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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey Activate Makkah Mutual Defence Pact
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have moved to implement their Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, agreeing to take measures for the rapid deployment of military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia amid continuing security threats. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the Makkah Alliance for Defense in Riyadh on October 5. The…
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Kashmir Parents Seek 10 AM School Timings Amid Colder Weather
Parents across Kashmir have urged the Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) to revise school timings as colder mornings set in and changing weather conditions are forecast across the Valley.The demand comes ahead of a weather spell from October 6, with the Meteorological Department forecasting light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds at some places, along…
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J&K Police Warn Against Fake Social Media Ads and Cyber Fraud
Jammu and Kashmir Police have issued a public advisory warning citizens against fake social media advertisements being used by cybercriminals to steal money, personal data and identities.Police said scammers are using sponsored posts on major social media platforms to promote deceptive offers, including free gifts worth ₹10,000, steep discounts and easy returns. These advertisements are…
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J&K Orders Fresh Probe Into Alleged Fund Misappropriation in Shopian Road Projects
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a fresh in-depth inquiry into alleged misappropriation of government funds and gross irregularities in the execution of two road projects in Shopian, with five serving Public Works (R&B) Department employees facing disciplinary proceedings.The action concerns the strengthening and upgradation of the Checki Kachdora–Checki Nowgam and Chetripora–Kaprin roads, sanctioned…
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Ramban Road Accidents: 1 Dead, 56 Injured on Jammu-Srinagar Highway
A tourist from West Bengal was killed and 56 people, including nine security personnel, were injured in two separate road accidents on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban on Saturday, officials said.The first accident occurred around 8:50 am near Maroog, where a passenger bus travelling from Srinagar to Jammu lost control and collided with a…
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J&K To Remain Dry Till October 5, Wet Spell Expected From October 6
Srinagar, October 2: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally dry weather from October 2 to 5, according to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar.The weather is expected to turn partly to generally cloudy from October 6 to 8, with light rain and snowfall over higher reaches, along with thunder and gusty winds at a few…
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DSEJ Sets Uniform Exam Schedule For Jammu Winter-Zone Schools
SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has announced a uniform schedule for the summative assessments of students from Classes 1 to 9 in all government and recognised private schools falling under the winter zone of Jammu Division. The examinations will begin on October 12 and will be conducted between 10 am and 1…
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Five SKIMS MBBS Students Suspended Over Ragging, Fined ₹10,000 Each
SRINAGAR: Five MBBS students and interns at SKIMS Medical College Hospital, Bemina, have been suspended for one week and fined ₹10,000 each following their reported involvement in a ragging incident.According to an order issued by the Principal, SKIMS Medical College, Bemina, the five were found involved in an incident of ragging that amounted to a…
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45-Year-Old Man Found Dead Near Nallah Doodganga in Budgam’s Branwar
SRINAGAR: A 45-year-old man was found dead near Nallah Doodganga in the Branwar area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Thursday, officials said.According to officials, the man was found near Wani Mohalla Masjid in Branwar, Chadoora. The deceased was identified as Fayaz Ahmad Wagay, 45, son of Ghulam Qadir Wagay, a resident of Hangoo Surasyar.Following…
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J&K Pacer Auqib Nabi Makes India ODI Debut Against West Indies
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has made his international debut for India after being named in the playing XI for the second ODI against the West Indies.The Baramulla-born fast bowler became the 265th player to represent India in men’s ODIs and the third cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to play for the country…