Kashmir
‘Kashmir Pheran Day’ celebrated in Srinagar
Social activists on Tuesday celebrated the arrival of ‘Chilai-e-Kalan’ by observing the day as ‘Kashmir Pheran Day’.
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J&K
JKPDD employees call off strike as privatization proposal put on hold
The protesting employees of the Power Development Department (JKPDD) called off their strike, much to the comfort of the common people.
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Politics
PAGD likely to approach SC for challenging Delimitation Commission
PAGD said that it will explore the possibility of challenging the ‘deeds’ of Delimitation Commission in the Supreme Court of India.
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Views
Deploying Army to counter employees is undemocratic: JDU
A day after J-K Government called in Army to run essential services in Jammu, JDU said that Army is not used to counter government employees.
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Education
Expert Committee of PSAJK finds objectionable content in Urdu books
An Expert Committee of Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir has recommended banning of two Urdu books.
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J&K
After Article 370 removal, outsiders purchased 7 properties in Jammu, none in Kashmir
Seven plots of land have been bought by outsiders in J&K in the last one year ever since the Central government brought new land laws.
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J&K
Aiding militancy on social media can invite UAPA: J-K Police
Jammu and Kashmir Police has asked netizens to refrain from aiding and abetting militancy through social media as it will invite UAPA.
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Jammu
Most wanted Pakistani militant Abu Zarar killed in Poonch: Indian Army
Indian Army on Tuesday claimed to have killed wanted Pakistani militant in an encounter near Bufliyaz in Surankot area of Poonch district.
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Latest news
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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