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Over 120,000 pilgrims complete Amarnath Yatra, 6,415 en route to valley

At least 16 people were killed in the flash flood while 15,000 were safely evacuated

J-K: Police officer killed, 2 personnel injured in Srinagar terror attack

A 56-year-old police officer was killed and two personnel were injured when terrorists attacked a police team in the outskirts of the city on Tuesday, officials said. The incident took place around 7:15 pm when the terrorists fired at a police checkpoint in the Lal Bazar area, the officials said. They said Jammu and Kashmir Police assistant sub-inspector Mushtaq Ahmad was killed while head constable Fayaz Ahmad and SPO Abu Bakar were injured in the attack. The injured cops were rushed to a hospital where their condition is stated to be stable. The officials said a search operation has been launched in the area to nab the attackers. "ASI Mushtaq Ahmad #succumbed to his injuries & attained #martyrdom. We pay rich #tribute to the #martyr for his supreme #sacrifice made in the line of duty. Other two injured personnel are being treated. Further details shall follow," the Kashmir Zone police wrote on Twitter. Additional Director General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Vijay Kumar said the ...

JK Board class 10 result to be announced this week; check link here

Once declared, the JKBOSE 10th result 2022 will be released online at jkbose.ac.in

Over 7,100 pilgrims leave for Amarnath cave shrine from base camp

Amarnath Yatra, which was resumed on Monday after a two-day suspension following flash flood near the cave shrine, continued on Tuesday

Gunfight breaks out in J&K's Shopian district in a joint operation

An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Reban area in South Kashmir's Shopian district, officials said on Tuesday

Amarnath Yatra to resume in J-K from Nunwan Pahalgam side after cloudburst

Amarnath Yatra, which was partially suspended after a cloudburst incident, will resume on Monday from the Nunwan Pahalgam side, informed the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board

12 million child marriages rival the population of J&K, shows data

As many of 7.84 million (65 per cent) married children were female, reinforcing the fact that girls are significantly more disadvantaged

J&K LG chairs high level meet to review rescue & relief ops at Amarnath

GoC said all the agencies involved in the rescue and relief operations are working in excellent coordination and they are well equipped to clear the debris.

Undeterred by Baltal tragedy, pilgrims continue to throng Amarnath

The pilgrims said they have no fear as they have full faith in Lord Shiva, adding that it would be a great privilege for them if they die in the abode of the god.

Place facts about Amarnath tragedy before country: Yashwant Sinha to govt

Sinha, who arrived here this morning to seek support for his candidature, was speaking at a meeting with opposition parties of Kashmir.

Over 6,000 pilgrims leave Jammu in 11th batch for Amarnath base camps

The 11th batch of over 6,000 Amarnath pilgrims left the Jammu city for the twin base camps in Kashmir even as the annual pilgrimage to the cave shine in south Kashmir was halted

Cloudburst triggers flash floods in J-K's Doda, cause damage to vehicles

A cloudburst triggered flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Saturday, causing minor damage to some vehicles, officials said

Amarnath Tragedy: Not cloudburst, but highly localised heavy rainfall: IMD

Cloudburst is the reason that has been attributed as a cause of death of at least 13 Yatris in a flash flood near the Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday

Distressed to learn about cloudburst near Amarnath shrine: President Kovind

He said relief and rescue measures were in full swing to provide succour to those stranded, and hoped that the "yatra be soon resumed".

J&K: Civil Services exam coaching scheme launched for Tribal students

The Jammu and Kashmir Tribal Affairs Department has launched a new scheme for government sponsored coaching of Tribal students aspiring for UPSC Civil Services Examination, officials said on Friday.

Amarnath cloudburst: Amit Shah speaks to LG; orders swift rescue operations

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Friday directed central forces and Jammu and Kashmir administration to ensure swift operations to rescue people affected in the cloudburst near the base camp of Amarnath holy cave. Shah said in a Tweet in Hindi that he has spoken to J&K LG Manoj Sinha to take stock of the situation following the cloudburst that struck around 5:30 pm. "NDRF, CRPF, BSF and local administration are engaged in the rescue work. Saving people's lives is our priority. I wish all the devotees well," the minister said. At least eight lives have been lost in the incident, police said.

J&K LG cancels police SI recruitment, recommends CBI probe into the scam

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday recommended a CBI probe into the police sub-inspector recruitment scam after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha cancelled the list of successful candidates issued last month. Sinha, while cancelling the recruitment process, said the culprits will be brought to justice soon. "JKP Sub-Inspector recruitment has been cancelled & a CBI probe has been recommended into selection process. Culprits will be brought to justice soon," Sinha said. "It's a first big step towards securing future of our youth & govt will soon decide future course of action for fresh recruitment," the LG added. Last month, Sinha had ordered an inquiry into the selection of police sub-inspectors after allegations of fraud in the recruitment process surfaced. The list of 1,200 successful candidates was declared by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board on June 4. Over 97,000 candidates had appeared in the exam for the posts. Protests were held in Jammu against

J&K govt approves renaming directorates of Social Welfare Department

The Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council which met under the chairmanship of Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved for the change of nomenclature of directorates in the Social Welfare Department

Party will form govt in UT with 'full majority': J&K BJP president

Raina said the party will ensure that the nation is strengthened, both internally and externally, and is ready to lead the world.

Landslides, mud slush block Jammu-Srinagar highway as rainfall continues

The strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway was blocked by landslides and mud slush triggered by rain at many places on Friday.