News Topic:Srinagar
Kashmir
Historic Bazar Masjid hosts large Friday prayers despite devastating fire
The historic Bazar Masjid, despite being reduced to ashes in the massive blaze earlier this week, has yet again witnessed a huge rush of devotees.
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Travel
Srinagar youths revive traditional horse cart rides to attract tourists
In yet another instance to revive the traditional mode of transportation, a few Srinagar youths have come up with a ‘Royal Horse Cart’ on the famous foreshore road.
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Kashmir
Srinagar DM imposes restrictions on J&K High Court Bar Association elections
The District Magistrate has imposed strict restrictions on the upcoming elections of J&K High Court Bar Association Srinagar, citing significant legal and security concerns.
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Kashmir
Fire devastates Srinagar’s Bohri Kadal area
A devastating fire engulfed the Bohri Kadal area of Srinagar, causing extensive damage to the historic Bazar Masjid, two shopping complexes, and more than 10 houses.
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Kashmir
Srinagar designated as World Craft City by World Crafts Council
The government as well as the artisan community of the valley have hailed the World Craft Council for recognizing Srinagar as a World Craft City.
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Views
Kashmir’s chief cleric advocates dialogue for conflict resolution
Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday advocated dialogue for the resolution of issues, stating that no issue can be resolved through force.
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J&K
PM Modi announces assembly election preparations in J-K
During his speech at SKICC in Srinagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that preparations for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir have begun.
Kashmir
PM Modi arrives in Srinagar, unveils major development projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Srinagar on Thursday evening and attended the ‘Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K’ event at SKICC in Srinagar.
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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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