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The project is being carried out in phases. The first phase focused on surveying and geo-tagging Chinar trees throughout the region, while the next phase will involve uploading the gathered data to a dedicated online platform, which will serve as a central repository for information about the trees.

Aslam and his wife Shakia Bi are the sole survivors in their household, left to pick up the pieces of their shattered world.

Seventeen persons belonging to three families linked to each other have died under mysterious circumstances in the village between December 7 and January 19.

The trial included inspecting tunnels and bridges along the route, such as India's first cable-stayed rail bridge over the Anji River, and a speed trial on the 111-km stretch from Katra to Banihal.

The app allows users to navigate difficult landscapes without relying on digital connectivity, which makes it particularly useful for militants evading security forces and staying hidden from surveillance.

Initial investigations reveal 17 deaths caused by cadmium toxins: Union Minister

Aerial surveillance is also being carried out in both Srinagar and Jammu, with drone technology being utilised for real-time monitoring to enhance security.

This achievement comes as the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in partnership with other law enforcement agencies, have ramped up efforts to target both drug peddlers and the financial networks fueling the illicit trade.

Organophosphorus poisoning is likely the cause behind the deaths of 17 members of three families from the remote Badhaal village in Kotranka due to a mysterious illness from December 7 to January 19, officials said on Monday.

According to official sources, the incident occurred around 1:00 PM when the vehicle veered off the road while attempting to avoid a civilian vehicle that was reportedly driving on the wrong side. Four soldiers aboard the military vehicle sustained injuries in the accident.