News Topic:Pahalgam
Kashmir
Top Hizb commander Ashraf Molvi among three militants killed in Pahalgam: IGP Kashmir
The longest-surviving Hizbul Mujahideen commander Ashraf Molvi was killed along with two other militants in the woods of Batkoot area of Pahalgam.
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Religion
8 lakh pilgrims expected for this year’s Amarnath Yatra: Union I&B Ministry
This year’s Amarnath pilgrimage will be historic in the history of Jammu and Kashmir as six to eight lakh pilgrims are expected to visit the cave shrine.
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Travel
Pahalgam closed for day-picnickers on weekends
Authorities on Wednesday ordered closure of famous tourist destination of Pahalgam for day-picnickers on weekends.
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Religion
Amarnath Yatra 2021 likely from June 28
The annual Amarnath Yatra is likely to begin from June 28 in Kashmir with a limited number of pilgrims to be allowed.
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Kashmir
Nine gamblers arrested on Eid-ul-Fitr in Pahalgam
Police on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr arrested nine gamblers and recovered stake money of over Rs 2 lakh in Pahalgam of Anantnag district.
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Kashmir
47 persons booked for encroaching forest land at Pahalgam
Police have booked 47 people for encroaching forest land in southern Hill Station of Pahalgam in Kashmir on Tuesday.
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Travel
Mulling to start international flight operations in valley: LG Manoj Sinha
J&K’s LG, Manoj Sinha on Sunday announced that the UT administration was seriously mulling to start international flight operations.
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Kashmir
Forces bust hideout in Pahalgam forests
Security forces on Sunday claimed to have busted a hideout in Pahalgam forests in Anantnag district and recovered arms and ammunition.
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