J&K
Safina Baig elected as chairperson of Haj Committee
Chairperson of District Development Council Baramulla Safina Baig was on Thursday elected as the head of the Jammu & Kashmir Haj Committee.
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J&K
Wipe out militancy; dismantle its ecosystem in J-K: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed security forces to continue with the well-planned counter-insurgency operations to wipe out militancy in the UT.
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J&K
In 2021, 289 cases registered under UAPA in J-K
As many as 289 cases were registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act-1967 in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory in 2021.
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Business & Economy
Apple growers fear losses as packing material cost rises abruptly
In a major setback to Kashmir's most vital industry horticulture, the prices of packing material have increased abruptly due to which apple growers fear losses.
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Jammu
Yasin Malik’s plea for physical appearance in abduction case turned down
A court in Jammu on Tuesday issued a bailable warrant against Rubaiya Sayeed after she did not appear for her cross-examination by JKLF chief Muhammad Yasin Malik.
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Politics
Voting rights to non-locals totally unacceptable: Farooq Abdullah
Dr Farooq Abdullah said that the leaders in the All Party Meet at his Gupkar residence unanimously decided to oppose the announcement of the Election Commission.
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Kashmir
Major incident averted as IED recovered in Tral: Police
Jammu and Kashmir Police claimed to have averted a major incident by recovering an IED weighing around 10-12 kilograms in Tral area of Pulwama district.
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Kashmir
Couple of civilians injured as militants hurl grenade in Nishat: Police
A couple of civilians were injured after militants hurled a grenade in Nishat area of Srinagar on Sunday evening, police said here.
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Latest news
Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
Fake income tax notice demanding ₹6,000 flagged as fraudulent by government
A fake Income Tax Department notice seeking ₹6,000 from taxpayers is circulating online; the government has warned it is a fraudulent phishing attempt.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
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