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Burn our vehicles or allow us to resume work: Transporters
The transporters operating in Jammu and Ladakh services on Saturday demanded authorities to allow them to resume their services and said that they will follow the guidelines in letter and spirit.
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Kashmiri transporters stage protest in Srinagar
Kashmir transporters on Thursday staged a protest to urge the government to allow the local transporters resume their services too as they have faced huge losses since lockdown was enforced in the Valley in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sumo drivers ‘dying of starvation’ in Shopian
Kashmir has been witnessing lockdown virtually since August 05 last year. Our reporter visited the houses of some drivers who are finding it really hard to meet their both ends.
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Kashmir
Chakka Jam across JK makes people suffer
SRINAGAR — Transporters across Jammu and Kashmir are observing Chakka Jam today against the government decision to install GPS device in the commercial vehicles and...
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Kashmir
South Kashmir parts shut against toll tax imposition
SRINAGAR — Several parts of southern Kashmir on Tuesday observed complete shutdown against the imposition of toll tax.South Kashmir Transporters Association had called for...
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Traders, transporters protest levying of highway toll tax
SRINAGAR — Traders and transporters on Wednesday staged a strong protest against government’s decision to impose toll tax on all types of vehicles plying...
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Business & Economy
Govt hikes passenger fare in Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar: The state government today announced hike in passenger fare in Jammu & Kashmir for different means of transport services.Addressing a press conference, Minister...
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Jammu to Srinagar: One-way traffic on highway today
After remaining closed for three days, the Srinagar-Jammu highway shall re-open Monday strictly for one-side traffic (from Jammu side to Kashmir), officials said.
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Former MLC Syed Asgar Ali returns to PDP
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Jamaat-e-Islami rift widens as former chief distances group from JDF
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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.