Kashmir
Shopian farmers seek assistance as hailstorm damages crop
The recent hailstorm has devastated the farmers of Dhabijan area of Shopian in south Kashmir as their entire crop has been destroyed, leaving them in financial distress.
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Kashmir
Srinagar will soon look like Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh: LG Manoj Sinha
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir expressed his vision for the markets of Srinagar, aiming to transform them into vibrant urban hubs.
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Health
Govt to probe alleged financial irregularities in Health Department
Pankaj Gupta has been appointed as the inquiry officer to investigate financial irregularities in the Health Services Department of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Kashmir
Militant associate arrested with IED in Pulwama: Police
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday arrested a militant associate and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from his disclosure in Pulwama district.
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Sports
J&K Wushu stars shine in Moscow
Riding on a splendid show of skills and mental strength, J&K players have retained the title in the Moscow Wushu Stars Championship being held in Moscow currently.
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Kashmir
Govt asks DCs to take action into illegal lease of temple properties in Kashmir
The government has asked all 10 deputy commissioners of the region to ascertain any such instances in the districts concerned and take appropriate necessary action.
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Education
In a first, KU to evolve ‘new model’ for setting of question papers
University of Kashmir has started the process to frame new guidelines for the setting of question papers to bring about greater clarity in the content.
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Kashmir
Police produces chargesheet against murder accused in Awantipora
Police in Awantipora produced a chargesheet of the murder case before the Hon’ble Court of Law.
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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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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.
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