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Khyber Downtown Champions League: Parvez Rasool in action
J&K premier cricketer Parvez Rasool in action leading his side Elegant Strikers Rajouri Kadal, but it wasn’t him or his side that ended with victory.
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Hajj 2014: First batch of pilgrims leaves from J&K
The first batch of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir for Haj 2014 left the summer capital of Srinagar on Wednesday on a direct flight to Madina in Saudi Arabia.
Sports
Kashmir Police to organise Pedal for Kashmir
As a part of its Civic Action Programme, the Jammu and Kashmir Police is organising the Pedal for Kashmir cycle race on September 6.
Ladakh
Ladakh makes hay while the sun shines
Ladakh has the highest potential for generating solar power, as a solar panel would generate about 5% more electricity there than in places like Gujarat or Tamil Nadu.
Education
Colleges face dearth of permanent faculty, infrastructure: VC Talat
Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad stressed upon the need to formulate a robust mechanism so as to develop colleges and universities of the state.
Religion
Ramadan to begin on July 10 in UAE; Eid-ul-Fitr on August 9
The Sharjah Planetarium at the Department of Culture and Information announced that the Ramadan Crescent will form on July 8, 2013.
Entertainment
Steven Spielberg to produce film on Kashmir
Steven Spielberg, the director of Oscar-winning historical epic Lincoln, will co-produce a film set in the politically volatile region of Kashmir.
Sports
Thilan Samaraweera quits international cricket
Thilan Samaraweera has retired from international cricket after being left out of the Sri Lanka squad for the first Test against Bangladesh in Galle, which starts on March 8.
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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.
Sakina Itoo rules out rebellion in NC amid cabinet expansion resentment
Sakina Itoo has ruled out rebellion in the National Conference after its Cabinet expansion, saying differences of opinion do not indicate divisions within the party.
J&K Crime Branch files chargesheets in cases of alleged illegal stay by Pakistanis
J&K Crime Branch has filed chargesheets in eight cases involving 65 people over alleged illegal stay by Pakistani nationals across four Jammu division districts.
Ramban Court awards two life terms to convicted militant in 2005 Gool attack
A Ramban court sentenced Mohammad Sharief to two life terms for the 2005 Gool attack that killed three family members, including an infant.
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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
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