| Five govt employees sacked over alleged terror links in J&K |
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 Srinagar, Jan 13: In a strong crackdown on terror networks operating from within the system, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha has ordered the termination of five government employees for their alleged active links with banned terrorist organizations.
Officials said that the dismissed employees include Mohd Ishfaq, a government school teacher; Tariq Ahmad Rah, a laboratory technician; Bashir Ahmad Mir, an assistant lineman; Farooq Ahmad Bhat, a Class-IV employee in the Fores.... |
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| Terror recruitment nearly non-existent in J&K: Army Chief |
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 New Delhi, Jan 13: The security situation along the western front and in Jammu and Kashmir remains sensitive but firmly under control, with terrorism on a sharp decline and local recruitment nearly negligible, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday.
Addressing a press conference in the national capital, the Army Chief said that since May 10 the overall security environment has been effectively managed, backed by coordinated action among security agencies and support from civil aut.... |
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| Kashmir reports 310 forest fires in 2025, over 880 hectares affected |
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 Srinagar, Jan 13 : Kashmir recorded 310 forest fire incidents in 2025, affecting more than 880 hectares of forest land across various divisions, according to official data. The figures show a decline compared to the previous year, officials said.
Data accessed by the media shows that a total of 880.77 hectares of forest area was damaged due to fires during the year.
The Sindh Forest Division recorded the highest number of incidents at 67, with 111.06 hectares affected, followed by Kamraj Fore.... |
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| LG Sinha Calls for Collective Effort to Establish J&K as Global Art Hub |
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 JAMMU, Jan 12 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday articulated a vision to transform Jammu & Kashmir from its profound spiritual and cultural roots into a world-renowned centre for artistic expression, terming it a "shared responsibility."
Speaking at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Kesar Art Circle at Kala Kendra here, the Lieutenant Governor as per news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) emphasized the pivotal role of the artistic community in this endeavour. "From spiritual, .... |
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| India–Germany Strategic Partnership flags off |
| Green signal for all round sustained development goes together |
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 New Delhi January 12,2026(PIB)
At the invitation of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Mr. Friedrich Merz, paid an official visit to India from 12-13 January 2026. The Chancellor was accompanied by a high-level delegation including 23 leading German CEOs and industry leaders
This was Chancellor Merz’s first official visit to India and his first visit to Asia as Federal Chancellor, reflecting the high priority Germany attaches.... |
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| Jobs, Wages, Power Bills Top Agenda for PDP in Upcoming Budget Session: MLA Waheed ul Rehman Para |
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 SRINAGAR, Jan 10 : Ahead of the Assembly meeting, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Pulwama, Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, on Saturday outlined a series of pressing public issues that he intends to raise in the upcoming Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, slated to begin on February 2, 2026.
Speaking with media reporters here today, the Pulwama legislator highlighted unemployment, the long-pending regularization of daily wage workers, and reservations as key ma.... |
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| "Travel Only by Day": Authorities Impose Restrictions on Jammu-Srinagar Highway |
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 Srinagar, JAN 09 : The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)—the vital all-weather link connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country—remained severely congested for nearly 24 hours, authorities confirmed on Friday.
A senior traffic officer told press media reporters that the extensive disruption lasted from 4:00 PM Thursday until 4:00 PM Friday. It was caused by enforced single-lane traffic at critical stretches, including Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri-Dalwas, and the sector between.... |
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| LG Flags Off J&K Youth Contingent for National Youth Festival 2026 |
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 Jammu, Jan 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday virtually flagged off a 53-member youth contingent from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for New Delhi to take part in the 29th National Youth Festival – Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026.
The national event will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from January 10 to 12, 2026. The contingent will represent Jammu and Kashmir in the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track and the Cultural and Innovation Track.
The National.... |
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| Various delegations call on LG Ladakh |
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 Leh, January 7 : Several delegations called on the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, at the Lieutenant Governor's Secretariat today, raising key concerns related to livelihoods, infrastructure, administrative status, and sports development.
A delegation from Ladakh Transport Cooperative Society met with the Lieutenant Governor and submitted their demands.
Similarly, members from Shachukul village, Nimoo, Basgo, Ney villages also met with Shri Kavinder Gupta and highlighted t.... |
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| Indian Army recovers civilian vehicle after accident in Bandipora village |
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 Bandipora, Jan 7 : The Indian Army came to the rescue of a civilian in Gundpora area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district after his vehicle skidded off a bridge and fell into a nearby water stream on Wednesday.
Tanvir Ahmed Khan, son of Gulam Ahmed Khan and a resident of Sumbal, was travelling in his newly purchased Swift Dzire when the accident occurred. He immediately contacted the nearby Bapura Army Camp Company Commander, whose number he obtained from locals.
Army personnel responde.... |
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