News Topic:Srinagar
Kashmir
Chock-a-block situation of traffic to persist beyond May in Srinagar
Srinagar city, particularly the city center, will continue to witness traffic jams for at least two months, owing to the work going on under Smart City Project.
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Media Watch
Delhi court remands Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj to NIA custody
A Delhi Court on Wednesday remanded Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj to NIA custody for 10 days in a case registered under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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Media Watch
Three member PCI team arrives in Srinagar
The three-member team of the Press Council of India (PCI) has arrived in the summer capital Srinagar.
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Media Watch
NIA arrests journalist Irfan Mehraj in Kashmir
A Kashmir-based journalist was arrested by National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday morning. The journalist in question is Irfan Mehraj.
Politics
Punishing father for son’s crime against natural justice: Omar Abdullah
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Monday said that his government didn’t punish relatives for the crimes of others.
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Kashmir
Singer collapses while performing in Badamwari Srinagar
A popular singer from Kashmir on Monday collapsed while performing at Badamwari festival in Srinagar, following which he was hospitalized.
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J&K
Highest ever 4.70 lakh tourists visited J-K in last two months: LG Manoj Sinha
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a tourism boom as in just the first two months of the year 2023.
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Kashmir
Not crime but reporting has increased: ADGP Vijay Kumar
Reacting over the arrest of Gujarat ‘conman’, Additional Director General of Police, Vijay Kumar said that there was no intelligence failure but only ‘negligence’.
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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.