News Topic:Independence Day
J&K
Govt employees ordered to participate in Independence Day functions
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered all government employees to participate in the Independence Day functions.
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J&K
Preparations on to hold Assembly election in J-K: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech said that preparations were on to hold Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Kashmir
Burhan Wani’s father hoists tricolour in Pulwama
Muzaffar Wani, the father of slain Hizb militant Burhan Wani, hoisted the national flag at a school in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama.
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Health
Dr Naveed among 50 COVID-19 warriors being honoured on Aug 15
The J-K Government will honour ‘Corona warriors’ such as doctors, paramedics, nurses, and drivers, on August 15, 2021.
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J&K
J-K Police receives highest number of Gallantry Medals
J-K Police has been bestowed highest number of 275 service and gallantry medals announced by MHA on this Independence Day.
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Jammu
Four held as JeM module busted in Jammu
Ahead of the I-Day celebrations, the security forces in Jammu claimed to have busted a module of Jaish-e-Mohammad militant outfit.
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Kashmir
Srinagar under drone surveillance ahead of I-Day
Security Forces on Thursday conducted a successful trial of drones in Srinagar to keep the city under aerial surveillance.
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J&K
Lt Governor will preside over main Independence Day function in J-K
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will preside over the main Independence Day function in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Tourist succumbs after boulder strikes Innova in Anantnag
A tourist was killed after a boulder struck an Innova carrying six tourists on the Khanbal-Pahalgam Road near Bumzoo Shrine in Anantnag.
Omar accuses admin of ‘double standards’ over NC, BJP protests in Srinagar
Omar Abdullah accused the administration of double standards during rival NC and BJP protests in Srinagar, while Mehbooba Mufti and Waheed Para criticised the handling.
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah seeks reopening of Yousmarg tourist resort
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah has urged Budgam administration to reopen Yousmarg, citing economic hardship among locals dependent on tourism for livelihood.
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Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
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