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Srinagar doctor dies of Coronavirus in Saudi Arabia
A 69-year-old doctor from Nishat area of Srinagar has died of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia, his family friend said on Thursday.
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Religion
Saudi Arabia mulls cancelling Hajj for first time: Report
Saudi Arabian authorities were considering cancelling the annual Hajj pilgrimage season for the first time since the establishment of the Kingdom in 1932, after the number of coronavirus infections exceeded 100,000, a senior official said.
IANS -
World
Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for minors and floggings
DUBAI — Saudi Arabia's King Salman has ordered an end to the death penalty for crimes committed by minors, according to a statement by...
PTI -
Religion
COVID-19: Saudi asks Muslims to hold off Hajj plans
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Hajj minister asked Muslims on Tuesday to temporarily defer preparations for the annual pilgrimage amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic.Earlier...
AFP -
Religion
Hajj 2015: First batch of pilgrims to return on September 30
Minister for Hajj and Auqaf Mr. Abdul Rehman Veeri today directed officials for ensuring adequate arrangements to facilitate their hassle-free arrival.
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J&K soldier among two Army personnel missing after training boat capsizes
A J&K soldier is among two 1 Para Special Forces personnel missing after a training boat capsized in the Yamuna near Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana.
Satish Mahaldar asks Farooq Abdullah to explain delay in Kashmiri Pandit rehabilitation
JK Peace Forum chairman Satish Mahaldar questioned Farooq Abdullah over Kashmiri Pandit rehabilitation, return and alleged threats against the community.
J&K Bank approves around 1,400 posts for recruitment, MD says
J&K Bank has approved around 1,400 recruitment posts, with hiring focused on J&K domicile candidates and around 40 positions for Ladakh residents.
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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.
Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.