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COVID-19 lockdown: PCI asks States to ensure smooth functioning of media

NEW DELHI — The Press Council of India (PCI) has advised all State governments and administrative authorities to take necessary measures to ensure the...

COVID-19: Pakistan suspends domestic flights as cases rise to 990

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has suspended all domestic flight operations until April 2 to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus after the country reported...

COVID-19: Two patients recover completely in Jammu

JAMMU — Two out of three COVID-19 patients in Jammu have recovered completely, Sushma Chauhan, District Magistrate said. "Both of them have tested negative," Sushma...

Pick & Drop facility for self reporting, disclosure of travel history in Pulwama

PULWAMA — As the Government has decided for complete lockdown for 21 days and sealing the borders with neighbouring States along the regulation of...

SMC bans all construction works within its limits: Mayor

SRINAGAR — Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) is mulling to order a complete ban on  construction works within its limits.Mayor of Srinagar, Junaid Mattu said...

Only 2 to 3 young people should offer obligatory prayers in mosques: Grand Mufti

SRINAGAR — Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-Ul-Islam today asked the people to strictly adhere to health advisory of government and offer...

SKIMS offers 24×7 consultation for cancer patients

SRINAGAR — In view of the current situation amid Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura here on Tuesday said that...

Petrol pump sealed for violating prohibitory orders in Pulwama

SRINAGAR — Authorities on Tuesday sealed a petrol pump in Gudoora area of Pulwama district of south Kashmir over violation of prohibitory orders of...

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J&K power tariff hiked 6.83%, opposition slams broken free-electricity promise

JERC has approved a 6.83% power tariff hike for J&K effective September 1 and introduced Time-of-Day billing; opposition leaders and traders have criticized the move

Chhari Mubarak begins journey to Amarnath Cave from Srinagar

The holy Chhari Mubarak has begun its annual journey from Srinagar toward the Amarnath Cave Shrine, with installation set for August 28 and Visarjan on August 30.

NIA searches 10 locations in J&K cross-border terror conspiracy probe

NIA conducted searches at 10 locations across five J&K districts in an investigation into a cross-border terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-based handlers and local OGWs.

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We’re Rewarding Image Over Impact — And It’s Costing Us

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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.