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12 die, 14 injured in stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

A massive tragedy stuck here in which 12 pilgrims died in a stampede at Jammu and Kashmir's Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.

Rahul Gandhi arrives for two-day visit in Jammu

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday arrived in Jammu for a two-day visit. He was welcomed by Congress leaders and workers.

Searches launched as two suspects seen in Katra

KATRA — Two suspected persons along with weapons were seen by some people in Katra Town of Jammu, following which government forces have launched...

Chaudhary Mohammad Yasin is new ADC Pulwama

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir government today ordered a second reshuffle in administration in two days. Consequently, Chaudhary Mohammad Yasin, lAS, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Mahore, has...

Late Mufti wanted to bridge Srinagar-Jammu gap, says Modi

Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said that former CM, late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, was always concerned about the Srinagar-Jammu gap.”PM Modi earlier addressed...

‘There’s a Mini India in J&K,’ says Modi in Katra

Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reached out to the youth of the troubled Jammu and Kashmir, which he said represented a “mini...

Modi reaches Katra amid tight security

Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Super Specialty Hospital, Kakryal and Sports Complex, Katra to the nation today...

Governor, PWD Minister review roads to connect Super Specialty Hospital

Governor N. N. Vohra today held discussions with Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari and B.R. Sharma, Chief Secretary, to settle issues relating to roads.

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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.

AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed

AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.

900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.