President Satpal Sharma lauded the overwhelming participation in the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, calling it a "powerful display of devotion and unity." Despite the incident in Pahalgam, the spirit of the pilgrims remains unshaken.
He said that the neighboring country is trying to disturb the peace in Jammu and Kashmir, but they will never succeed. Thousands of pilgrims are joyfully and eagerly moving toward the cave, Sharma said.
Sharma also shared his personal experien.... |
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| Late-night blaze destroys home of seven in central Kashmir’s Budgam |
| Locals have appealed for the establishment of a fire station in the vicinity to avoid such losses in the future |
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 Budgam, July 01: A residential house was destroyed in a late-night fire incident in the Lassipora area of Beerwah, Budgam, rendering a family of seven homeless.
The blaze engulfed the home of Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, causing extensive damage to the structure and all household belongings. Despite the timely response of local residents and youth who made desperate attempts to douse the flames, the house was reduced to ashes.
Locals voiced concern over the lack of a nearby fire emergency service. T.... |
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| Pilgrims make beeline for Amarnath yatra registration in Jammu |
| The yatra to the 3,880-metre shrine in south Kashmir Himalyas will formally begin on July 3 |
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 Jammu, July 01: Hundreds of pilgrims from all over the country flocked Jammu on Tuesday as the administration started on-the-spot registration of devotees for the Amarnath yatra.
The yatra to the 3,880-metre shrine in south Kashmir Himalyas will formally begin on July 3.
The 38-day pilgrimage will commence from the twin tracks– the traditional 48-km long Nunwan-Pahalam route in Anantnag district and the 14-km shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal district– on July 3.
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| Tight security in place in Ramban district as annual Shri Amarnath Yatra set to begin tomorrow |
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 Banihal, July 01: Amid tight security arrangements annual Shri Amarnath Yatra is set to commence from tomorrow Wednesday. First batch of pilgrims departing from Jammu early in the morning.
According to officials, the first convoy of pilgrims heading via the Baltal route will leave from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu at 4:00 am Wednesday. This will be followed by another convoy at 4:30 am for pilgrims taking the traditional Pahalgam route to the holy Amarnath cave.
As per tradition, the.... |
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