News Topic:Srinagar
Art & Culture
Srinagar weaver weaves his way to Padma Shri glory
At 72, Farooq Ahmed Mir from Pamposh Colony, Natipora, Srinagar has shown that age is no barrier to achieving greatness.
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Religion
Shab-e-Meraj to be observed tonight across Kashmir
The sacred occasion of Shab-e-Meraj, marking the miraculous night of ascension, will be observed with reverence across the Kashmir valley tonight.
Politics
Deputy CM pitches for restoration of Statehood
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary said that the promises made by the Omar Abdullah-led government in J&K will be fulfilled in a phased manner.
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Travel
Trial run completed as Vande Bharat Express reaches Srinagar station
The trial run of the first Vande Bharat Express train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Railway Station Katra to Budgam has been successfully completed, railway officials said.
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Health
Clinic in Srinagar sealed for offering unproven treatments
A clinic in Dara Syedpora, Harwan area of Srinagar district, accused of offering unproven medical treatments, was sealed and medicines were seized for investigation.
Health
Court halts suspension of two Srinagar hospitals, orders fresh inquiry
The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has stayed the suspension of Shifa Medical Centre and Florence Hospital under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
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Kashmir
Newborn’s body found near graveyard in Srinagar
In a tragic incident, the body of a newborn was found lying near the graveyard adjacent to Islamia College in summer capital Srinagar on Thursday, officials said.
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Interviews
13 Years On: Naseem Shafaie, Kashmir’s first woman Sahitya Akademi awardee, reflects on poetry and empowerment
Naseem Shafaie, Kashmir's first woman Sahitya Akademi Awardee, reflects on her poetic journey, feminism, and Kashmir’s cultural legacy.
Latest news
J&K issues revised ex-gratia relief rules, death compensation up to ₹25 lakh
J&K's General Administration Department has notified revised ex-gratia relief guidelines under the SRE scheme, with compensation ranging from ₹500 to ₹25 lakh.
J&K submits proposal to NMC for over 300 additional PG medical seats
J&K has proposed over 300 additional postgraduate medical seats to the NMC; 120 seats already created this year and 286 PG students training at new colleges.
IUST, SKIMS hold joint awareness programme on PCOS/PMOS
IUST partnered with SKIMS Soura and SKIMS MCH Bemina for an awareness and screening programme on PCOS/PMOS, featuring expert talks and a student screening session.
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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.