News Topic:Srinagar
Kashmir
Srinagar Police detain two for affixing US, Israel flags
In a late-night development, Srinagar Police have detained two individuals for affixing foreign flags, reportedly those of the United States and Israel.
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Kashmir
Srinagar man convicted in woollen mills fraud case after two-decade trial
A local court in Srinagar has convicted a resident of Chattabal in a long-pending fraud case related to large-scale misappropriation of government stock.
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Travel
16 parks at tourist hotspots reopen in Kashmir
Several parks at tourist destinations across Jammu and Kashmir, including those in Pahalgam, were reopened on Tuesday, officials said.
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Travel
Pahalgam Aftermath: Shikaras empty as visitor numbers plummet
Dal Lake still glistens under the sun, but the silence on its surface tells a different story. Shikaras, once busy ferrying tourists, now drift idle.
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Kashmir
Gusty winds lash Kashmir
Strong winds hit Kashmir on Sunday evening, causing extensive damage across several places in the Kashmir Valley.
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Education
JKBOPEE conducts CET for GNM and ANM courses
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) today conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for GNM/ANM courses.
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Business & Economy
Kashmir’s strawberry farmers hit hard as prices plummet after Pahalgam attack
Strawberries, the first fruit to ripen in the Kashmir Valley after winter, have arrived in local markets, but the mood among farmers is far from festive.
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Travel
Govt likely to resume RTC bus services to Srinagar’s city center
The Jammu and Kashmir administration is planning to allow J&K Road Transport Corporation (RTC) buses to operate up to Jahangir Chowk in Srinagar, officials said.
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J&K issues revised ex-gratia relief rules, death compensation up to ₹25 lakh
J&K's General Administration Department has notified revised ex-gratia relief guidelines under the SRE scheme, with compensation ranging from ₹500 to ₹25 lakh.
J&K submits proposal to NMC for over 300 additional PG medical seats
J&K has proposed over 300 additional postgraduate medical seats to the NMC; 120 seats already created this year and 286 PG students training at new colleges.
IUST, SKIMS hold joint awareness programme on PCOS/PMOS
IUST partnered with SKIMS Soura and SKIMS MCH Bemina for an awareness and screening programme on PCOS/PMOS, featuring expert talks and a student screening session.
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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.