News Topic:Srinagar
Kashmir
PDD inspector dies of electrocution in Srinagar’s Parimpora
A PDD inspector on Wednesday died due to an electric shock in Parimpora area of Srinagar when he was carrying out some repair work, officials said.
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Three arrested in money laundering case tied to ‘terror financing’
Three individuals were arrested in Kashmir on Tuesday in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged 'terror financing', the ED said.
Education
Contractual lecturers protest salary reduction in Srinagar
Academic arrangement, contractual lecturers on Tuesday staged a protest in the premises of Amar Singh College in Srinagar against a “government order”.
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J&K Police arrest main suspect in killing of Punjab residents
In a significant breakthrough, police have apprehended the primary suspect linked to the killing of two Punjab residents in Srinagar, said IGP Kashmir VK Birdi.
Health
Vacant CMO positions raise healthcare concerns in Srinagar and Pulwama
The key positions of Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) are lying vacant in the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, Srinagar and Pulwama district of South Kashmir.
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Youth injured in late evening stabbing incident in Srinagar’s Gaw Kadal
A youth was injured after being stabbed in Gaw Kadal area of Srinagar on Friday late evening, an official said.
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Mirwaiz again put under house arrest: Anjumam Auqaf
Anjumam Auqaf Jamia Masjid Srinagar said that Mirwaz Umar Farooq was again put under house arrest today ahead of the Friday congregation in Jamia Masjid.
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Kashmiris rally against violence, demand justice for slain Punjab workers
Hundreds of individuals from diverse backgrounds took to the streets of Kashmir on Thursday to condemn the killing of two young workers from Punjab.
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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.