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J&K
Two fresh COVID-19 deaths reported in J&K
Jammu Kashmir witnessed two fresh deaths due to COVID-19 infection on Saturday. Both were elderly persons, one hailing from Kashmir while another from Jammu.
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Kashmir
Youth joins militant ranks, says DSP’s ‘atrocities’ forced him
In an audio clip, which has gone viral, a youth from Shopian has claimed that he has been “forced” to join militant ranks by a deputy Superintendent of Police in south Kashmir's Shopian district whom he accused of torturing and committing incessant atrocities.
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Kashmir
Hailstorm wrecks havoc in J&K’s twin southern districts
Hailstorm wrecked havoc in several areas of south Kashmir’s Shopian and Kulgam districts on Wednesday, causing massive damage to crops, apple orchards and vegetable fields, locals said.
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J&K
COVID-19: Jammu and Kashmir records two deaths in a day
Jammu and Kashmir recorded two deaths in a day on Monday due to COVID-19, taking the toll of COVID related deaths in the Union Territory to 30.
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Kashmir
Militants release cop after abduction in Shopian
A cop who was abducted by militants in south Kashmir's Shopian district has been released.
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Kashmir
Case registered after miscreants ransack Science lab in Shopian
Unknown miscreants ransacked the Science laboratory in a government higher secondary school in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, prompting police to register a formal case and investigate the matter.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: Shopian resident tests positive day after his death, toll 28
A day after his death, a 70-year-old man from south Kashmir’s Shopian district was on Friday tested positive, thus taking the overall death toll due to the deadly virus in Jammu and Kashmir up to 28.
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Kashmir
Minor girl among two killed after winds uproot tree in Shopian
A minor girl and a woman was killed while another lady sustained injuries on Wednesday after a tree uprooted by strong winds fell on them in Keller area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district.
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No timeline for J&K Panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly
J&K government told the Assembly that no specific timeline is available for Panchayat polls as electoral-roll, delimitation and reservation work continues.
17 killed as Congolese army plane crashes in southwest DRC
A Congolese army plane crashed in Kwango province after a technical fault, killing 17 people, including two senior generals, officials said.
Ashok Koul steps down as J&K BJP General Secretary
Ashok Koul has stepped down as J&K BJP General Secretary (Organisation), a post he held since 2012, saying he will return to his parent organisation.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
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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.