Jammu And Kashmir
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CM Abdullah's 'something positive for J-K' post sparks buzz amid Centre's high-level meetings
India | Aug 05, 2025, 08:00 AM ISTThe chief minister clarified that he had not been in contact with any leaders in Delhi and was simply sharing his personal instinct about what might unfold during the August 5 session.
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Pahalgam attack: NIA says initial sketches of terrorists misidentified, linked to past shootout
India | Aug 04, 2025, 11:25 AM ISTAs many as 26 people, mostly tourists, were shot dead by terrorists at Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam, which prompted the armed forces to launch Operation Sindoor on May 7 against the terror infrastructure in Pakistan.
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Amarnath Yatra 2025 called off early, pilgrimage to conclude on August 3 due to inclement weather
India | Aug 02, 2025, 05:46 PM ISTAmarnath Yatra 2025: Despite being cut short this year, the Amarnath Yatra witnessed over 4.1 lakh devotees undertaking the pilgrimage to the Himalayan shrine. However, the number is lower than last year’s turnout, which saw more than 5.1 lakh devotees complete the journey.
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Operation Akhal: Three terrorists killed in Kulgam forest during joint anti-terror action
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 02, 2025, 03:40 PM ISTSecurity forces reported that Friday’s search operation in the Akhal forest area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district escalated into an encounter after terrorists hiding there opened fire on them.
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Jammu and Kashmir: Ramban SDM Rajendra Singh, son killed in landslide in Udhampur
India | Aug 02, 2025, 12:03 AM ISTThe accident occurred earlier in the day when Rajendra Singh and his family were travelling in a Bolero vehicle from Dharmari in Udhampur district to their native village, Pattiyaan.
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LeT commander who wanted to attend funeral of Pahalgam attacker flee PoK village after confrontation
India | Aug 01, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTLocal Lashkar commander Rizwan Hanif had arrived in PoK's Kuiyaan village when he was confronted by the locals, who forced him to flee. Reportedly, Afghani's family members did not allow Hanif to attend his 'in absentia' funeral and even attacked the Lashkar terrorist and his associates.
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Encounter breaks out in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam, two terrorists reportedly trapped
India | Aug 01, 2025, 11:37 PM ISTThe encounter broke out in the Akhal forest area of Kulgam district in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Abdullah welcomes PM Modi's praise on Gujarat visit, calls tourism as key to J-K's economic revival
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 01, 2025, 05:18 PM ISTOmar Abdullah was on a two-day visit to Gujarat to promote Jammu and Kashmir as a key travel destination, especially in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which had a chilling effect on tourism in the region.
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J&K: Centre Launches 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on Chenab River
News | Aug 01, 2025, 06:10 PM ISTJ&K: Following the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, the Centre has invited bids for the 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on Chenab River, which is set to become the largest hydroelectric project in the Union Territory.
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India fast-tracks Sawalkote Hydropower Project in J-K after Indus treaty pause: How will it benefit?
Explainers | Aug 01, 2025, 01:26 PM ISTThe Sawalkote Hydropower Project is a 2,185 megawatt (MW) run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant proposed on the Chenab River in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir. It will be the largest hydroelectric project in the Union Territory and one of the biggest in North India.
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Schools closed in Doda district today amid heavy rainfall, authorities issue alerts across J-K
Education | Aug 01, 2025, 10:14 AM ISTJammu and Kashmir: Local authorities- including officials from Revenue, Police, SDRF, and Rural Development departments- are actively monitoring the situation along the banks of the Chenab River.
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Another blow to Pakistan after Indus Waters Treaty suspension, India revives Sawalkote Project
India | Jul 31, 2025, 11:23 PM ISTThe National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has issued an official notification inviting e-tenders for the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project, a plan initially conceived in the 1960s.
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Bus carrying ITBP personnel falls into Sindh river in J-K's Ganderbal
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 30, 2025, 10:37 AM ISTThe bus carrying Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel fell into the Sindh River at Kullan in the Ganderbal district amidst heavy rain.
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Amarnath Yatra halted from Pahalgam and Baltal base camps today after heavy rainfall
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 30, 2025, 08:56 AM ISTAmarnath Yatra 2025: The Amarnath Yatra continues to witness growing participation annually. In fact, the previous year set a new record, with over 5.10 lakh devotees visiting the holy cave to offer their prayers at the naturally formed ‘ice lingam.’
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Two terrorists killed in encounter as security forces foil infiltration bid in J-K's Poonch area
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 30, 2025, 11:28 AM ISTReports suggest that the infiltration bid was made under the cover of heavy overnight rain, with two to three terrorists attempting to cross over from Pakistan-occupied territory into Indian soil.
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Rahul Gandhi to adopt 22 children who lost their parents in Pakistani shelling during Op Sindoor
India | Jul 29, 2025, 12:27 PM ISTThe Poonch sector witnessed intense artillery shelling during Operation Sindoor following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
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Pahalgam terror attack mastermind killed in encounter during Operation Mahadev in J-K
India | Jul 28, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTJibran, a key figure in cross-border terror activities, was taken down during a high-intensity encounter following weeks of meticulous and coordinated intelligence efforts, as per sources.
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Operation Mahadev: 3 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Srinagar's Dachigam
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 28, 2025, 03:00 PM ISTThe security forces, acting on an intelligence input, launched an anti-militancy operation in the Mulnar area of Harwan and several rounds of gunshots were heard from a distance as security personnel were carrying out searches.
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J-K: Search operation launched to track down terrorists after gunshots heard near Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 28, 2025, 01:00 PM ISTTwo rounds of gunshots were heard from a distance as security forces were carrying out searches in the forest area of Harwan near Srinagar.
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Cyber jihad terror module busted in J-K, suspects operating from Pakistan
India | Jul 26, 2025, 05:58 PM ISTThe police said the terrorists are using apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Wire, and Signal to recruit the locals. Recently, the security agencies also conducted raids at 10 locations across four districts - Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, and Ganderbal - in this regard.