Category: Kashmir
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Price of Premium petrol in India has been hiked by up to…..
Price of Premium petrol in India has been hiked by up to ₹2.35 from March 20, 2026 amid disrupted global energy supplies due to the Middle East conflict. Prices of BPCL’s Speed, HPCL’s Power, and IOCL’s XP95 increased by ₹2.09– ₹2.35 per litre.
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Rupee breaches 93 against US dollar for the first time, down 19 paise to 93.08 in early trade
Mumbai, Mar 20: The rupee fell 19 paise to its record intra-day low of 93.08 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as the greenback strengthened further and FII outflows continued unabated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.Elevated global crude oil prices put further pressure on the local unit, while a positive opening…
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Weather Update
Rain and snowfall are expected to persist across Jammu & Kashmir throughout the day, with brief pauses at times. Weather conditions should begin to improve from tomorrow. On Eid, expect mostly dry conditions with cloudy skies and occasional sunshine.Regards: Kashmir Weather Watch
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Shawwal Crescent NOT Sighted in J&K, Says Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi
Srinagar, Mar 19 : The Shawwal crescent was not sighted anywhere across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening, and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday, March 21, Grand Mufti J&K Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi said. Speaking to GNS, the Grand Mufti said that his office had sought testimonies from various parts of Jammu & Kashmir and…
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Crescent Sighting update
Srinagar, March 19. No confirmed sighting of the crescent moon has been reported from any part of Jammu and Kashmir so far, the Grand Mufti said on Thursday evening. The announcement comes amid widespread cloud cover and inclement weather conditions across the region, significantly reducing the chances of visibility. The update is crucial as the…
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Moon Sighting update
India There is only about a 5% chance of sighting the new moon today. With prevailing cloudy conditions, limited crescent illumination, and unfavorable visibility timing, moon sighting appears highly unlikely.Eid Declaration: Expected within 1 hour after Maghrib prayers. Pakistan Around a 20% chance of moon sighting exists today. Sighting is highly unlikely in Punjab, PAK,…
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Eid Weather Update
A fresh Western Disturbance will keep rain and snowfall activity going across Jammu and Kashmir for the next 36 hours. The rain activity won’t be continuous – there will be breaks between spells. Skies will remain largely overcast, and daytime temperatures, particularly today, are likely to stay 5–11°C below normal. Parts of the Jammu region…
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Root Canal Treatment Can Improve Cholesterol, Blood Sugar And Keep Heart Healthy: Study
Sitting in a dentist’s chair for a root canal treatment can be a painful experience. However, it is one of the essential treatments that can help save the tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted. A new study has revealed that root canal treatments offer benefits beyond dental health. According to a new clinical…
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CIK Busts Sophisticated International Cyber Fraud Racket; Transactions in Crores; 7 Suspects Apprehended
Srinagar, March 19 . In a major success, Counter Intelligence Kashmir busted a highly sophisticated international cyber fraud racket and arrested seven suspects in Srinagar. An official told GNS that CIK-CID received various technical and credible inputs, regarding the functioning of covert call centres engaged in fraudulent online activities targeting foreign/ local nationals. CIK promptly…
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JKRLM staff face salary delays of up to six months, warn of protests
Srinagar, March 18 : Employees working under the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) are facing acute financial hardship due to prolonged delays in salary disbursement, with payments pending for up to six months in some cases. The issue has raised concerns over the functioning of the programme, which is aimed at improving the socio-economic…