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Kashmir opens doors for international events, hosts World Craft Council’s 60th anniversary

On the banks of the world-famous Dal Lake, the artisans from across the world will be meeting Kashmiri artisans. 

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Bee Queen of Kashmir Valley, Sania Zehra breaks all gender stereotypes

Sania is breaking all the gender stereotypes by choosing a profession not many women would take up. She has learned the art of beekeeping from her father, but it has not come easy. 

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Kashmir region hit by cold wave, temperatures recorded in minus degrees

Srinagar recorded the minimum temperature at minus 0.4ºC, while tourist destinations like Pahalgam were at minus 3.2 and Gulmarg at zero degrees. The coldest place in the Kashmir division was in…

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Road accident cases rising in J&K, over 650 dead in more than 4500 incidents so far this year

This comes after a recent accident that took place in Srinagar's Tengpora area in which two schoolchildren lost their lives while one was critically injured. The whole of Kashmir Valley was in…

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Jammu and Kashmir: Security Grid tightened ahead of winters, forces have input about infiltration attempts

"The security grid on the line of control is always prepared to counter any terror activity on the border. The security forces are ready to tackle any challenge that we face on the LoC,'' said a…

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As Chinar trees turn red in autumn, thousands of tourist arrive to witness the fall in Kashmir

The world-famous Mughal gardens of Kashmir have a red carpet spread of Chinar trees with the background of Zabarwan Hills. The Nishat Garden, Shalimar Bagh, Naseem Bagh, and Chinar Bagh are seeing…

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India: Police bust tech savvy drug peddler ring in Kashmir Valley

According to the Jammu and Kashmir police, the teenager used the drone to keep a vigil in the area where he used to sell drugs

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Thousands turn up at recruitment rallies, Kashmiri youth dream of donning Indian army uniform

Thousands of young men are showing up at the recruitment venues in the region. For some, it's a huge employment opportunity, while for many, joining the Indian Army is a dream come true

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Kashmir tourism stakeholders unite to condemn terror attacks as winter season approaches

Kashmir Valley has witnessed a rise in terror-related incidents in the last few weeks and, to counter it, security forces have intensified the anti-terrorist operations across the Kashmir division…

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India lists ‘Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat’ as part of handicraft industry

The Kashmir cricket bat industry, primarily based in Anantnag and Pulwama districts, is home to over 400 manufacturing units and supports the livelihood of thousands of skilled artisans.

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Jammu and Kashmir: Huge cache of arms, ammunition recovered from Akhnoor operation site; one arrested

In the pre-dawn hours, terrorists ambushed an army convoy, prompting a swift and precise response from the Indian troops.

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India: Tourism unfazed in Kashmir even as areas near Gulmarg, Sonmarg face terror attacks

The tourists continue to flock to destinations like Gulmarg and Sonmarg even after the two attacks that took place close to these tourist sites in which 11 people were killed.

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Kashmir holds first ever all female boat race on Dal Lake

The young girls who participated in the event showed excitement and also wished that more such events were held in the valley

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Indian army 'making all efforts to break terror ecosystem in Jammu-Kashmir'

Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar, GOC-IN-C Northern said that the Indian Army is also a major participant in the Make In India initiative to transform itself into a modern, Atmanirbhar and…

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Search operation continues in Gulmarg's Botapathri for second day; J&K LG says forces will take 'revenge'

Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir police and paramilitary forces continue to conduct a joint operation in the area. 

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