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Clashes in Nowhatta after Friday prayers
Clashes between groups of youth and government forces broke out in old Srinagar city after Friday prayers, while the arrest of a ‘salesman’ sparked protests.
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Martyrs’ Memorial Row: Demand intensifies as shutdown continues
The youth of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are pretty adamant about the installation of a ‘martyrs’ memorial board’ at “martyrs’ graveyard” at several town squares.
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Militants’ Memorial Row: Day 7 of shutdown in Pulwama
Life in this south Kashmir town remained disrupted for the seventh consecutive day on Wednesday as the locals and police could not reach a consensus.
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Sikhs shout “Kashmir banega Pakistan, Afzal Guru Zindabaad” while protesting ‘desecration’ of holy book
Srinagar: Sikh protesters on Sunday shouted pro-Pakistan slogans like "Kashmir banega Pakistan" during a protest against the desecration of Guru Granth Sahib, the holy...
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Clashes in downtown Srinagar after Friday prayers
Clashes erupted between youth and government forces after Friday prayers in old city areas of Srinagar as authorities prevented a march from being taken out.
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FTII protest reaches Delhi
A crowd of over 600 people, including students and faculties of Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Ambedkar College, also joined the march.
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Locals protest over Army encroachment in Sonamarg
Residents, traders and land owners here staged a protest against the fencing of their lands by the Indian Army.
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.