News Topic:Srinagar
Politics
Farooq Abdullah rebukes MP Ruhullah, challenges him to seek fresh mandate
NC president Farooq Abdullah has publicly rebuked MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, challenging him to resign and contest again amid growing intra-party differences.
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Kashmir
Child safety advisory issued after POCSO accused escape Srinagar jail
Authorities have issued a child-safety advisory to Srinagar schools and madrasas after two POCSO-accused undertrials escaped Central Jail by scaling its wall.
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Politics
PDP, Apni Party hold separate protests in Srinagar over electricity tariff hike
PDP and Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party held separate Srinagar protests against the approved 6.83% electricity tariff hike, set to take effect September 1.
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Religion
Chhari Mubarak begins journey to Amarnath Cave from Srinagar
The holy Chhari Mubarak has begun its annual journey from Srinagar toward the Amarnath Cave Shrine, with installation set for August 28 and Visarjan on August 30.
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Kashmir
NIA searches 10 locations in J&K cross-border terror conspiracy probe
NIA conducted searches at 10 locations across five J&K districts in an investigation into a cross-border terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-based handlers and local OGWs.
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J&K
J&K celebrates 80th Independence Day, LG and CM extend greetings
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.
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Kashmir
Kashmir student movement veteran Mohammad Anwar Ashai passes away
Mohammad Anwar Ashai, a veteran of Kashmir's 1960s student movement, has died in Srinagar. Former MP Abdul Rashid Kabli and ex-Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu paid tribute.
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Srinagar Police attach ₹4 crore property of drug peddler in Budgam
Srinagar Police have attached immovable property worth around ₹4 crore in Budgam district belonging to a drug peddler, police said in a handout.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.