Kashmir
Three kilogram Charas recovered in Shopian
Over three kilogram Charas was recovered from a man in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Saturday, police said.
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Kashmir
Hideout busted in north Kashmir’s Kupwara
KUPWARA — Joint Forces today busted a hideout in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.Police sources said that Jammu Kashmir Police along with the soldiers of...
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APHC condemns fresh arrest spree, terms it ‘vengeful’
SRINAGAR — All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) while strongly condemning the fresh arrest spree termed it unjustified, undemocratic and vengeful.In a statement, the APHC said...
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Kashmir
Army has no system of cash rewards for killing militants: Defense spokesman
SRINAGAR — A day after reports that Army Captain staged fake encounter in south Kashmir’s Shopian district to grab Rs 20 lakh award money,...
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Kashmir
10 employees including DAK president found absent from duties
BARAMULLA — Sub-District Magistrate made a surprise visit to Trauma Hospital located in Pattan town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district and found at least...
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Jammu
BJP worker’s vehicle fired upon in Jammu
JAMMU — Unidentified gunmen fired upon the vehicle of a BJP worker in Jammu today. Police said no one was injured in the attack.Sources...
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Kashmir
CASO launched in various areas in Kashmir
KUPWARA — Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) were launched in various areas of Kashmir on Friday.Reports said that a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO)...
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Business & Economy
LG Manoj Sinha announces ₹28,000 Crore Industrial Package for J&K
JAMMU — In a major decision of far reaching consequence, Government of India has approved the new Industrial Developmental Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir....
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High Court quashes PSA detention of Shopian man, cites vague allegations
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has quashed the preventive detention of a Shopian resident under the Public Safety Act (PSA).
Amarnath Yatra suspended from both routes from August 9 amid track repairs
The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will remain suspended from both traditional routes with effect from August 9, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg said on Saturday.
AIP urges SC to expedite bail plea of jailed MP Er Rashid
AIP has urged the Supreme Court to urgently hear Baramulla MP Er. Rashid's bail plea, citing seven years of detention and a Delhi court development involving Yasin Malik.
Pollution Control Committee asks DC Pulwama to shut down illegal brick kilns
The Pollution Control Committee has asked the Deputy Commissioner to shut down illegal brick kilns in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.
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