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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.

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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

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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.

The Hindu

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:

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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.

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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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Jammu & Kashmir watchdog conducts raids over alleged misuse of social media for promoting terror

The J&K State Investigation Agency (SIA) carried out searches at six locations in four districts, happened to find out, misuse of social media platforms for unlawful and secessionist activities

The Hindu

Grief-stricken Pakistani town mourns sons lost in Greek shipwreck

Poverty drove young men from small Kashmir town to board ill-fated fishing trawler, say families

The Guardian - UK

Nine due in Greek court over shipwreck as Pakistan holds day of mourning

Suspected people smugglers to appear in court in Kalamata, as police in Kashmir announce 10 arrests

The Guardian - UK

Chennai-based entertainment start-up Jadooz to expand its presence in Kashmir Valley

The Hindu

Large cache of drugs seized in Jammu & Kashmir’s Poonch, Rajouri; three arrested

A large cache of drugs, including two kilograms of heroin, worth crores of rupees were seized in two separate operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts, police said on June 13.

The Hindu

Meet Saiqa Rashid who weaves inspirational art, calligraphy from heart of Kashmir

Saiqa Rashid is an Assistant Engineer at Power Development Department (PDD) whose passion for art and calligraphy has blossomed into a remarkable journey of self-expression and inspiration. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: Meet Nimra Zahoor, a young entrepreneur committed to promote rich heritage of Kashmir

The core of Nimra's venture lies in the exquisite collection of 11 special kehwa teas, carefully handcrafted using a blend of ingredients from Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘J&K Waqf Board using coercion to take over independent shrines, mosques’

The Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) J&K and the Muslim Personal Law Board J&K — both of which are umbrella bodies representing a number of religious institutions — have accused the J&K Waqf Board of “coercion” to take over independent religious institutions, including shrines and mosques, in Kashmir.

The Hindu

Who is Girish Chandra Murmu, CAG and trusted aide of PM Modi since Gujarat days?

Girish Chandra Murmu, current Comptroller and Auditor General of India and ex-Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, has been a key aide to Narendra Modi since his time as Chief Minister of Gujarat

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Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi visits Kashmir University, calls for ‘fresh perspectives, complete narrative’ on history

Union Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi on June 7 said there was a need to write history with “fresh perspectives and build a comprehensive and complete narrative”.

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Valley’s top religious figure Rahmatullah ‘questioned’ by NIA

Rahmatullah is an influential preacher in Kashmir and has been vocal over the issues.

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Raja Bilal: Maestro of Kashmiri folk music and a bridge between traditions

In the enchanting land of Srinagar, nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Shah-E-Hamdan Colony in Zakura, resides a musical prodigy named Raja Bilal. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Election Commission should tell people why no elections in Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah

National Conference Leader Omar Abdullah said on June 6 that the Election Commission should muster courage to tell people why Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir are not being held.

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Uighur siblings in India jail since 2013 face deportation threat

Three brothers who fled China’s persecution in Xinjiang and landed in Kashmir now fear New Delhi may send them back.

The Hindu

Restore democratic rights in J&K before elections are held: Mehbooba Mufti

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader said that while polls in Kashmir are important, more urgent is the restoration of basic democratic rights of the people there.

The Hindu

Centre bars J&K government from fixing mutton prices, revokes previous order

The Centre has revoked Jammu and Kashmir Mutton (Licensing and Control) order, 1973, and barred the Union Territory (UT) from regulating and fixing the prices of mutton. J&K consumes 600 lakh kilograms of mutton annually.

The Hindu

217 drug peddlers arrested, narcotics worth over ₹7 crore recovered in J&K's Baramulla so far this year: police

As many as 217 drug peddlers have been arrested and narcotics worth over ₹7 crore recovered so far this year in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir

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