News Topic:Udhampur
Jammu
Inspector Kuldeep Singh killed in Udhampur gunfight
An exchange of fire broke out in Cheel area of Ramnagar in Udhampur district on Monday. The encounter resulted in the death of Inspector Kuldeep Singh.
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J&K
Union Railway Minister announces Rs 3,694 crore for J-K projects
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said Rs 3,694 crore has been allocated this year for the ongoing railway projects in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Travel
Significant progress on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link as key tunnels completed
The long-awaited dream of travelling to Kashmir by train is closer to reality as significant progress has been made on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project.
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Politics
Dr Jitendra Singh sworn in as Minister of State for third consecutive term
Dr Jitendra Singh, a renowned diabetes specialist, has been sworn in as Minister of State with independent charge for the third time.
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Jammu
Basantgarh Encounter: Suspect arrested for providing logistic support to militants
After hectic efforts to trace militants involved in the exchange of firing at Basantgarh area of Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested one suspect.
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Jammu
Search continues in Udhampur to track down militants after killing of VDG
The search operation to track down the militants in Udhumpur district entered the second day on Monday.
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Jammu
Village Defence Guard killed in gunfight with militants in Udhampur
A Village Defence Guard (VDG) member was killed in a gunfight with militants in a remote village in Udhampur district early Sunday, officials said.
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Politics
Over 65% voter turnout recorded in Udhampur
Amid incessant rains, more than 65% of voters on Friday cast their vote in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election in Udhampur parliamentary constituency, officials said.
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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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