Category: Kashmir
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Clean-Up Drive Along Srinagar Bund: Polythene, Medical Waste Removed from Jhelum Near Polo View
Srinagar, Feb 14. The Flood Control Department and the Srinagar Municipal Corporation carried out a sanitation drive along the riverfront on the Srinagar bund near Polo View, removing large quantities of garbage from the banks of the Jhelum on Saturday. Officials said the drive was conducted with the assistance of volunteers who joined hands with…
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Power Tariff Emerges as Second Largest Revenue Source in J&K
Srinagar, Feb 14: Revenue generated from electricity tariff has emerged as the second-highest revenue resource after GST collections for the Government of Jammu and Kashmir after GST collections, with receipts touching Rs 4,908 crore during the financial year 2024-25, official figures indicate. Officials said the rise in power sector revenue has coincided with the implementation…
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Temperature Forecast
In the absence of any major Western Disturbance till the end of February, temperatures are set to rise significantly from 18th February onwards across the Jammu and Kashmir, with a more noticeable surge between 20th and 25th February. Maximum temperatures across the plains, including Srinagar City, may reach around 20°C to 22°C, leading to warm…
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Should People With Low Blood Pressure Avoid Chia Seeds? Doctor Answers
Colombo, Feb 13: A fast bowling masterclass by pacers Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans, who took four and three wickets respectively, helped Zimbabwe bowl out Australia for 146 runs in 19.3 overs and register 23 runs win in their second match of the T20 World Cup 2026 played at the R Premadasa Stadium on Friday.…
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Flash Cordon-and-Search Operation Conducted at Lal Chowk, Hotels Checked
Srinagar, Feb 13: The Special Operations Group and other security forces on Friday carried out a flash cordon and search operation at Lal Chowk in Srinagar as part of intensified security measures in the city centre. Officials said multiple hotels and lodges in and around the busy commercial hub were checked during the operation. Security…
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Will Review Mining Policy, Ensure Fair Allotment of Works: Dy CM
Daily Wagers’ Issue Genuine but Cannot Be Politicised’ Jammu, Feb 13. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday said there is a need to review the functioning and rules governing the mining sector in Jammu and Kashmir, acknowledging concerns raised by legislators during the Assembly session. Speaking to reporters outside the Legislative Assembly here, the…
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3,982 kanals of custodian land under illegal occupation in Kashmir: Government
Srinagar, Feb 13 : The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that 3,982 kanals and 1.5 marlas of custodian land in the Kashmir division are under illegal occupation or litigation. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Abdul Majeed Bhat, the Revenue Department said that the total notified evacuee (custodian) land…
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Handicapped Association Protests at Press Enclave, Demands Implementation of Disability Act
Srinagar, Feb 13: Members of a Handicapped Association on Friday staged a protest at the Press Enclave here, demanding effective implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 in Jammu and Kashmir. Raising slogans and holding placards, the protesters said that despite repeated representations, the provisions of the central legislation have not been…
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Senior NC Leader Qamar Ali Akhoon Passes Away, J&K Assembly Pays Tribute
Kargil, Feb 13. Former National Conference leader and ex-Food Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon, a prominent political face from Kargil, passed away on Friday, triggering widespread grief across political circles in Jammu and Kashmir. The demise of the senior leader was informed to the Legislative Assembly by National Conference legislator Tanveer Sadiq. Soon after the announcement,…
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Seven people kill£d in multi-vehicle chain collision in….
Bengaluru, Feb 13: Seven people were killed in a multi-vehicle pile-up on the outskirts of Hoskote near Bengaluru early on Friday, police said.The accident occurred near M Satyavara village on the Hoskote–Dabaspete National Highway when an SUV car travelling from Hoskote towards Devanahalli allegedly struck a motorcycle from behind. According to police, the driver of…