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Modi Cabinet approves 850 MW hydro project for J&K
Construction activities of the project will result in direct and indirect employment to around 4000 personsIndia News Network | Wed, Jan 20

Industrial development in Jammu & Kashmir to get a boost with Rs 28,400-cr central sector scheme
The scheme aims to generate employment for the socio-economic development of the Union TerritoryIndia News Network | Thu, Jan 7

Online recruitment of terrorists by ISI, Pak-based groups in J&K
The terror outfits have started using cyber and mobile applications mainly to avoid exposure of sleeper cells built by the ISIIndia News Network | Mon, Jan 4

DDC elections in Jammu and Kashmir write new chapter: PM Modi
These were first elections in Jammu and Kashmir after Article 370 was scrappedIndia News Network | Sat, Dec 26

PM Modi to launch Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT to extend coverage to all residents of J&K on Dec 26
The scheme will provide financial cover up to Rs 5 lakh per family on a floater basis to all residents of the Union Territory of Jammu & KashmirIndia News Network | Fri, Dec 25

Voting in 6th phase of DDC elections in J&K concludes with over 42% voter turnout
The DDC election and the panchayat by-polls are being held in eight phases in Jammu and KashmirIndia News Network | Sun, Dec 13

J&K launches Kashmiri ‘Zafran’ in the UAE market
The move is one of many steps taken by the government to promote Indian produce and crops in the international marketIndia News Network | Thu, Dec 10

J&K farmers to tap UAE market for horticulture produce
The Jammu and Kashmir government wants to explore the potential of the Gulf market, particularly for apples.India News Network | Wed, Dec 9

Jammu & Kashmir: DDC election process continues, voting held for Phase 3
Polling for the third phase saw large scale and enthusiastic participation, including by elderly votersIndia News Network | Fri, Dec 4

About 52% polling recorded for Phase 1 of first-ever J&K District Development Council elections
Elections are being held to 280 District Development Council seats in 20 districtsIndia News Network | Sat, Nov 28

Phase-1 of DDC polls in J&K to be held tomorrow with all arrangements in place
In the first phase, around 18 constituencies will go to polls in Jammu region while 25 will go to polls in Kashmir regionIndia News Network | Fri, Nov 27

J&K Sports Council signs MoU with Suresh Raina for training budding cricketers
The initiative will complement the efforts of the J&K government which has already created state-of-the-art sporting facilities across the Union TerritoryIndia news network | Tue, Nov 24

Pak-based Jaish “efforts to wreak major havoc” thwarted again, says PM Modi day after J&K encounter
He said it was a ‘nefarious plot’ to target grassroots level democratic exercisesIndia News Network | Fri, Nov 20

District Development Council polls galvanize Kashmiris' interest in politics
Seeing the public response, even those political parties which were earlier opposed to participation have jumped into the frayAasha Khosa | Thu, Nov 19

J&K govt to upgrade 180 schools into ‘smart schools,’ bring them at par with private schools
Out of these 180 schools in Srinagar district, about 120 are situated in urban areas while 60 are located in rural areasIndia News Network | Wed, Nov 18

300 ultras ready to infiltrate into Kashmir from Pak launch pads: BSF IG
India has recorded as many as 4,052 ceasefire violations by Pakistan already this yearIndia News Network | Mon, Nov 16
Videos

3-day Chinar Martial Arts Wushu Championship organized by Indian Army
The event aims to promote martial arts and harness the talent of the youthIndia News Network Video Desk | Mon, Nov 23

Para-Cycling Expedition ‘Infinity Ride 2020’ for BSF members begins in Kashmir
The race is organised every year to honour the BSF members who have lost a part of their bodies in the line of duty.India News Network Video Desk | Fri, Nov 20
Disinformation

3 terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter were repeatedly asked to surrender, but they chose to attack instead
A report by Al Jazeera overlooks crucial facts as it seeks to build a false narrative about the encounter by the security forcesAbha Khanna | Sat, Jan 2

The Economist’s way of being economical with the truth!
In its current edition, London-based The Economist has gone hammer and tongs against India over the scrapping of Article 370Shankar Kumar | Sun, Sep 13

No, land in Jammu and Kashmir is not being transferred to the armed forces
No decision has been taken to either transfer any new land or declare areas outside cantonments or army land as strategicVinay Jha | Mon, Jul 20
Infographics

First-ever J&K District Development Council polls to be held in 8 phases from Nov 28
The District Development Councils (DDCs) will have elected representatives for approving development plans and expenditureIndia News Network Infographics Desk | Thu, Nov 5

Last leg of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link to be ready by December 2022
The difficult Katra-Banihal stretch of the rail link will have a large number of tunnels and bridgesIVD Infographics Desk | Tue, Jul 21