News Topic:Budgam
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Devastating fire engulfs Pakherpora village, leaving three houses in ruins
A devastating fire wreaked havoc in Pakherpora village of central Kashmir's Budgam district on Monday, leaving three residential houses completely destroyed.
Kashmir
ACB nabs Assistant Engineer in Budgam over bribery charges
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted a successful operation, resulting in the arrest of an Assistant Engineer from the BDO office in Surasyar Chadoora.
Kashmir
J-K Govt appoints Raghav S as Additional Superintendent of Police in Budgam
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir announced the appointment of Raghav S. as the Additional Superintendent of Police for Budgam district on Thursday.
Art & Culture
Calligrapher transcribes Surah Yusuf in three languages on a 15.5-meter scroll
A 20-year-old girl from Charar-e-Sharief Budgam has left a mark in the world of calligraphy by writing Surah Yusuf on a single scroll measuring 15.5 meters.
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Kashmir
Assailants leave prominent faith healer injured in central Kashmir
A faith healer was injured on Tuesday evening after he was attacked by some people at Ompora area of central Kashmir's Budgam district.
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Travel
Railway Revolution: Kashmir to be connected to Kanyakumari, says LG Sinha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the country.
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Kashmir
Casual labour killed, Forester injured in Pulwama
A casual labourer was killed while a Forester was injured after they were fired upon by militants, officials said on Wednesday.
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Kashmir
Retired police officer brutally attacked with axe in Budgam
A retired Sub-inspector of Jammu and Kashmir Police received all but 11 stitches after being hit with an axe by a person in Chadoora area of Budgam district.
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Shikhar Dhawan, Aakash Chopra call for more cricket opportunities in J&K
Shikhar Dhawan and Aakash Chopra backed more cricket opportunities in J&K, saying exposure, leagues and infrastructure could help local players progress.
India says UN maps must depict J&K, Ladakh as per official map
India said UN-initiated maps must depict Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh according to its official map, calling any incorrect or misleading representation unacceptable.
Pakistani LeT terrorist Yasir killed in Budgam, officials say
Security forces killed Pakistani national and LeT terrorist Yasir in Budgam’s Yusmarg during Operation Ashdar, officials said as searches continued for another suspect.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.