News Topic:Bandipora
Kashmir
Security forces engage in separate encounters with militants in Srinagar and Bandipora
Security forces launched two operations against suspected militants in Kashmir on Saturday, with an active encounter in Srinagar’s Khaniyar area.
Kashmir
Army intensifies search in Bandipora’s Pannar after militants escape
The Army has launched a massive search operation in Pannar area of northern Kashmir’s Bandipora district.
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Politics
Former separatist leader joins PDP while Bandipora Zonal President resigns
In an important political development, former separatist leader Syed Saleem Geelani joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday.
Politics
PDP names journalist Syed Tajamul Islam as Bandipora candidate for Assembly polls
The Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday announced Syed Tajamul Islam, a veteran journalist and political analyst, as its candidate.
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Kashmir
Man killed, girl injured in mishap in Bandipora’s Panar village
A man died and a girl was injured after a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in Panar village of Bandipora district on Monday, officials said.
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Politics
Usman Majid signals departure from J&K Apni Party
Former Minister and Vice President of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, Usman Majid, has indicated his departure from the party led by Altaf Bukhari.
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Kashmir
Controversy arises over felling of trees for public parks in Bandipora
Roads and Buildings Department Sumbal in northern Kashmir’s Bandipora district has invited tenders to axe scores of walnut and mulberry trees to make public parks.
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Kashmir
Militant killed in ongoing encounter with security forces in Bandipora
A militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter between security forces and militants in Aragam area of northern Kashmir's Bandipora district on Monday.
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.