Kashmir
South Kashmir residents shocked over power tariff hike
Residents of several areas in south Kashmir are up against the Power Development Department (PDD) for hiking their power tariffs every month.
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J&K
SMC urges action against surrogate advertisement on JKRTC buses
In an open violation of government advertisement policy 2012 and COTPA-2003, JKRTC buses in Kashmir can be seen pasted with advertisement of pan masala.
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J&K
J&K Government orders major police reshuffle
The government on Monday ordered the transfer and posting of several police officers in the interest of administration.
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Education
BOSE chairman not adhering to orders on recognition, affiliation of schools: HC
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has said that the BOSE chairman and other parties were not adhering to its orders.
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J&K
Regulatory body initiates bidding process for gas pipeline to Kashmir
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has commenced a bidding process for laying a 325-kilometre-long Jammu-Srinagar gas pipeline.
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Jammu
Fatal accident in Poonch claims life of soldier
A soldier was killed while another sustained injuries after a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in Poonch district.
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J&K
Union Home Ministry constitutes tribunals to examine ban on TeH and Muslim League
The Union Home Ministry has constituted two tribunals for the purpose of adjudicating whether there is sufficient cause for banning Tehreek-e-Hurriyat and Muslim League.
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Business & Economy
Surging gold prices plummet demand in J-K
The escalating cost of gold is giving a tough time to the dealers in Kashmir who said the demand for this yellow metal has fallen by almost 95 per cent.
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Latest news
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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