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Srinagar witnesses traditional 8th Muharram procession to remember Karbala martyrs

Remembering the martyrs of Karbala, the mourners for the second consecutive year carried out a traditional mourning procession on the 8th Muharram.

Srinagar admin grants permission for Muharram procession along traditional route

The District Administration Srinagar on Sunday granted permission for the 8th Muharram procession through the traditional route from Guru Bazar to Dalgate.

Significant progress on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link as key tunnels completed

The long-awaited dream of travelling to Kashmir by train is closer to reality as significant progress has been made on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project.

SIA arrests suspect in 2013 Sopore Police ambush case, claims key evidence found

State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir on Monday claimed to have arrested a person in connection with an FIR registered in 2013.

RTO Kashmir orders auto rickshaws to install fare meters by July 31

The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir has directed all three-wheeler (passenger) autos to ensure the installation of fare meters and their use by July 31, 2024.

Kashmir to host Ranji Trophy matches after six years: JKCA

The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has said that it will host three Ranji Trophy matches after a gap of six years.

J-K to begin smart water meter installation in Srinagar by year-end

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is all set to begin installing smart water metres in the valley by this year's end to ensure 'reasonable' water use.

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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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.

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.