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Second fire in a week raises concerns in Budgam’s Pakherpora village
A fire incident occurred in the Pakherpora area of Budgam on Sunday, marking the second such incident in the area within a week.
Kashmir
Srinagar Smart City bags ‘Best Award’ at SCIE
Adding another accolade to its achievements, Srinagar Smart City Ltd. has clinched the “Best Smart Urban Mobility Award” at the Smart Cities India Expo in New Delhi.
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Kashmir
J&K Government allocates 55 Kanals of land to Union Education Ministry
The Jammu & Kashmir Government transferred 55 Kanals of land to the Union Education Ministry for setting up permanent IIM off-campus at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar.
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Religion
MMU urges unity, warns against sectarian tensions in Kashmir
Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema Jammu and Kashmir sternly warned elements trying to harm communal amity and unity in Jammu and Kashmir by stoking sectarian tensions.
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Kashmir
Srinagar’s Shergari Police Station recognized among top three in India
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has honoured Srinagar's Shergari Police Station as one of the top three 'best' police stations in the nation.
Education
Technical glitch disrupts CSIR NET exam in Srinagar
The NET CISR exam faced disruptions at Al-Amin Centre in Humhama, outskirts of Srinagar district, on Wednesday due to a prolonged technical glitch.
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Kashmir
Security forces neutralize concealed IED in gas cylinder in Srinagar
A potentially catastrophic situation was averted as security forces successfully detected and destroyed an IED concealed within a gas cylinder in Lawaypora, Srinagar.
Religion
Kashmir’s Christian community marks Christmas amid freezing temperatures
The Christian community on Monday celebrated Christmas with religious fervour amid dense fog and freezing temperatures in Kashmir Valley.
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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.