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Pahalgam Aftermath: Shikaras empty as visitor numbers plummet
Dal Lake still glistens under the sun, but the silence on its surface tells a different story. Shikaras, once busy ferrying tourists, now drift idle.
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Kashmir
7 houseboats, 3 wooden sheds damaged in midnight blaze at Nigeen Lake
At least seven houseboats and three wooden sheds were damaged in a midnight blaze that broke out in Nigeen Lake, officials said on Monday.
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Kashmir
Heavy snowfall wreaks havoc in Kashmir
The overnight snowfall across Kashmir on Wednesday plunged the entire valley into darkness as power infrastructure suffered almost 70 per cent damage.
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Business & Economy
J&K Government rolls out Houseboats Policy
Administrative Council (AC) approved the roll-out of policy and guidelines for sustainable operation of houseboats in Dal and Nigeen lakes.
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Tourist critically injured after heavy stone hits vehicle in Anantnag
A 55-year-old tourist from Odisha was critically injured after a heavy stone rolled down a hillside and struck his vehicle near Bumzoo Shrine in Anantnag.
Police foil NC, BJP protest marches in Srinagar amid political standoff
Police and security forces stopped separate NC and BJP protest marches in Srinagar as both parties sought to press their demands over statehood and jobs.
J&K medical interns continue indefinite strike for third day over stipend hike
MBBS and BDS interns in J&K continued their indefinite strike for a third day, demanding a hike in the monthly stipend from ₹12,000 to ₹30,000.
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