Kashmir
Food Safety department refutes chemical ripening claims on watermelons
The Food Safety Department of Kashmir on Thursday rebuked the claims as baseless about the premature ripening of watermelons with the use of chemicals.
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India
NHAI asks Paytm FASTag users to switch to other banks’ FASTag
To ensure a seamless travel experience and avoid inconvenience at toll plazas, NHAI has advised Paytm FASTag users to procure a new FASTag issued by another bank.
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J&K
Selected Haj-2024 pilgrims asked to deposit arrangement dues
The Haj Committee on Tuesday informed all selected Haj pilgrims to deposit the Haj arrangement dues to be incurred by J&K Haj Committee through J&K Bank.
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Politics
ECI consults J-K parties on poll preparedness
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated discussions with political parties in Jammu and Kashmir to assess readiness for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
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Politics
Omar Abdullah calls CAA notification BJP’s Ramadan gift to Muslims
Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that BJP has given Ramadan gift to Muslims by notifying CAA “which is against the very foundation of our constitution”.
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Kashmir
Tulip garden to open for visitors on March 23
Asia's largest tulip garden is all set to open for visitors on March 23 and will feature nearly 1.7 million tulips with 73 varieties, officials said on Monday.
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Politics
ECI to visit J-K tomorrow to review LS poll preparations
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is visiting Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday and Wednesday to review preparations for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.
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Jammu
Tejinder Singh posted as DIG Rajouri-Poonch range
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday posted senior IPS officer Tejinder Singh as DIG Rajouri-Poonch range.
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Railways to offer concessional freight rates to transport Kashmir fruit
Kashmir's Horticulture Department and Northern Railway are exploring concessional freight rates to move fruit consignments by train using available return cargo capacity.
J&K’s new media policy nears finalisation; may cover Facebook, Instagram: Official
J&K Director Information Mamta Yadav says the new media policy is under examination and may include provisions covering platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
J&K Secretariat Move: NH-44 up-lane shut for goods carriers on Oct 31, Nov 1
J&K has restricted goods carrier movement on NH-44 on October 31 and November 1 for the Secretariat move from Srinagar to Jammu. Down traffic will be regulated.
KPSS seeks fair probe into threat letter case amid Rakesh Handoo’s arrest
KPSS has called for an impartial probe into alleged online threats targeting PM Package employees, urging authorities to examine wider security concerns in Kashmir.
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