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Kashmir
Lockdown: Authorities are OK with cricket match in Handwara
Amid restrictions on the movement of people in wake of COVID-19 pandemic, a cricket match was held in Handwara town today.
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Sports
Shahid Afridi tests postive for COVID-19
Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has been tested positive for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kashmir
Mulberry trees to be felled in Tral’s only stadium
Putting an end to the long pending demands of cricketers here pertaining to the pathetic condition of stadium, an order was issued on Thursday, asking concerned department to cut down the Mulberry trees on Tral's lone stadium in Bajwani area.
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Sports
ICC approves COVID-19 replacements in Tests
The ICC on Tuesday approved substitution in case a player shows symptoms of COVID-19 during a Test match besides ratifying the interim ban on using saliva to shine the ball.
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Sports
Thrown neutrality out of window: Akhtar slams ICC’s tweet
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar pulled up the International Cricket Council (ICC) following a post they shared on their Twitter handle.
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Kashmir
Youth dies while playing cricket in Budgam
In a heart-wrenching incident, a youth died suddenly while playing cricket with his friends in central Kashmir’s Budgam area.
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Sports
JKCA Scam: ED attaches assets worth Rs 2.6 crore
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 2.6 crore in a money laundering case related to the alleged embezzlement of funds of JKCA.
PTI -
Sports
After intense battle with Kiwis, England emerges victorious in CWC19 final
LONDON — It was the mother of all thrillers, a heart-stopping drama so intense that you could feel the hallowed pavilions at the Lord's...
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Tourist succumbs after boulder strikes Innova in Anantnag
A tourist was killed after a boulder struck an Innova carrying six tourists on the Khanbal-Pahalgam Road near Bumzoo Shrine in Anantnag.
Omar accuses admin of ‘double standards’ over NC, BJP protests in Srinagar
Omar Abdullah accused the administration of double standards during rival NC and BJP protests in Srinagar, while Mehbooba Mufti and Waheed Para criticised the handling.
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah seeks reopening of Yousmarg tourist resort
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah has urged Budgam administration to reopen Yousmarg, citing economic hardship among locals dependent on tourism for livelihood.
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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.
Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.