Jammu
PM Modi to launch development projects during J-K visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on February 20 to kickstart a slew of development projects worth thousands of crores.
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Kashmir
Woman’s body recovered from power canal in Ganderbal
A 57-year-old woman's body was recovered from a power canal in Sumbal Bala area of Gund Tehsil in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district here on Friday afternoon.
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Kashmir
Srinagar militant attack claims another victim’s life
One of the victims critically injured in yesterday's militant attack in Srinagar's Shalkadal area has passed away at the hospital this morning.
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Politics
Omar Abdullah calls for protection of Gujjar community’s ST reservation
Former chief minister and NC vice-president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the share Gujjar community get from ST reservation must be guaranteed and protected.
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Kashmir
NGT intervention prompts PCC to direct for halting riverbed mining in Pulwama
After the intervention of the National Green Tribunal, the J&K Pollution Control Committee has directed the DC Pulwama to halt riverbed mining in Pulwama.
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J&K
Centre notes drastic decline in saffron production in J-K
The Centre on Tuesday said that the production of saffron has declined by over 67 per cent from 2010 to 2024.
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Politics
J-K local bodies laws face proposed amendments as bill debuts in Lok Sabha
A bill that seeks to amend laws related to local bodies in Jammu and Kashmir was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
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Travel
Srinagar airport grounds all flights amidst season’s heaviest snowfall
Authorities on Sunday said that all flights scheduled for today have been cancelled at Srinagar International Airport due to ongoing weather conditions.
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High salt intake, uncontrolled BP raise stroke risk in Kashmir
Excessive salt consumption, uncontrolled high blood pressure, obesity, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity are among the major factors increasing the risk of stroke.
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.
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
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