News Topic:Lal Chowk
Kashmir
As footfall declines, Kashmir’s Food Street ‘Bati Gali’ stares at closure
Established in the 1960s, the journey of Kashmir’s Food Street known as ‘Bati Gali’ in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk is almost coming to an end.
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Kashmir
Searches, frisking intensified in Srinagar
Amid Jammu militant attack, security forces have tightened their grip within and around the Srinagar city.
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Kashmir
Srinagar turning into a beggar’s paradise
People in Srinagar are facing nuisance in the form of non-local beggars at various important points in the city, especially in Lal Chowk.
Education
Educational institutions likely to reopen if Covid scenario improves further: LG Sinha
J-K's LG Manoj Sinha said if the situation improves further in the next 15 days, the government will take a call on re-opening of schools and colleges.
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Kashmir
Minority community areas to remain under drone surveillance: DIG CRPF
J-K Police and the CRPF have jointly put in place an “aerial surveillance cover” for the areas where minority community members are living.
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Kashmir
Lal Chowk road to be named after deceased ML Bindroo
The road from Haft Chinar Chowk to Jehangir Chowk would be named after famous chemist Makhan Lal Bindroo who was killed by unknown gunmen on Tuesday.
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Religion
Kashmiri Pandits take out procession to celebrate ‘Janmashtami’ festival
Kashmir Pandit community on Monday took out a procession (Shobha Yatra) at Lal Chowk Srinagar to celebrate 'Janmashtami' festival.
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J-K Police foils Muharram procession in Srinagar
Scores of Shia mourners and policemen were injured after the authorities foiled the Muharram procession in Dalgate, Lal Chowk areas.
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In a chilling case of friendship turning fatal over a suspected love rivalry, police in Kathua have arrested a 19‑year‑old youth for the brutal daylight murder of his close friend.
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J&K Cabinet greenlights free power scheme under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The cabinet on Friday discussed the implementation of 200 units of free electricity for AAY families in J&K and also approved the reorganisation of the Jal Shakti Department.
Sakina Itoo criticises anti-drug demolition drives, calls for focus on rehabilitation
Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday criticised the demolition of houses allegedly linked to drug peddlers, saying such actions were “wrong”.
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From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India
As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.