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GoI issues GI certificate for Kashmir Saffron
JAMMU — In a momentous decision, GoI has issued certificate of GI registration for the Saffron grown in the Kashmir Valley.Expressing happiness on the...
Kashmir
100-bedded hospital to be built for migrant labourers in Budgam
SRINAGAR — District Budgam will soon be getting a 100-bedded hospital for labourers which would be built with an estimated cost of Rs 180...
Kashmir
Teenager’s dead body found in Pulwama village
PULWAMA — A male body was found in Nownagri village of south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Friday evening.An official said that a male body...
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Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?
The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash. Coins are still plentiful.
J&K
J&K admin amends protocols for BDC chairpersons
On Wednesday, the administration amended rules to give Block Development Council (BDC) chairpersons in Jammu and Kashmir a status equivalent to that of Army brigadier.
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Rajouri Telephone Directory
Rajouri Telephone Directory consists of phone numbers of all government Departments in Jammu's district of Rajouri.
Telephone Directory
JKSSB Telephone Directory
JKSSB Telephone Directory consists of phone numbers of all officials of J&K Services Selection Board. Also, the contact details of its Head Offices and Divisional Offices have been provided.
J&K
Government issues clarification for armed forces’ “strategic areas”
The Government has recently approved a special dispensation for regulating construction in “strategic areas”, required by the armed forces for their direct operational and training requirements.
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Police register FIR, detain four after stone-pelting during prayers in Anantnag
Anantnag Police registered FIR 404/2026 and picked up four persons after stone-pelting during Isha prayers at Pehroo Sherbagh; the public is urged to avoid rumours.
Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.
Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah
Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.
J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister
Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.