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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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

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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.

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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”.

The Hindu

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

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

Dynamite News

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:

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