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Avalanche hits J&K’s Gurez

Officials said that the avalanche hit Jurniyal village but no damage has been reported.

IANS | January 14, 2023 5:16 pm

An avalanche hit Tulail area of Gurez in J&K’s Bandipora district on Saturday.

Officials said that the avalanche hit Jurniyal village but no damage has been reported.

People in Gurez and adjoining areas have been advised by the administration to remain cautious and not to venture out on slopes, hilly areas, or avalanche prone areas till the weather improves.

Two labourers were killed on Friday after an avalanche hit Sarbal area of Sonamarg in Ganderbal district.

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J&K: NC MP to protest CM’s move to rationalize job reservation

The NC had in its poll manifesto said the party would take steps to rationalise the job quota.

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Dr Singh calls for accelerating hydroelectric projects work in Kishtwar

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, on Saturday called for expediting the speed of ongoing hydroelectric power projects in the Kishtwar district, saying that these plants will generate an estimated capacity of 8000 MW thus enabling J&K emerge as the biggest power hub of North India.

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