News Topic:Punjab
J&K
J&K pesticide use flagged as farmers urged to adopt safer agriculture
A Jammu conference highlighted reported high pesticide use in J&K and urged farmers to adopt natural farming, crop diversification and safer practices.
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Business & Economy
Mutton dealers’ strike enters day 5 in Kashmir, supply chain paralyzed
The mutton crisis in Kashmir deepened further on Wednesday as the strike by mutton dealers entered its fifth consecutive day, triggering supply shortages across markets.
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Kashmir
J&K Govt forms panel to resolve livestock transit row with Punjab
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a three-member team of senior officers to engage with the Government of Punjab over the smooth transit of livestock.
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Business & Economy
Kashmir mutton dealers halt livestock supply over extortion at Punjab checkpoints
In a move likely to impact meat supply across Kashmir, mutton dealers have unanimously decided to suspend the transportation of live animals from outside states.
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India
Pakistan hands over captured BSF soldier
BSF soldier Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since April 23, was handed over to India at the Attari border in Punjab.
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India
Missile-like debris found in Hoshiarpur village; IAF called for probe
Debris resembling parts of a missile was found in the fields near Kamahi Devi village in Hoshiarpur district on Thursday evening, officials said.
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India
Unidentified plane crashes in Punjab’s Bathinda, one killed, nine injured
An unidentified plane crashed in Bathinda, killing one person and injuring 9 others, sources said on Wednesday.
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India
Intruder shot dead as BSF thwarts infiltration in Pathankot
An intruder was killed as the Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday said it foiled an infiltration bid in Pathankot on the international border.
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Mubarak Gul defers press conference amid uncertainty over role in NC
NC leader Mubarak Gul has deferred his November 4 press conference amid uncertainty over his organisational role and dissatisfaction following the Cabinet expansion.
JP Nadda likely to inaugurate AIIMS Kashmir
Union Health Minister JP Nadda is likely to inaugurate AIIMS Awantipora on November 5. The institute has been developed at a revised cost of over Rs 2,160 crore.
Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party
At least eight to nine prominent Apni Party leaders are reportedly considering resignation ahead of a crucial meeting with Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar on Thursday.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.