Religion
Ramadhan enters in final Ashra, thousands observe Aitikaf
The ongoing holy month of Ramadhan has entered its final Ashra (10 days) and thousands of Muslims began to observe Aitikaf in Masjids and Shrines.
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J&K
Night parking facility to start at Jammu, Srinagar airports
In a first, the authorities at Srinagar and Jammu airports have decided to start night parking facilities for passenger aircraft from April 21.
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Kashmir
6 cops injured, cow shed burnt during clashes in Budgam: Police
Six policemen were injured while a cowshed was also burnt after clashes broke out in Beerwah area of Budgam district on Sunday, police said here.
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Kashmir
March records warmest day after 42 years: Sonam Lotus
Director of Metrological department, Sonam Lotus said that March recorded its warmest day in 42 years in the valley.
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Education
Advisor Bhatnagar conducts surprise inspection of GWC Srinagar
Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today conducted a surprise inspection of Govt Women’s College (GCW) M.A. Road here.
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J&K
Full freedom given to security forces to ‘crush’ militancy: LG Sinha
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Monday said that “militants” will have to pay a heavy price for their actions.
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J&K
Delay in payments under Ayushman Bharat hits patients
The Jammu and Kashmir administration is delaying payment to private healthcare centres under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana in J&K.
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Kashmir
27 employees found absent in government offices at Shopian
Taking serious note of their unauthorized absence, the DM said that stern action shall be initiated against the absentees under rules.
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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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