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ECI likely to visit J-K in March

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is likely to visit the Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory on March 12 and 13, sources disclosed.

Kashmir’s scenic train rides spark new tourist trend

Last week when the valley received fresh snowfall, pictures of a train navigating through intense snowfall went viral on social media.

PDD inspector dies of electrocution in Srinagar’s Parimpora

A PDD inspector on Wednesday died due to an electric shock in Parimpora area of Srinagar when he was carrying out some repair work, officials said.

Kashmir grapples with severe shortage of cancer diagnostic equipment

Despite the increasing number of cancer cases in Kashmir Valley, there is a severe shortage of PET-CT scan machines for staging and assessing treatment responses.

J-K emerges as prime filming destination with over 100 productions in 2023

Jammu and Kashmir continues to be the hotspot for Bollywood and south Indian film industry as 102 films and web series have been shot here during the year 2023.

J-K authorities mandate solar panels in govt buildings to tackle power shortage

In a move to tackle the persistent power shortage in government buildings, the J&K Government has mandated all its departments to install solar power panels.

Contractual lecturers protest salary reduction in Srinagar

Academic arrangement, contractual lecturers on Tuesday staged a protest in the premises of Amar Singh College in Srinagar against a “government order”.

Residents of Pulwama’s Sonzwatter village face longstanding water crisis

Residents of Sonzwatter village in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district have demanded potable water in the area.

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High Court quashes PSA detention of Shopian man, cites vague allegations

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has quashed the preventive detention of a Shopian resident under the Public Safety Act (PSA).

Amarnath Yatra suspended from both routes from August 9 amid track repairs

The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will remain suspended from both traditional routes with effect from August 9, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg said on Saturday.

AIP urges SC to expedite bail plea of jailed MP Er Rashid

AIP has urged the Supreme Court to urgently hear Baramulla MP Er. Rashid's bail plea, citing seven years of detention and a Delhi court development involving Yasin Malik.

Pollution Control Committee asks DC Pulwama to shut down illegal brick kilns

The Pollution Control Committee has asked the Deputy Commissioner to shut down illegal brick kilns in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.

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When a Black Hole Whispers to the World’s Thinnest Material

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