The Indian Army is in a highly vigilant course on the Line of Control (LOC) in Kupwara district of North Kashmir, constantly striving to thwart any attempts of infiltration from Pakistan.
After the spectacular celebration of Dev Diwali in Varanasi, illuminating the city's ghats with 12 lakh earthen lamps; the city's administration has demonstrated efficiency in cleaning these lamps overnight, ensuring that the ghats remain pristine and welcoming for devotees.
The fifth edition of 'Back to Village', a government-sponsored mega-public outreach programme, concluded peacefully in the 152 panchayats of Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Jhiri Mela, on the outskirts of Jammu, commemorates the sacrifice of Baba Jitto, who gave up his life in protest against the oppressive demands of a zamindar about 500 years ago.
Organized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the distinguished guests witnessed the lighting of earthen lamps on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima, alongside the mesmerizing Ganga Arti and Dev Deepavali festivities at Kashi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed happiness about the presence of diplomats from several nations, who got a glimpse of India's cultural vibrancy in Kashi's Dev Deepavali.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'Dev Deepawali' has become a spiritual event all over the world.
Two persons were apprehended on Monday after arms and ammunition were recovered in Kupwara district, said an official statement issued by the Indian Army.
A fire broke out at the People's Educational Trust (PET) in Jammu Kashmir's Al Mustafa area, located in old town Baramulla, at around 5 pm on Monday. The fire was initially contained by a patrolling party of the Indian Army, an official said.
Tehsildar and Magistrate Harveer Singh (JKAS) were the chief guests. This was the ninth mega-cultural event in the difficult and hilly terrain of the Pir Panchal range of Jammu and Kashmir, spread over nine districts.