News Topic:Srinagar
Religion
Ashura observed with reverence across Kashmir
Ashura processions were taken out in different parts of the Kashmir valley on the 10th Muharram, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA).
GNS -
J&K
DigiLocker uploads accepted as Regional Passport Office goes digital
The Regional Passport Office, Srinagar and Ladakh has said the applicants would not be required to carry the original documents at the PSKs/POPSKs.
KDC -
Kashmir
Locals and religious leaders unite in historic Muharram procession to condemn Quran burning in Sweden
Amid the historic 8th Muharram procession taken out in Srinagar, locals as well as religious leaders carried along the copies of Quran.
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Religion
Rejoice in Srinagar as thousands of Shia mourners take out historic 8th Muharram procession after three decades
For the first time after three decades, thousands of Shia mourners hit the traditional routes of Srinagar to take out 8th Muharram procession.
KNO -
Kashmir
J-K Govt lifts ban on 8th Muharram procession after three decades
The J&K administration addressed the long-pending demand of Shias by allowing the 8th Muharram procession on the traditional route.
GNS -
Kashmir
Meeting over Muharram procession virtually ‘fails’
The meeting between the representatives of Shia organizations and the government over the Muharram procession has virtually failed.
KNT -
Kashmir
First batch of Hajj pilgrims returns in Kashmir
The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri received the first batch of 316 Hajj pilgrims at Srinagar Airport on their return from Saudi Arabia.
KNS -
Kashmir
Tragic mishap claims life of Traffic Police SPO
An SPO of Traffic Police Srinagar was killed while two others were injured in a road accident in Maloora Shalteng area of Srinagar district on Monday afternoon.
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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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