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CENTRE WARNS OF RISING CLOUDBURST, FLASH FLOOD RISKS ACROSS HIMALAYAS
SRINAGAR: Climate change and human activities are increasing the risk of extreme rainfall, cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides across the Himalayan region, the Union Government has informed the Lok Sabha.The Ministry of Home Affairs said assessments by weather experts, scientific institutions and state authorities indicate that the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events are…
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Gold Price Today: Gold Rates Rise to ₹13,549.95 Per Gram in India
SRINAGAR: Gold prices in India witnessed a fresh rise on Tuesday, with the rate climbing to ₹13,549.95 per gram, up from ₹13,463.78 per gram on Monday, according to data from FXStreet.The latest increase translates into a gain of ₹86.17 per gram, or around 0.64%, compared with the previous day.Gold prices also moved higher on a…
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Bagh-e-Yas Gets New Community Centre in Chattabal; Residents Seek Better Civic Facilities
SRINAGAR: Residents of Bagh-e-Yas in Chattabal have received a new community centre constructed by the Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) at a cost of ₹2.37 crore.The newly built Community Hall was inaugurated on Monday, providing residents with a dedicated space for community gatherings, public meetings and local activities.Furniture for the facility will also be provided through…
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Gold Prices Fall in India, Rates Slip 0.17% on Monday
SRINAGAR: Gold prices in India witnessed a marginal decline on Monday, with the indicative rate falling to Rs 13,273.12 per gram, compared with Rs 13,295.33 per gram on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet. The price declined by Rs 22.21 per gram, marking a fall of around 0.17 percent. The indicative price of gold…
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Man Killed After Deputy CM’s Convoy Vehicle Hits Him in Jammu, FIR Registered
JAMMU: A 55-year-old man was killed after a Scorpio vehicle associated with Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary’s convoy allegedly hit him in the Gangyal area of Jammu, according to reports.The incident reportedly occurred in Gangyal, following which police registered an FIR and initiated an investigation into the circumstances of the accident. The…
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CMO Srinagar Issues Corrigendum Over Medlyn Hospital Death Case.
SRINAGAR: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Srinagar has issued a corrigendum clarifying an earlier order concerning the alleged death of a patient associated with Moj Gobur (Medlyn) Hospital in Chanapora, Srinagar.In the corrigendum dated August 8, 2026, the CMO clarified that an earlier order had inadvertently mentioned two alleged deaths, whereas the matter actually pertains…
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UPI Payments to Remain Free for Citizens; MDR May Apply to Select Merchant Transactions.
SRINAGAR: The Government of India has clarified that UPI transactions will continue to remain free for citizens, amid concerns over the possibility of charges being introduced on digital payments. The government said consumers will not be charged transaction fees for making payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and that all person-to-person (P2P) transactions will…
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Jammu Kashmir Braces for Wet Spell as MeT Warns of Heavy Rain, Flash Floods.
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness a prolonged spell of wet weather, with the Meteorological Department forecasting rain and thundershowers at many places across the Union Territory through August 17 and warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Jammu division and intense showers in some areas of Kashmir between August…
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“Azi Tae Fazi Hund Izzat”: Sakina Itoo Targets BJP Over Remarks on Kashmiri Women at Kulgam Rally.
KULGAM, AUGUST 8 (KNC): Jammu and Kashmir Minister Sakina Itoo launched a sharp political attack on the BJP during a rally in Kulgam, invoking the slogan “Azi Tae Fazi Hund Izzat” while responding to recent remarks concerning Kashmiri women.Addressing the gathering, Itoo also raised the Article 370 issue and used the slogan to highlight what…
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Flash Floods Devastate Rajouri, Wash Away Farmland and Crops.
Rajouri, August 8: .Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have caused extensive damage to agricultural land, standing crops and other assets in several areas of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, leaving dozens of farming families facing severe losses. The latest damage has been reported from the Saaj, Plangher and Mehra areas, where swollen streams and…