News Topic:Qazigund
Kashmir
Kokernag records hottest April day ever, Srinagar logs second highest
Jammu and Kashmir witnessed an extraordinary rise in temperatures on Wednesday, with Kokarnag setting a new all-time record for the highest maximum April temperature ever.
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Kashmir
Six suspected OGWs, including minor, arrested with arms in Qazigund
A minor among six suspected over-ground workers (OGWs) were arrested along with arms and ammunition in southern Kashmir's Qazigund area, police said on Wednesday.
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J&K
Heatwave shatters temperature records across Kashmir
Kashmir is reeling from a record-breaking heatwave that has pushed temperatures to unprecedented levels, according to independent weather forecaster Kashmir Weather.
Kashmir
Policeman succumbs to injuries after Qazigund accident
A policeman, who was injured in a road accident and was battling for life in a Srinagar hospital, succumbed to his injuries on Monday morning.
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J&K
Srinagar records hottest July day in 25 years as heatwave grips Valley
Amidst the heatwave across the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar has recorded the hottest July day in over two decades at 35.6 degrees Celsius.
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Kashmir
Kulgam Police seize properties of drug peddlers in anti-narcotics operation
In a continued crackdown on drug peddling, police in Kulgam have seized properties belonging to two notorious drug peddlers.
Business & Economy
Liquor shop sold for Rs 5.23 crore in Qazigund
The J&K Government has achieved unprecedented success in its recent auction of liquor shops, with revenues surging to an all-time high of Rs 2280 crore in 2024.
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Kashmir
Kashmir residents voice discontent over unplanned power outages
Residents of many areas in Kashmir on Saturday expressed resentment against the unscheduled outages in ‘metered and non-metered’ areas.
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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.
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