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Waqf hails historic decision by HC, declaring Kishtwar Ziarats as Waqf Property

Waqf hails historic decision by HC, declaring Kishtwar Ziarats as Waqf Property

Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi has hailed the decision of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and...

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Brain Pacemaker Surgery Offers New Hope to J&K Patients

Brain Pacemaker Surgery Offers New Hope to J&K Patients

Srinagar: Medanta–The Medicity, Gurugram, ranked India’s best hospital by Newsweek in 2026, is emerging as a leading centre for Deep Brain...

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Ayodhya is the cradle of civilisation: LG Sinha

Ayodhya is the cradle of civilisation: LG Sinha

Jammu: “Ayodhya is the cradle of civilisation and eternal fountainhead of consciousness. When we invoke Ayodhya, we summon that very consciousness...

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LG Sinha Orders Time-Bound Magisterial Inquiry into Ganderbal Encounter Death

LG Sinha Orders Time-Bound Magisterial Inquiry into Ganderbal Encounter Death

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry into the recent encounter...

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CS takes stock of LPG, Fuel and Fertilizer position across districts of J&K

CS takes stock of LPG, Fuel and Fertilizer position across districts of J&K

JAMMU: Amid the prevailing situation in West Asia, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired a comprehensive review meeting with Administrative...

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J&K govt orders major police reshuffle, 82 officers transferred

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday ordered a major bureaucratic reshuffle in the police department, transferring and posting 82...

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Census 2027 to be rolled out in 2 phases across J&K, Ladakh: CPCO Sharma

Census 2027 to be rolled out in 2 phases across J&K, Ladakh: CPCO Sharma

Srinagar: The Directorate of Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Thursday said the upcoming Census 2027 will be conducted in two...

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CM Omar Thanks Union Minister for PMGSY-I Extension Till 2027

CM Omar Thanks Union Minister for PMGSY-I Extension Till 2027

Srinagar: The office of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that he has expressed gratitude to Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for...

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School Van Driver Dies After Vehicle Rams Into Shop in Srinagar

School Van Driver Dies After Vehicle Rams Into Shop in Srinagar

Srinagar: A school van driver was killed after his vehicle lost control and rammed into a roadside shop at Budshah Chowk in central Srinagar on...

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Daily wagers to be regularised in phases this fiscal year: CM Omar

Daily wagers to be regularised in phases this fiscal year: CM Omar

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday assured the House that casual labourers and daily wagers in Jammu and Kashmir will be regularised in...

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Overseas job scam busted in Srinagar, accused chargesheeted

Overseas job scam busted in Srinagar, accused chargesheeted

Srinagar: The Crime Branch Kashmir’s Special Crime Wing on Wednesday said it has chargesheeted a Doda man for allegedly duping a job seeker on the...

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Rayees Wathori Bags Art for Hope Grant

Rayees Wathori Bags Art for Hope Grant

Srinagar: Kashmir-based artist Ravice Rashid, popularly known as Rayees Wathori, has been awarded the prestigious Art for Hope Grant 2026 under the...

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J&K’s Cultural and Spiritual Heritage Will Shape a Brighter Future: LG Sinha

J&K’s Cultural and Spiritual Heritage Will Shape a Brighter Future: LG Sinha

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the Jammu Kashmir Cultural Festival in Jammu, asserting that the Union Territory’s...

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No Shortage of Fuel in J&K, Supplies Adequate: Minister

No Shortage of Fuel in J&K, Supplies Adequate: Minister

Jammu: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Satish Sharma on Tuesday assured the Legislative Assembly that Jammu and Kashmir has...

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NH-44 blocked after landslide in Ramban

NH-44 blocked after landslide in Ramban

Ramban: Vehicular movement on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, NH-44, was suspended on Tuesday after a landslide struck the Mehar area of Ramban...

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Vande Mataram is our identity, strength: LG

Vande Mataram is our identity, strength: LG

JAMMU: “Vande Mataram is our identity, strength, and vow. It is not just verses but a profound experience woven into our civilization’s fabric....

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LG attended the closing ceremony of Vande Mataram Special Phase

LG attended the closing ceremony of Vande Mataram Special Phase

JAMMU: “Vande Mataram is our identity, strength, and vow. It is not just verses but a profound experience woven into our civilization’s fabric....

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Srinagar hostel for ex-servicemen’s children operational, minor works pending: DC Srinagar

Srinagar hostel for ex-servicemen’s children operational, minor works pending: DC Srinagar

Srinagar: A hostel facility for children of ex-servicemen coming to Srinagar for education is now largely functional, with only minor works pending,...

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Unsettled Weather Likely to Prevail Till April 10, MeT Issues Advisory

Unsettled Weather Likely to Prevail Till April 10, MeT Issues Advisory

Srinagar: The Meteorological Department on Monday forecast a prolonged spell of unstable weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir till April 10,...

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LG Sinha directs massive crackdown on drug smuggling

LG Sinha directs massive crackdown on drug smuggling

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reviewed the progress of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in the UT of Jammu Kashmir, at a high-level...

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LG reviews progress of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in J&K

LG reviews progress of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in J&K

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reviewed the progress of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in the UT of Jammu Kashmir, at a high-level...

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Govt Plans to Develop Karnah as Border Tourism Hub: CM Omar

Govt Plans to Develop Karnah as Border Tourism Hub: CM Omar

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that the government is planning to develop Karnah as a border...

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Mustard bloom attracts tourists to Kashmir villages

Mustard bloom attracts tourists to Kashmir villages

Srinagar: Forget Gulmarg, Pahalgam,,  Kashmir’s rural areas are witnessing huge tourist footfalls, thanks to the spring mustard bloom.  As spring...

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Srinagar airport flights to be restricted Apr-Jul

Srinagar airport flights to be restricted Apr-Jul

Srinagar: Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport will be restricted between April and July for carrying out runway works, Airport...

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CM urges PM to push diplomacy

CM urges PM to push diplomacy

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to leverage India’s strong diplomatic relations with...

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LG lauds Army’s commitment towards youth welfare

LG lauds Army’s commitment towards youth welfare

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday interacted with the students from Army Goodwill School (AGS), Saujiyan, Poonch, visiting Jammu as a...

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PM Modi interacts with CMs, stresses ‘Team India’ spirit

PM Modi interacts with CMs, stresses ‘Team India’ spirit

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States via video conferencing to...

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7 Dead, 5 Injured After Avalanche Hits Vehicle at Zojila Pass

Srinagar: A tragic avalanche incident at Zojila Pass on Friday left seven persons dead and five others injured after a passenger vehicle was struck by...

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CM Omar Chairs Cabinet Meet , Reviews Development, Governance Priorities

CM Omar Chairs Cabinet Meet , Reviews Development, Governance Priorities

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a Cabinet meeting in Jammu, focusing on key development initiatives and...

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LG Manoj Thanks Centre for ₹5,000 Cr Additional Assistance to J&K

LG Manoj Thanks Centre for ₹5,000 Cr Additional Assistance to J&K

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday expressed gratitude to the Central leadership for providing additional financial support to...

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DC Srinagar Urges Public to Avoid Panic Buying, Says Adequate Stock Available

DC Srinagar Urges Public to Avoid Panic Buying, Says Adequate Stock Available

Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Thursday appealed to the public not to fall prey to rumours or engage in panic buying,...

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Jammu to become regional hub for professional development : LG Sinha

Jammu to become regional hub for professional development : LG Sinha

 Jammu :Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated the Jammu Chapter of the Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD) and...

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Ignore Rumours; Essential Supplies Adequate, Security Under Constant Review: Div Com Kashmir

Ignore Rumours; Essential Supplies Adequate, Security Under Constant Review: Div Com Kashmir

Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Wednesday dismissed rumours about any possible lockdown, urging people not to panic and to...

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DC Srinagar Kicks Off “TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan 2.0” with 100-Day Special Campaign

SRINAGAR : As a part of World Tuberculosis(TB) Day 2026 under the National TB Elimination Programme, the Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay...

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Iran thanks Kashmir for solidarity

Srinagar: The Iranian Embassy in India has thanked the people of Kashmir for their humanitarian support and solidarity with Iran during a difficult...

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Import disruption proves boon to Kashmir apple dealers

 Srinagar: Every morning, Ali Mohammad Bhat rushes to Sopore Mandi to dispatch the apple shipment to outside markets.  Just a week ago, he discussed...

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No safe haven left for terrorists in J&K: LG

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday handed over appointment letters to 37 Next of Kins (NoKs) of victims of terrorism, at Convention...

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Dialogue, diplomacy are the only solutions: PM

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the Lok Sabha on the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the wide-ranging challenges it has...

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LG Ladakh launches Indus River Green Corridor

Leh: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena today launched the Indus River Green Corridor Eco-Restoration Plantation at Spituk Pharka, aimed at...

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DC Srinagar presides over Mega Job Fair

SRINAGAR :Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar. Akshay Labroo on Monday presided over a one day Mega Job Fair at Kashmir Haat (Numaish Gah) Exhibition...

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ED Attaches ₹16.86 Lakh in ‘Digital Arrest’ Cyber Fraud Case in Kashmir

Srinagar: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office, has provisionally attached proceeds of crime worth ₹16,86,465 under the...

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West Asia Conflict Poses Economic, Security, Humanitarian Challenges for India: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the ongoing West Asia conflict has created unprecedented challenges for India, impacting...

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J&K LG announces relaxation in compassionate appointments

Jammu ; Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday announced a relaxation in the rules governing compassionate appointments, stating...

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Sufficient fuel stocks in Kashmir, no need to panic: Div Com

Srinagar; Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday said there is no fuel shortage in the Kashmir Valley, with adequate stocks of petrol, diesel and...

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PM Modi Reviews Fuel, Power Supply Situation Amid West Asia Developments

Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation concerning petroleum, crude oil, gas, power and...

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HP CM, Ministers’ 30 pc salaries deferred for 6 months

SHIMLA:Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that, in view of the serious financial crisis in the state, 30 percent of the...

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Centre Releases Rs 111.66 Cr for Fisheries Project in J&K, LG Sinha Thanks PM Modi

Srinagar : The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday expressed gratitude to the Centre for the release of central funds...

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Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrated Across J&K; Hazratbal Dargah Witnesses Largest Gathering of Devotees

Srinagar: Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour, enthusiasm and communal harmony across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, with thousands of...

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LG Sinha Extends Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings, Wishes Peace And Prosperity

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday extended warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to the people, expressing his wishes for...

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LG Sinha Extends Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings, Calls for Service to Humanity

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, which will be celebrated...

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