Jammu and Kashmir
4 terrorists killed in Shopian encounter
Sun, Jun 23, 2019
Four terrorists were killed in an operation by security forces in South Kashmir’s Shopian on June 23 morning. A police spokesman said that on a credible input about militants, a cordon and search operation was launched at Panzar area in Shopian by the security forces.
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Hoshiarpur farmer sets a shining example of apple cultivation in Punjab
Mon, Jun 17, 2019
Traditionally limited to states like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh, apple cultivation has now picked up pace in Punjab. Gurinder Singh Bajwa, a farmer from Ludhiana, is producing apples on a large scale in his farm in Chahal village in Hoshiarpur. Gurinder Singh Bajwa, farmer-turned-horticulturist, is producing apples of Anna variety, Dorsette golden variety, and pink lady, on 2 acres land at his farm in Chahal. Following in his footsteps, Colonel (Retd) RP Singh has also started cultivating apples here. Speaking to ANI, he told, "I used to work for a private firm in Srinagar and spray chemicals at apples. I thought of growing apples in Punjab but they were of high-chilling varieties. A few years ago I got to know that the Himachal Pradesh government has introduced low chilling varieties, which I later grew here."
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Handicraft center provides training to girls in Rajouri
Tue, Jun 11, 2019
Under the handicraft center in J&K’s Rajouri, several women’s and girls’ are getting empowerment through training facility. Handicraft center is providing training to girls belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category and school dropouts. Coming from far flung areas, the girls are trained to craft various decorative designs on clothes at this centre. After getting training of handicraft, these women’s and girls’ can start their own business and can also earn their daily livelihood. The government of India has also provided loans for starting their business in this regard.
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Three get life imprisonment, 5-year jail term for others in Kathua case
Mon, Jun 10, 2019
Three of the six convicted in the rape-and-murder case of an eight-year-old nomadic girl in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua were awarded life imprisonment by a special court in Pathankot today. The remaining three accused were sentenced to five years imprisonment. The seventh accused, Vishal, was acquitted by the court.
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CRPF organises ‘talent hunt’ to boost music talent of Kashmiri artists in Srinagar
Mon, Jun 10, 2019
A talent hunt program called ‘Kaavish’ was organised by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar. The event was organised to boost the music talent of young Kashmiri artists and to prove their mettle in terms of music, singing. The talent hunt saw huge participation of youth across the Valley who showcased their talent in the event.
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Strawberries make early entry in market due to favourable climate in Srinagar
Thu, Jun 06, 2019
Favourable climate helped growers to increase strawberry crop in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar. Early rainy season helped them to produce quality fruit with good production. It also provides employment to youth. Strawberry is the season’s first fruit crop that made entry in local markets. Growers hope to earn good money through strawberry crop this year.
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Watch: Breathtaking visuals of Amarnath cave in Jammu and Kashmir
Thu, May 23, 2019
The Amarnath Yatra this year will begin from July 01 and will continue till August 15 for 46 days. Amarnath cave is situated at an altitude of almost 4000 meters from Srinagar. To ensure safety of pilgrims, J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik reviewed security arrangements.
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Demand of earthen pots soars as temperature rises in Jammu
Tue, May 21, 2019
As temperature is soaring in the country, the demand for traditional earthen pots has increased. It comes as a relief to potters of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur as their income increases at this time of the year. The profession of the potter comes with a lot of challenges as they do not have any sale in winter season. They are also forced to buy raw material at very high prices. They want government to support their art and provide assistance for cheaper raw material. Traditional earthen pot or ‘matka’ is known for its cooling quality and health benefits.
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Bandipora-Gurez road opens for traffic after 5 months
Tue, May 07, 2019
85-km-long Bandipora-Gurez road in Jammu and Kashmir was opened for vehicular traffic on Monday after 5 months. The stretch was closed owing to intense snowfall in the region. Gurez road was cut off after the road closed. Ceremony was held at Razdan pass, 11,500 feet above sea level. With consistent efforts by Indian Army and Border Road Organisation (BRO), the road was cleared in due time.
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Chunav India Ka: Voter turnout till 3pm in West Bengal is 62.88%
Mon, May 06, 2019
Voting for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha election 2019 began at 7 AM in 51 seats across 7 states on Monday. Polling is being held in Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Watch this video to know more.
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Lok Sabha election 2019: Voting underway for 95 seats across 11 states in second phase
Thu, Apr 18, 2019
95 Lok Sabha seats are going to polls today. Key candidates in Phase 2 are: Former PM HD Deve Gowda, Union minister Jitendra Singh, actor-turned-politicians Hema Malini, Raj Babbar, and former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah.
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General elections 2019: Voters across nation focus on employment, education
Thu, Apr 11, 2019
General elections 2019: The first phase of Lok Sabha elections is underway across the nation. Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases in India. Polling for phase 1 will take place on 91 Assembly constituencies across the nation. One of the voters said, “Education should be the focus, especially for girls and students.” Another voter in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani said, “Employment should be the focus.” A voter in J&K’s Bandipore said, “One who can represent us better should win the polls.”
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