Business & Economy
Administrative Council clears 850 MW Ratle Hydroelectric Project
JAMMU — In a significant decision, the J&K Administrative Council in its meeting here today approved the proposal for development of 850 MW Ratle...
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J&K
J&K Bank Banking Associate exams in January
SRINAGAR — The examination for the recruitment of Banking Associates in Jammu and Kashmir Bank will commence from 1st January, 2021.As many as 143763...
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Politics
Shiv Sena to boycott DDC Polls in J&K
JAMMU — Shiv Sena J&K chief, Maneesh Sahani on Tuesday criticized BJP, PAGD and those fighting upcoming DDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir, saying...
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Kashmir
Minor attempts suicide after allegedly sexually abused in Handwara
HANDWARA — A minor boy (name withheld) from Mawer area of Handwara in north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Monday attempted to end his life...
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Views
GoI plundering our resources; says Mehbooba
SRINAGAR — Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said "Government of India is plundering our resources that is nothing but contempt to people...
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Travel
Digital Taxis to be rolled out in J&K
JAMMU — The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired a meeting to review the preparations to roll out plying of digital taxi services...
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J&K
Forest Rights Act to be implemented in J&K
JAMMU — The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest...
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Kashmir
Authorities deny eviction of nomads from Pahalgam forests
SRINAGAR — District Administration Anantnag clarified that some political persons are making statements in the media that Gujjar Bakerwal people are being evicted from...
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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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