Health
5 unlicensed dental labs shut in Pulwama amid hygiene and safety concerns
Authorities in Pulwama have shut down five unauthorized dental laboratories, including those in Murran village and the main town area, for operating without valid licenses.
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Kashmir
Family of deceased Nowgam youth stages protest, seeks justice for mysterious death
The family of a young man from Nowgam, Srinagar, whose dead body was found inside his vehicle at Digdol, Ramban, last month, staged a protest on Saturday.
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Politics
Incarcerated MP Er Rashid invited as Guest of Honour in India Visionary Leaders Summit
Incarcerated Member of Parliament Er Rashid, representing the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, has been invited as the Guest of Honour at the India Visionary Leaders Summit 2025.
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Religion
JKAHUC urges Saudi Ministry to act against fraudulent hotel booking agents in Madina
The Jammu & Kashmir Association of Hajj & Umrah Companies (JKAHUC) has issued an urgent plea to the Ministry of Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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J&K
J&K Govt initiates customary sand mining to empower locals and curb illegal practices
In a move aimed at curbing illegal mining activities, the government has initiated customary sand mining and announced the provision of short-term permits to local residents.
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Business & Economy
RBI imposes Rs 3.31 crore penalty on J&K Bank for regulatory violations
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 3.31 crore on Jammu and Kashmir Bank for lapses in regulatory compliance.
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Politics
NC mulls Nasir Aslam Wani for Budgam seat; Seeks Ruhullah Mehdi’s support
National Conference leaders have held a meeting with disgruntled party leader Ruhullah Mehdi, unnamed sources, quoted by the news agency KNT, said.
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Kashmir
200 buses deployed across Kashmir for Republic Day celebrations
The Road Transport Corporation has announced the deployment of nearly 200 buses to facilitate smooth transportation for Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
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Latest news
Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods
Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.
Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both ends on Monday evening following heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions.
Cloudbursts, landslides possible as rain set to lash J&K
Rain and thundershowers are likely to affect many parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 12 hours, with the Jammu region expected to witness the maximum impact.
Omar Abdullah praises MMA star Owais Yaqoob for Bulgaria win
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has congratulated Jammu & Kashmir’s MMA fighter Owais Yaqoob on his remarkable victory at BRAVE CF 107 held in Bulgaria.
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