Health
J&K’s COVID-19 tally up by 309 fresh cases
Jammu & Kashmir reported 309 fresh COVID-19 cases, the most in a day so far this year, to take the overall tally of the infections to 129993.
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Religion
Shab-e-Baraat congregation cancelled at Jamia Masjid Srinagar
Shab-e-Baraat congregation, scheduled to be held at the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar on March 29 has been cancelled in view of COVID-19.
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Kashmir
Two civilians injured in grenade blast in Anantnag
Two civilians suffered minor injuries in a grenade explosion in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Sunday, officials said.
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Travel
RTO Kashmir makes J&K registration mandatory for non-J&K purchased vehicles
Regional Transport Office asked non-registered vehicle owners in Kashmir to get any such vehicles registered to local ARTOs to avoid seizure.
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Kashmir
Pulwama youth’s PSA detention revoked by JKHC
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed detention order under Public Safety Act (PSA) against a youth from Pulwama.
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Health
271 fresh COVID-19 cases in J&K
The worrying upward trend of the COVID-19 cases continued as Jammu and Kashmir reported 271 fresh infections, highest so far this year.
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Business & Economy
Altaf Bukhari demands revision of Geology & Mining policy in J&K
Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday reiterated his demand for revision of Geology and Mining policy in J&K.
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Health
J&K reports 210 fresh COVID-19 cases
Jammu and Kashmir recorded sharpest single-day spike in number of COVID-19 cases this year as 210 fresh infections were reported in 24 hours.
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Srinagar Police attach ₹4 crore property of drug peddler in Budgam
Srinagar Police have attached immovable property worth around ₹4 crore in Budgam district belonging to a drug peddler, police said in a handout.
Three police personnel injured as escort vehicle rolls down in Awantipora
Three police personnel, including an officer, were injured after an escort vehicle rolled down following a tyre burst near Zirayat Sharief in Awantipora on Monday.
Shikarawalas allege diesel leakage from de-weeding machines as Dal Lake water turns green
Srinagar's Dal Lake is facing fresh concerns over its deteriorating condition, with large stretches of water appearing green and hundreds of fish reportedly found dead.
Security stepped up across Srinagar ahead of Independence Day
Security arrangements have been stepped up across Srinagar ahead of Independence Day, with police personnel intensifying frisking, vehicle checks and surveillance.
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