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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq allowed to offer Friday prayers after four years

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Kashmir's chief cleric and Hurriyat chairman, likely to offer Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar after four years of house arrest. J&K High Court sought reply from L-G administration over detention. Mirwaiz served legal notice and knocked door of High Court. He was arrested in August…

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Anantnag encounter | Northern Army commander reviews operational situation at Anantnag gunfight site

Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed operational situation in Kokernag forest area in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, near the site of the gunfight. Hi-tech equipment used for surveillance and delivery of firepower. Drones and helicopters were used to track and neutralise terrorists who killed 4 security personnel on…

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Fancy a massage on a Himalayan trek? Trekking in India just got luxurious

As more people strap on designer rucksacks, trekking groups in India are innovating to be less intimidating. Luxury trekking companies now host smaller groups, provide lavish meals, roomier tents and network connectivity up in the hills

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J&K: Another soldier killed in Anantnag encounter

A soldier who was reported missing since yesterday, has lost his life in the encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, officials said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Anantnag operation | Army uses drones, explosions to hit potential militant hideouts on Gadool hill

Drones have been pressed into service to pinpoint the location of the terrorists who have taken positions in the forest area on a hilly terrain in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district

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Anantnag encounter: Pall of gloom descends on Haryana village as news of Major Ashish Dhonak's death reaches kin

PANIPAT: Major Ashish Dhonak who lost his life during an encounter in the Kokernag area of Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Wednesday is survived by a two and half-year-old daughter. The brother of three sisters had come home just two months ago.

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Anantnag Ecnounter: J&K police, Army resume operation on second day

Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday resumed the operation against the terrorists in the Kokernag area of the Anantnag district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | Special Session to debate Parliament’s 75-year journey, take up Bills; Apple farmers urge J&K L-G to restart MIS in Kashmir to save C-grade crop, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Congress flays reduction of duty on American apples

Congress opposes lowering of import duty on US apples, alleges PM Modi is harming interests of domestic apple growers in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said PM Modi is trying to please the U.S. by offering concessions, which goes against 'vocal for local' slogan. NC…

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Kashmir Valley’s growers are anxious as import duty is relaxed on American apples

The Union government’s decision to relax 20% customs duty on apples imported from the U.S. has left orchardists in the Kashmir Valley jittery

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J&K Police to phase out curbs on civilian vehicle movement

The practice of halting the civilian traffic during the Army convoy movement on the highways in the Kashmir valley is being relooked at by the J&K Police

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The Lones: popular in their constituency but disliked outside

Mohammad Akbar Lone, 75, is a senior NC MP and former MLA in Sonawari, Kashmir. His brusque remarks & uncouth behaviour have caused controversies, but he remains popular in his constituency. His son, Hilal, was arrested under UAPA for a speech during DDC elections. Despite controversies, the Lones remain popular…

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Rahul Gandhi shares glimpse from his Bharat Jodo Yatra as it completes one year

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on the first anniversary of his Bharat Jodi Yatra, shared a video on X showing his 136-day journey, which covered 4,000-km journey from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. Read further on dynamite News:

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The case for elections in Jammu and Kashmir

Despite their fears, most people in Jammu and Kashmir desire a speedy Assembly election

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Altering status quo: On Jammu and Kashmir and Statehood

The Centre’s stand that it is unable to commit itself to a timeline for restoration of Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir is disappointing

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Implement more security measures to prevent terror incidents: Kashmir police chief to officers

Kashmir police chief Vijay Kumar directed officers to implement additional security measures to prevent terror incidents in the valley and introduce innovative mechanisms to ensure neutralisation of militants

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When will J&K Statehood be restored, Supreme Court asks Union government

CJI Chandrachud suggests line of argument for Centre that J&K was converted to UT for "stipulated period" for national security. Centre agrees & assures J&K will return to Statehood after normalcy. CJI pushes Centre for answer on when it will revert to State. Centre yet to give timeline.

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Means used must be consistent with the ends achieved, CJI on dissolution of Article 370

Mehta said Jammu and Kashmir could not be considered “special” or “unique” merely because it had a Constitution in 1939.

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Omar, Mehbooba congratulate ISRO for Chandrayaan-3 success

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the surface of the moon.

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Certain individuals provoking people in Jammu and Kashmir: L-G Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also criticised those who opposed the home for homeless scheme by suggesting outsiders were being settled in Jammu and Kashmir.

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36.85 lakh locals, over 29% of J&K’s population, attended I-Day functions this year: Govt.

In Kashmir, according to official figures, Baramulla reported the highest level of participation of about 5,05,909 persons

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Rahul Gandhi is like family for people in Amethi: UP Congress chief Ajay Rai

"Rahul Gandhi has connected with local people by doing the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and people now believe that it is the Gandhi family." Read further on Dynamite News:

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8 militant supporters held near LoC, terrorist’s body recovered in Reasi: Army

Body of a militant was recovered in Pir Panjal’s Reasi district; 8 militant supporters were arrested and arms recovered near Line of Control in Kashmir

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Former CM Mehbooba Mufti invokes Lord Ram, says J&K natives still have some faith in SC

The PDP leader said it is for the top court and the Indian citizens to see whether the country will be run according to the Constitution or “as per the divisive agenda of a particular party”.

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Independence Day 2023: 'Bharat Mata' is voice of every Indian, tweets Rahul Gandhi

In his message on Independence Day, Rahul Gandhi also talked about his 145-day Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News:

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