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Poppy cultivation over 15 kanals destroyed in Tral villages
Poppy crop spread over 15 kanals of land in south Kashmir was destroyed by the Awantipora Police, Excise and Revenue officials on Monday.
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Pulwama Police seize 27 bottles of Codeine-based syrup, arrest one during naka checking
Pulwama Police apprehended a person and recovered 27 bottles of Wecan-D (Codeine) during naka checking at Checkpora Bypass bridge, police said in a press release.
J&K Discoms propose 5% power tariff hike; JERC to take final call
Jammu & Kashmir’s two power distribution utilities—KPDCL and JPDCL—have proposed a five percent hike in electricity tariff across all consumer categories.
Pulwama traders, Municipal Council at loggerheads over sanitation fees and licensing
The increase in sanitation-related charges by the Pulwama Municipal Council has triggered concern among traders and shopkeepers in the town.
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