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Golden day in India’s infrastructure history, says Gadkari after Zojila tunnel breakthrough

Exciting news from the Zojila tunnel project! Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has declared a transformative day for India's infrastructure landscape. This 14 km tunnel is poised to serve as a vital connection for the regions of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, ensuring all-weather passage.

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Chenani-Nashri's two-lane tube tunnel gets green light: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

A new two-lane tunnel will be built parallel to the Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee tunnel. This project, announced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, will ease traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The existing tunnel, India's longest road tunnel, connects Udhampur with Ramban. The new tunnel aims to increase capacity and…

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Jammu and Kashmir: Joint anti-terror operation by Indian Army,Police and CRPF enters fourteenth day in Rajouri

Security forces continue a major anti-terror operation in Rajouri's dense forests. The operation, now in its fourteenth day, involves the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF. Intensive search and combing operations are underway to track suspected terrorists. Security forces are maintaining a strong cordon and monitoring the area…

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India calls out Pakistan at UN; says Jammu & Kashmir 'is, was and always will be' India's

India strongly rebuked Pakistan at the UN General Assembly for misusing international forums to discuss Jammu and Kashmir, asserting it is an integral part of India. India's envoy criticized Pakistan's conduct as a Security Council member, calling its claims baseless and inconsistent with historical facts.

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Narco-terrorists based abroad, in J-K will be hunted down; brought to justice: L-G Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha declared a strong stance against narco-terrorists. He asserted that those involved in drug trafficking, whether from neighboring countries or within the Union Territory, will face severe consequences. Sinha emphasized that their days are numbered and their networks will be dismantled. The administration is…

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Flash flood in J&K Reasi: What is flash flooding and why is it so dangerous?

A cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district triggered flash floods, damaging houses and disrupting life in the Bathoi area. This incident, one of five cloudbursts in three days across the region, highlights the growing threat of flash flooding in mountainous areas. Authorities also closed schools in Kishtwar due to…

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8th Pay Commission latest news: J&K employee bodies seek fitment factor of 2.86–3.68, Rs 51,480 minimum basic pay

Employee bodies from Jammu & Kashmir have urged the 8th Pay Commission to adopt a fitment factor between 2.86 and 3.68, which could raise the minimum basic pay from Rs 18,000 to Rs 51,480–Rs 66,240. They also sought pension parity, DA merger, improved HRA, healthcare, tax relief, career progression, and…

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Joint anti-terror operation 'Sheruwali' enters its twelfth day in Manjakote sector of Rajouri district, Jammu Kashmir

A joint anti-terror operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s cordon entered its twelfth day on Wednesday in the dense forest areas of Gambhir Mughlan and Dorimal in the Manjakote sector of Rajouri district following intelligence inputs on suspected terrorist activity.…

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Those with no "locus standi" should desist from commenting on J-K, Ladakh: MEA

India on Tuesday strongly rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint press communique issued following the 8th round of the European Union-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, asserting that those with no "locus standi" on the matter should refrain from commenting on India's internal affairs.

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Militarization in Jammu and Kashmir is negatively impacting female education

In August 2019, India took the significant step of ending the autonomous status of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Congress' Raman Bhalla says delay in J&K statehood restoration, local body polls is hurting public interest

Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Sunday voiced strong concerns regarding the ongoing delay in restoring full statehood and holding elections for local democratic bodies. Party leaders highlighted that this inaction is negatively affecting governance and the public's welfare. They emphasized the critical need for elected representatives at all levels to…

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J&K: Army foils exfiltration bid in Uri, apprehends three persons during operation near LoC

Army troops in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector have thwarted an exfiltration bid. Three individuals were apprehended while trying to cross the Line of Control with hostile intentions. In a separate incident, a man from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was detained after crossing the LoC. Preliminary investigations suggest he crossed to meet…

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Pak beaming rogue telecom signals to aid terror networks, penetrate jails in J-K: Officials

Pakistan is actively violating international rules. It is sending extra mobile signals into Jammu and Kashmir. These signals help terrorist groups communicate secretly. The focus is on the Jammu region. New technology is needed to stop these rogue signals. Security agencies are working to counter these threats.

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Eid Ul Adha 2026 State-wise Holiday List: Check when will Delhi, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh observe Bakrid holidays across India

Eid Ul Adha 2026 holiday list India: Muslims across India prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, this week. The festival is a gazetted holiday, with many states announcing closures. Delhi, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Telangana will observe the holiday on May 28, 2026. Uttar Pradesh has declared a…

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India rejects China-Pakistan remarks on J&K, calls Kashmir & Ladakh 'integral parts' of country

India has strongly rejected comments on Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh made by China and Pakistan. India stated that these regions are and will always be part of the country. New Delhi emphasized that no foreign nation has the right to comment on these matters. India's stance on the issue…

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Bakrid Date in India 2026: Check Eid-Ul-Adha holiday date in Bangalore, West Bengal, Delhi, Kerala, Haryana and and other states

Bakrid 2026 Holiday: India gears up for Eid-Ul-Adha, or Bakrid, this week, with celebrations expected on May 28, 2026, following moon sightings. Several states, including Delhi, Kerala, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana, have announced holidays. The festival commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion and involves prayers, ritual sacrifice, and charity.

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Indian Army leads rescue ops as 65 Gulmarg Gondola cabins stranded, 80 tourists evacuated in Jammu and Kashmir

The Indian Army, in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local administration, launched a swift rescue operation at Gulmarg on Monday after a technical fault left multiple cabins of the Gondola cable car stranded mid-air with tourists onboard.

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10 months on, locals rely on boats as washed-away bridge leave Jammu villages cut off

Nearly ten months after flash floods destroyed a vital bridge in Katal Batal, residents of Nagrota continue to rely on boats for daily commutes. The impending monsoon season heightens fears of prolonged isolation as the sole road link to several villages and a revered shrine remains washed away, with villagers…

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Eid Al-Adha 2026 date: Is Bakrid on May 27 Or 28? What changed after moon not sighted

Is Bakrid 2026 on May 27 or May 28? Bakrid or Eid al-Adha will be celebrated across most parts of India on May 28, 2026, after the Dhul-Hijjah crescent moon was not sighted earlier this week. Several governments and institutions revised their holiday schedules, while Jammu and Kashmir will observe…

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Terrorists' search intensifies in J&K's Rajouri after encounter; more troops deployed

Security forces have intensified search operations and strengthened cordons in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. Additional troops have been deployed to track suspected terrorists following a brief encounter. A joint operation involving the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF is underway in the Dorimal-Gambhir Moghla belt.

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Jammu and Kashmir: Severe waterlogging, heavy rainfall damage Srinagar-Bandipora road

The situation further worsened as rainwater and mud entered several residential houses in the vicinity, damaging household belongings and causing significant distress to local residents.

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A Rs 2,193 crore rail push: Govt greenlights Katra safety, Howrah-Delhi capacity and Chennai suburban boost

Indian Railways has greenlit three significant infrastructure projects totaling Rs 2,193 crore. These projects will boost safety on the Jammu-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra route. Capacity will be expanded on the busy Howrah-Delhi corridor. The Chennai suburban network will also see decongestion. These upgrades promise improved train punctuality and operational…

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14 lakh kanals of state land encroached in Jammu, 3 lakh in Kashmir: Official data

Land mafia has encroached over 17 lakh kanals of state land across Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu division accounts for the majority of this encroachment. Rajouri district is the most affected. Official data reveals the extent of illegal occupation. Authorities have begun expunging these illegal entries from revenue records. Efforts are…

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8th Pay Commission Delhi meeting dates: Important update for Defence, Railway employees as 8th CPC set to discuss salary hike, fitment factor & more

The 8th Central Pay Commission will meet with Defence and Railway employee and pensioner bodies in New Delhi on May 13 and 14, 2026. Stakeholders must request appointments online by May 10, 2026. The Commission will also visit Hyderabad, Srinagar, Jammu, and Ladakh in May and June 2026. Railway technical…

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Operation Sindoor: One year on, Poonch has a plaque for its dead, few bunkers for its living

A year after Operation Sindoor, the border district of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir is still tending its wounds and still waiting for the bunkers that were promised years ago.

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