India
India, Saudi Arabia sign bilateral Hajj Agreement 2024
India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday formally signed Hajj Agreement 2024. The pact was signed during Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani's visit.
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J&K
Hajj 2024: Soaring cost leads decline in application forms in J-K
A considerable drop in applications for the Haj pilgrimage in 2024 has been attributed to the escalating costs, with only 7000 applications received.
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J&K
J&K Police announce cash rewards for intel on border tunnels, drones, narcotics
J&K Police have announced cash rewards for people who will provide information and intelligence on transborder tunnels, drones, narcotics, militant activities.
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Jammu
Mobile internet services restored in Rajouri, Poonch
Authorities on Friday restored mobile internet services in the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch after a week, officials said.
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Jammu
Newly constructed electrified rail line in Banihal-Khari set for inauguration
The newly constructed line spanning 14.869 kilometres in the Banihal-Khari section of Firozpur Division is set to be inaugurated.
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Education
Technical glitch disrupts CSIR NET exam in Srinagar
The NET CISR exam faced disruptions at Al-Amin Centre in Humhama, outskirts of Srinagar district, on Wednesday due to a prolonged technical glitch.
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Jammu
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Jammu to assess security
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Jammu on Wednesday to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the aftermath of the killing of four soldiers.
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Politics
Only India-Pakistan dialogue can prevent J&K becoming Gaza: Farooq Abdullah
National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah urged India and Pakistan to get connected through dialogue and resolve disputes that cost the lives of innocent people.
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Latest news
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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