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PM changed J-K from 'terror capital' to tourism hub: BJP's national secy

BJP's national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed Jammu and Kashmir, which was once known as the "capital of terrorism", into a hub of tourism and development. During the three decades of rule by parties associated with the families of Muftis, Abdullahs, and Gandhis, Jammu and Kashmir was known as the "terrorist capital of India", he alleged. Hitting out at the "three dynastic rulers", Chugh said, "Jammu and Kashmir witnessed the largest migration in the history of the country, mass massacres of Hindus, months-long curfews, and now, these parties are alleging that the BJP is responsible for terrorism in the Union Territory". "Prime Minister Modi has transformed Jammu and Kashmir into a hub of tourism and development. Since the BJP came to power, terrorism has almost ceased in the valley. The removal of Article 370 brought peace to Jammu and Kashmir, and development with peace has been ongoing since 2019. It has become a capita

Bat manufacturers in J&K struggle to meet demand due to Cricket World Cup

Sunil Kumar, an expert batmaker from Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, is among several master craftsmen lured to Sangam as manufacturers in this south Kashmir town have witnessed a surge in orders ahead of the Cricket World Cup that begins next week. While sales of bats made from Kashmir willow witness an uptick ahead of every multilateral event organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC), orders this year have been higher as India is hosting the event after a gap of 12 years. "With the Cricket World Cup approaching, the demand for bats has risen so much that we are not able to complete all the orders," Kumar told PTI. While more work translates into higher earnings, Kumar is happy that the bats he makes will reach international cricket. "I am a batmaker with 20 years' experience. I have made bats for ace cricketers such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Andre Russell and Dwayne Bravo," Kumar said. Fawzul Kabir, the spokesperson for the Cricket Bat Manufacturers' Association

8 labourers injured in explosion in Anantnag, police rules out terror angle

Eight people were injured in an explosion in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Wednesday, police said. However, police ruled out any terror angle, saying the blast occurred in a "load carrier" vehicle carrying a concrete vibration machine, a portable generator and a can of oil. "An explosion occurred in the cement mix settling vibration machine, adjacent portable generator and tin can of oil being carried with labourers in a load carrier at Larkipora Anantnag, Kashmir Zone Police said in a post on X. Eight labourers sustained burn injuries and they are being treated at a hospital, police said. "All stable. No terrorist angle observed. Investigation started," police said in the post.

NCCD's innovative cold chain conclave paves way for J&K's economic growth

He discussed NCCD's role in advancing the cold chain sector with a focus on energy, technology, and climate, which would open up investment opportunities in Jammu and Kashmir

Govt to auction Jammu & Kashmir's lithium reserves over next few weeks

India found its first lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir with estimated reserves of 5.9 million tonnes

Amit Shah to chair meeting of BJP's Jammu and Kashmir core group today

BJP national president JP Nadda is also expected to attend the meeting

Shah to chair 31st meeting of Northern Zonal Council in Amritsar on Sep 26

Northern Zonal Council comprises the states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territories of Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Chandigarh

J&K Police arrest 2 LeT terrorists in Baramulla, recover ammunition

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Baramulla and investigation was taken up

MotoGP Bharat: India's distorted map broadcast live, J-K, Ladakh missing

A purportedly distorted map of India with Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh missing from it was broadcast during a live stream of the MotoGP, the biggest motorcycle race event at the Buddh International Circuit in Great Noida on Friday. Within hours of the matter being flagged by some social media users, MotoGP on its official account on X, formerly Twitter, posted an apology for the gaffe. "We'd like to apologise to our fans in India for the map shown earlier a part of the MotoGP broadcast. It is never our intent to make any statement other than that of support and appreciation for our host country," MotoGP stated. "We're excited to be able to enjoy the IndianOil Grand Prix of India with you and we're with you and we're loving our first taste of Buddh International Circuit, it added. India are hosting an event of this magnitude for the first time since the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix, which was dropped from the calendar following the 2013 season due to financial, taxation and ...

Anantnag's 7-day encounter over, LeT terrorist killed: Police

Security forces deployed drones and helicopters for surveillance of the forest area with several cave-like hideouts where the terrorists were holed up since Wednesday

Anantnag gunfight over, LeT commander among 2 terrorists killed: Police

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Uzair Khan was among the two terrorists killed in a gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district that ended after seven days, Additional Director General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said on Tuesday. Four security personnel, including two army officers and a police officer, lost their lives in the gunfight, which Kumar said is over. "Till now, LeT commander Uzair Khan's body has been recovered. The dead body of another terrorist is visible, but it has not been possible to retrieve it yet," the ADGP told reporters in Anantnag. He said the gunfight, which began in the Gadole forest area of the south Kashmir district on Wednesday last week, is over, but the search operation will continue. "There is a huge area that remains to be searched. There can be a lot of unexploded shells which will be recovered and destroyed. We appeal to the people not to go to the area," he added. The ADGP said security forces had reports that two to three terrorists w

Kokernag operation in Anantnag enters 7th day, missing soldier found dead

Meanwhile, a soldier who had been reported missing since Wednesday was found dead, the Indian Army officials said on Monday

Terrorist fires on CRPF vehicle in Srinagar, attack repulsed by personnel

No injury or loss of life was reported in the incident, Srinagar Police informed further, adding that the terrorist fled the spot after opening fire at the CRPF vehicle

JKPSC civil judge registration deadline extended till September 19

JKPSC extended its last date to apply for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) post to September 19. Applicants can apply at jkpsc.nic.in for 69 vacancies available

Army, police resume operations against terrorists in J-K's Anantnag

Earlier on Saturday (September 16), a terrorist was killed by security forces in an encounter in the Uri town of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday, police said

Operation to eliminate terrorists enters fifth day in J-K's Anantnag

The operation to flush out terrorists hiding in Gadole forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district entered the fifth day on Sunday as security forces widened the area of operation to neighbouring villages and fired several mortar shells towards the forest, officials said. Security forces are using drones and helicopters for surveillance of the dense forest area where terrorists are believed to be holed up since Wednesday after killing two Army officers and a deputy superintendent of police in the initial exchange of fire, the officials said. As the assault resumed on Sunday morning, the security forces fired several mortar shells towards the forest, they said. They said there were several cave-like hideouts in the forest area and drones were being used to pinpoint their locations to carry out attacks on them. Drone footage showed a terrorist running for cover after one such hideout was hit by shells fired by security forces on Friday. The security cordon has been extended

Pak Army gave cover fire to one of three infiltrators in J-K's Baramulla

Pakistan forces gave covering fire to one of three terrorists, who tried to cross over into India from across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri town of Baramulla district.All three infiltrators were neutralised by the security forces on Saturday.Brigadier PMS Dhillon, commander of the Pir Panjal Brigade of the Indian Army, said at a media briefing on the failed infiltration bid that of the three intruders killed, only two bodies could be recovered as the retrieval of the third impeded because of the firing from across the border."Based on specific inputs, in a joint operation launched by the Indian Army and J & K Police, an infiltration bid was foiled today. 3 terrorists tried to infiltrate and were engaged by alert troops. 2 terrorists were eliminated and their bodies recovered, the third terrorist was killed but the retrieval of the body was interfered with by firing by the Pak post in the vicinity, on LoC. Search operations are underway," Brigadier Dhillon said.He added that

New start-up policy for Jammu & Kashmir to be notified by next month: LG

Jammu and Kashmir government would notify a new start-up policy by the next month to provide a roadmap for nurturing innovation, creating jobs and driving economic growth, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. Addressing the valedictory session of J&K Start-Up Conclave 2023 in Srinagar, the Lt Governor announced that the UT administration has drafted a new Start-Up Policy 2023 for Jammu and Kashmir which will be notified by the next month. The new policy will provide a roadmap for nurturing innovation, creating jobs and driving economic growth. It will ensure market access, suitable infrastructure and all the assistance and help to entrepreneurs in their journey, he added. J&K Start-Up Policy will also facilitate the growth of many cutting-edge sectors for Jammu and Kashmir which are still untapped. For the Seed Funding, one-time assistance up to Rs 20 lakh in four equal installments will be provided to start-ups recognized by J&K Government, the Lt Governor ...

3 terrorists killed in J&K, Pak gave cover fire to infiltrators: Officials

The Pakistan Army gave cover fire to infiltrating terrorists and targeted quadcopters of the Indian Army during a bid to cross the Line of Control in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday that was foiled with the killing of three militants, officials said. Addressing a press conference in north Kashmir's Uri, Brigadier P M S Dhillon said the operation at Hathlanga in the Uri sector along the LoC was launched early Saturday following specific inputs about infiltration attempts by Pakistan-based outfits. "We had been receiving intelligence inputs that Pakistani outfits were trying to infiltrate into Uri to destabilise peace in Jammu and Kashmir. So, we strengthened our counter-infiltration and surveillance grid," he said. "At 6.40 am this morning, despite bad weather, an ambush noticed three to four terrorists trying to cross the LoC in the Hathlanga area. Immediately contact was established and the firefight continued for two hours," he added. The officer said the army

Two terrorists killed in encounter with forces near LoC in J-K's Baramulla

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces near the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. The encounter broke out in the Hathlanga forward area in Uri sector of the north Kashmir district. A search operation is underway in the area, they said. "#Encounter has started between #terrorists and Army & Baramulla Police in forward area of #Uri, Hathlanga in #Baramulla district," the Kashmir Zone Police said in a post on X. In subsequent updates, it said two terrorists have been killed in the encounter and a search operation is underway in the area. The identities and group affiliation of the slain terrorists are yet to be ascertained, police said. The encounter comes at a time when an operation is underway in Anantnag district to neutralise terrorists who have taken positions in the forest area in a hilly terrain. The gunfight entered its third day on Friday.