J&K
Petrol, diesel prices cut by over ₹10 in J-K
After reduction in excise duty, J-K Government has decided to reduce additional Rs 7 on petrol and diesel in the Union Territory.
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Kashmir
India, Pakistan armies exchange sweets on Diwali along LoC
The armies of India and Pakistan on Thursday exchanged sweets and greet each other on the occasion of Diwali along the Line of Control.
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India
Petrol, diesel to get cheaper as excise duty reduced
The Central government on Wednesday evening said that excise duty on petrol and diesel has been reduced on the eve of Diwali.
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J&K
LAWDA renamed as LCMA in J-K
Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) has been renamed as Jammu and Kashmir Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA).
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Kashmir
Pakistan refuses use of its airspace for international flights from Srinagar
Pakistan has disallowed flights, taking off from Srinagar International Airport for Sharjah, from flying over its airspace, sources said.
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Education
NEET 2021: Lolab boy brings laurels to Kashmir
Bringing laurels to Kashmir, a 21-year-old boy Shahid Farooq of Lolab Valley in Kupwara district has qualified the coveted NEET 2021 exam.
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J&K
Heavy rain, snowfall on October 23-24 declared ‘state specific calamity’
The J-K administration declared heavy spell of rain and snowfall on October 23 and 24 as state specific natural disaster.
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Views
Patriotism can’t be developed through oppression: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti stated that patriotism can't be imposed on anyone through power & oppression while it cannot even be developed through force.
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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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