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Amarnath yatra: Another batch of over 6,500 pilgrims leaves for the shrine

Amid tight security, a fresh batch of over 6,500 pilgrims left the base camp here on July 20 for the Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.

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Two militants killed in Kupwara encounter, Forest Department employee shot dead in Pulwama

Army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said two terrorists were eliminated in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district while four AK rifles and six hand grenades were among the war-like stores recovered from the scene of the gun battle.

The Hindu

Another batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath

A fresh batch of 6,225 pilgrims left the base camp in Jammu on July 18 for the Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.

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NIA arrests two persons allegedly linked to terror outfits

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested two persons for alleged involvement with Kashmir-based terror groups.

The Hindu

Amarnath Yatra: No boundaries for spirituality as two US nationals fulfil their 40-year dream

Amidst the ongoing annual Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir, a remarkable testament to the boundless nature of spirituality has unfolded, with the participation of two foreign nationals from California, United States. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India top court to hear pleas on Article 370 removal in Kashmir

Supreme Court to begin hearing pleas challenging government’s decision to revoke region’s limited autonomy next month.

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Kashmir opens its first care homes for old people – but not everyone is happy

Many fear the new homes will speed up a shift away from the traditional ways of family life where elderly people are looked after by extended family. But the need for care is growing

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Amarnath Yatra remains suspended from Jammu for third consecutive day

The Amarnath Yatra remained suspended from Jammu for the third consecutive day on July 10 due to extensive damage caused to a section of the Jammu-Srinagar Highway in Ramban

The Hindu

J&K LG reviews Amarnath Yatra arrangements, traffic restoration work after rains

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on July 9 chaired a meeting of civil and police officers to review the arrangements for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra.

The Hindu

Amarnath yatra resumes from Jammu and Kashmir's Panjtarni, Sheshnag base camps after three days

The Amarnath yatra resumed on July 9 from Panjtarni and Sheshnag base camps after remaining suspended for three days due to inclement weather in Kashmir

The Hindu

Amarnath Yatra halted for second successive day as heavy rain continues in Kashmir

The Amarnath Yatra remains suspended from both the Pahalgam and the Baltal routes for the second day due to the inclement weather. Read more on The Hindu

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J&K mops up rupees 2,200 crore investment, thousands of jobs lined up

In a milestone achievement, Jammu and Kashmir has received investments worth about rupees 2,200 crores and generated more than 10,000 jobs in one year under its New Industrial Policy (NIP) 2021. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Amarnath Yatra temporarily halted due to bad weather

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on Friday due to bad weather as rain lashed many parts of Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rain halts Amarnath yatra in Kashmir

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on Friday, July 7 due to bad weather as rain lashed many parts of Kashmir, officials said.

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J&K launches India’s first chatbot for people in mental distress

India’s first Tele-MANAS chatbot, which will start an instant conversation with people in distress, was launched in J&K on July 5. This year Kashmir saw the highest number of distress calls to the Tele-Manas centre.

The Hindu

J&K government approves plan to provide land to the landless people

The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor’s (L-G) administration has approved a proposal for allotment of 5 marlas (.031 acre) of land each to the landless living in the union territory under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G).

The Hindu

After ‘destroying’ Kashmir and Manipur using divisive politics, BJP is after Bengal: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of employing divisive politics to “destroy” Kashmir and Manipur, and claimed that it is “now promoting secessionist groups” in West Bengal.

The Hindu

Multiple rings of security welcome pilgrims lining up for the Amarnath yatra in Kashmir

Multiple rings of security have been thrown around the Amarnath shrine in Kashmir as 3488 pilgrims arrived in the Valley on June 30, a day ahead of the 62-day long pilgrimage starting off from the twin bases of Pahalgam and Sonamarg. J&K Lieutenant Governor flagged off the first batch of pilgrims, who…

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J&K to promote shrine tourism to attract devotees from across country

Mr. Sinha, while terming the festival of Id-ul-Azha an occasion to further strengthen the bond of brotherhood, peace and unity, stressed on Kashmir’s traditions of communal harmony and tolerance.

The Hindu

Army maintains silence over Pulwama mosque incident as religious bodies seek clarification

The Army has been maintaining silence over the recent allegations against its troops of barging into a mosque in south Kashmir’s Pulwama on June 24 and forcing locals to chant Jai Shri Ram slogans.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer promises to ease tensions between Labour and India

Party leader seeks to win back British Indian voters after anger over party’s perceived support for Pakistan in Kashmir dispute

The Hindu

Infiltration bid foiled in J&K, four terrorists killed

Four terrorists were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Machil sector in Kupwara district.

Dynamite News

Shopian Rape-Murder: Two J&K doctors removed for fabricating evidence in the case

The incident sparked protests in Kashmir and brought it to a near standstill for 42 days. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

PM Modi gifts eco-friendly lab-grown diamond in Kashmir’s Papier mâché box to U.S. First Lady Jill Biden

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in the U.S. for a three-day state visit, has gifted an eco-friendly lab-grown 7.5-carat diamond, placed in Kashmir’s exquisite Papier mâché box, to the U.S. First Lady Jill Biden.

Dynamite News

J-K: Meet Mir Andleeb who is illuminating Kashmir through art

In the picturesque landscapes of Central Kashmir's Ganderbal District, a young and talented artist, Mir Andleeb, is making waves in the world of visual arts. Read further on Dynamite News:

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