News Topic:Eid-ul-Fitr
J&K
Amid confusion over Eid holiday, J&K Govt employees return to work
Despite the absence of a modification order from the J&K Government, government employees in the UT have returned to duty amid confusion over the Eid holiday.
Health
60% cases at SMHS Hospital in last 24 hours due to road mishaps
Amidst Eid-ul-Fitr, the valley has witnessed a surge in road accidents, as during the last 24 hours, over 60 per cent of cases in SMHS Hospital were road accidents.
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News & Interviews
Water crisis grips Pulwama village on Eid-ul-Fitr
As Kashmir celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, the people of Batpora Rajpora in Pulwama district found themselves in the midst of a pressing issue - a severe water shortage.
Religion
Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in J-K, other states
Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and various other states including Tamil Nadu and Kerala joined millions worldwide on Wednesday in celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr.
Business & Economy
J&K Bank registers record transactions of Rs 11,000 crore on Eid eve
On the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, Jammu & Kashmir Bank on Tuesday registered record transactions of Rs 11,000 crore with digital channels touching Rs 1,000 crore mark.
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Religion
Shawwal moon sighted, Eid tomorrow in J-K: Grand Mufti
Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Tuesday said that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow – Wednesday.
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Kashmir
Rajpora’s Sheermal continues to be in high demand
The tradition of buying Shirmal, also called Sheermal, from Rajpora in Pulwama district for special occasions like Eid remains strong among people in the valley.
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J&K
JKECC seeks 3-day leave for Jammu’s Muslim employees in Valley on Eid
JKECC urged the J&K Administration for three-day special casual leave for Jammu-based Muslim employees working in the Valley to enable them to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.
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