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2 terrorists killed in encounter in J-K’s Anantnag
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Shivani, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 02:43 PM IST
The area has now been cordoned off as the encounter is still underway. The identity of the dead terrorists is yet to be ascertained.
_1613872119425_1613872132201.jpg "J&K: Two-day winter carnival begins in Pahalgam(Twitter/JandKTourism)")
Jammu and Kashmir: Pahalgam organises winter carnival to attract tourists
PTI, Srinagar
PUBLISHED ON FEB 21, 2021 07:30 AM IST
A two-day winter carnival has been organised in the famous resort of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in an attempt to revive the tourism. The carnival has colourful activities, including cultural programmes, display of art and craft, live painting and calligraphy both by amateurs and professionals.
JK: Visiting envoys interact with artists in Kashmir valley
PTI, Srinagar
PUBLISHED ON FEB 18, 2021 11:30 AM IST
The first day of the visit of 24 envoys to Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday ended with a meeting with writers and artists at the musical fountain located within the convention complex of the famous Dal lake here.
'Impressive': Foreign envoys after visiting Jammu and Kashmir
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Shivani, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 17, 2021 07:07 PM IST
- The group of envoys including those from several Europe Union countries are in the union territory to take first-hand account of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and government's efforts to restore normalcy.
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More and more tourists opting to visit Jammu and Kashmir for holidays
ANI, Anantnag
PUBLISHED ON FEB 14, 2021 07:29 AM IST
The number of tourists arriving in Jammu and Kashmir to holiday has increased in the last three months, since the snow fall began. If this rush of tourists continues, it can break the record of last three years.
J&K to get statehood at appropriate time: Amit Shah
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi, Srinagar
UPDATED ON FEB 14, 2021 03:08 AM IST
- J&K has been a top priority of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government since it came to power at the Centre in 2014, Shah said. He added that devolution of power took place there after the government nullified Article 370, which granted special privileges to the erstwhile state, and said the move will hurt dynastic politics.
J-K LG seeks 'qualitative improvement' in overall functioning of Kashmir varsity
PTI, Jammu
PUBLISHED ON FEB 12, 2021 12:11 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha seeks 'qualitative improvement' in the overall functioning of Kashmir university
No change in policy on Jammu and Kashmir, says US
PTI, Washington
PUBLISHED ON FEB 11, 2021 07:04 AM IST
High-speed mobile internet was restored on February 5 in the entire union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, exactly one and a half years after it was snapped in August 2019.
'Better late than never,' tweets Omar Abdullah as 4G services restored in J&K
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON FEB 05, 2021 08:31 PM IST
High-speed internet services in the erstwhile state were snapped in August 2019. 'Better late than never,' tweeted National Conference leader Omar Abdullah.
Flight operations disrupted in Kashmir for 2nd day as valley receives snowfall
PTI, Srinagar
PUBLISHED ON FEB 04, 2021 02:36 PM IST
“The flight operations at Srinagar airport were hampered as no flights have been able to land so far today due to bad weather,” the officials said.
Tourist influx increases in Jammu and Kashmir after snowfall
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 30, 2021 06:42 PM IST
Following heavy snowfall, the tourist influx in Jammu and Kashmir has increased now after a lull due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Calligraphy exhibition organised in Srinagar to promote J-K's rich heritage
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 29, 2021 11:03 AM IST
The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) under the Union Territory administration organised a calligraphy exhibition-cum-workshop in Srinagar to provide a platform for young artists in the Valley to showcase their talents as well as promote the region's rich heritage.
Heavy snowfall in J-K leads to cold wave conditions
By Mir Ehsan
UPDATED ON JAN 11, 2021 11:14 AM IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted no significant change in the weather in Jammu and Kashmir.
Industrial development scheme worth Rs 24,800 crore launched in J-K
By Asian News International | Posted by Srivatsan K C | Srinagar
PUBLISHED ON JAN 07, 2021 02:57 PM IST
“The industrial scheme is from the period of the date of notification up to the year 2037 with a total outlay of Rs 28,400 crores. This will encourage new investments, substantial expansion and nurture existing industries in Jammu and Kashmir,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
JKSSB Recruitment 2021: Apply for 1700 vacancies till Jan 16, here’s direct link
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Akhilesh Nagari | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 06, 2021 02:08 PM IST
JKSSB Recruitment 2021: Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the JKSSB recruitment 2021 online at jkssb.nic.in.
Fresh snowfall closes highway in J&K, Board exams postponed
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Abhinav Sahay | Hindustan Times, Srinagar
UPDATED ON JAN 03, 2021 01:15 PM IST
The weather department predicts that the snowfall of the same intensity is likely to continue till afternoon and thereafter there will be a temporary break till the evening.
8 civilians injured after terrorists hurl grenade on security forces in J-K’s Pulwama
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Prashasti Singh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 02, 2021 01:42 PM IST
According to a Jammu and Kashmir police official, the health condition of all the injured civilians is stable.
J-K Police bust fifth terror module in two weeks, this time in Reasi
By Ravi Krishnan Khajuria | Hindustan Times, Jammu
UPDATED ON JAN 01, 2021 07:03 PM IST
Security officials have been maintaining that terror outfits have been trying to target Hindu temples in Jammu region to create communal disturbance.
J&K police cite ‘evidence’ to claim killed Lawaypora youth were over ground workers for terrorists
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Abhinav Sahay | Hindustan Times, Srinagar
UPDATED ON JAN 01, 2021 05:46 PM IST
The police spokesman said that the claims, made by the parents that Aijaz Maqbool Ganai had gone to the university to fill up a form on the day the encounter began, was found to be untrue.
Mehbooba Mufti seeks impartial and swift probe into Lawaypora encounter
By Mir Ehsan | Edited by Abhinav Sahay | Hindustan Times, Srinagar
UPDATED ON JAN 01, 2021 02:16 PM IST
Three youths from south Kashmir were killed on Tuesday inside a house by the security forces in a joint operation. Security forces maintain they were terrorists but the families of the killed youth claim they were students.
J-K administration extends Covid-19 unlock protocol by a month
By Ashiq Hussain | Hindustan Times, Srinagar
UPDATED ON DEC 30, 2020 07:16 PM IST
The decision to extend the unlock protocol came after a few cases of mutant coronavirus which was first reported in the UK, were found among passengers who have returned to India from that country.
3 terrorists killed in an encounter outside Srinagar city
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Abhinav Sahay | Hindustan Times, Srinagar
UPDATED ON DEC 30, 2020 12:38 PM IST
203 terrorists have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir in 2020, among them, 166 were local militants, said security officials.
Jammu and Kashmir shivers as areas witness fresh snowfall: In photos
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Prashasti Singh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 29, 2020 11:42 AM IST
The ski-resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir recorded seven inches of fresh snowfall, while Pahalgam resort in the south and Sonamarg resort in central Kashmir received around three to four inches of snowfall each, officials said.
Commercial establishments operating in sites for residential use to be sealed in Srinagar
By Mir Ehsan | Hindustan Times, Srinagar
UPDATED ON DEC 28, 2020 10:52 PM IST
From past many years, many buildings have come up in the city, especially in residential areas.
Covid-19 centres empty as cases dip in Jammu and Kashmir
By Ashiq Hussain | Hindustan Times, Srinagar
PUBLISHED ON DEC 28, 2020 04:54 PM IST
Of the total 3,382 beds (excluding ICU) meant for Covid-19 patients in different hospitals of J&K on December 27, some 3,030 are vacant.
J-K cop arrested in Budgam two days after decamping with two rifles
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Srinagar
UPDATED ON DEC 27, 2020 02:05 PM IST
Police said the SPO and three other men arrested with him were associated with the banned terror outfit Jaish e Mohammad.
J-K administration interfering to change DDC results: Omar Abdullah
By Ashiq Hussain | Edited by Abhinav Sahay | Hindustan Times, Srinagar
UPDATED ON DEC 26, 2020 06:45 PM IST
Omar Abudllah alleged that winners of DDC elections are being forced to join parties other than the PAGD alliance by use of coercion.
Some people in Delhi are trying to teach me democracy every day, says PM Modi
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 26, 2020 01:37 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated J&K for peaceful DDC election and slammed Puducherry for not holding local body elections.
2.1 million residents, Rs 5 lakh benefit: PM Modi to launch AB-PMJAY SEHAT scheme for J-K tomorrow
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 25, 2020 04:53 PM IST
AB-PMJAY is a flagship health scheme of the central government, which was launched in 2018, and provides a cover of up to Rs 500,000 per family every year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation.
Top 10 coldest places in India right now
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Nilavro Ghosh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON DEC 24, 2020 09:27 AM IST
Despite being known world over for being a country with high temperatures, winters in India can be quite challenging depending on the place. Northern parts of the country see temperatures dip below zero regularly during this period while the north-eastern states also witness bone chilling temperatures.
