News Topic:Srinagar
Kashmir
Man found dead in Jhelum River in Srinagar
A male dead body was found floating over waters in Jhelum River in central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Monday morning.
Politics
LS Polls: NC fields Omar from Baramulla, Ruhulla from Srinagar
The National Conference announced that former chief minister Omar Abdullah will fight from Baramulla Lok Sabha seat and Aga Ruhullah Mehdi from Srinagar constituency.
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Kashmir
Militant killed in Pulwama identified as Srinagar resident
The militant killed in Pulwama gunfight on Thursday has been identified as a Srinagar resident.
Politics
LS Polls: NC likely to field Omar Abdullah, Choudhary Ramzan
The National Conference (NC) is likely to field Omar Abdullah and Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan from Srinagar and Baramulla parliamentary segments, respectively.
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Religion
Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in J-K, other states
Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and various other states including Tamil Nadu and Kerala joined millions worldwide on Wednesday in celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr.
Kashmir
Police files FIR over alleged forced conversion of non-local at Dargah
J&K Police have registered an FIR into an incident on Jummat-ul-Vida, wherein a non-local reportedly converted to Islam, termed by the police as a “forced conversion.”
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Kashmir
25 new smart city buses to enhance public transport in Srinagar
Srinagar is gearing up to welcome a fleet of 25 new smart city buses, introduced by the Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL).
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Politics
Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party announces candidates for LS polls
The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party has declared its candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, vying for seats in the Anantnag-Rajouri and Srinagar segments.
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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.