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SRINAGAR: HDFC Bank has refunded around Rs 4.50 crore to 13 depositors affected by alleged financial irregularities at its Shopian branch in Jammu and Kashmir, following investigation and action by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K.The refund has provided relief to the affected depositors after the EOW carried out what it…

Srinagar: Police have seized around 1.75 quintals of saffron corms during checking in Pampore, south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said.The Pampore Police seizure was made at a checkpoint established by Police Station Pampore, amid restrictions on the sale and movement of Kashmiri saffron corms outside Jammu and Kashmir.Agriculture Officer Ashiq Hussain said the seized saffron…

SRINAGAR: Former legislator and senior political leader Syed Asgar Ali has rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Srinagar, returning to the party after a gap of seven years in the presence of PDP president Mehbooba Mufti.Ali, a former MLC from Kishtwar, had resigned from the PDP on February 21, 2019. During his earlier tenure,…

Srinagar, September 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JK BOPEE) has invited offline applications from eligible candidates for MBBS seats under the Central Pool quota for the academic year 2026-27.The four MBBS seats reserved for spouses and children of civilian victims of terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir have been allocated to…

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience largely dry weather over the next 10 to 12 days, providing a favourable window for farmers to continue apple harvesting, paddy harvesting, drying, transportation and storage operations, the Meteorological Department said.Director of Meteorological Department Mukhtar Ahmad said weather conditions have remained generally dry in recent days, with…

SRINAGAR: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has approved a multi-crore project for the construction of six foot overbridges (FOBs) along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur district.The proposed pedestrian bridges will be constructed at Jakhani, Bali Nallah, Samroli PMGSY crossing, Ghantwal, Dharamthal and Champeri.The new foot overbridges are aimed at improving pedestrian safety…

Srinagar, Sep 8: The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has 51 employees facing enquiries or cases before different agencies, according to information provided under an RTI application.The SMC Public Information Officer said the available records showed that 51 employees were facing enquiry/cases in different agencies. However, the corporation did not provide case-wise details, names of employees,…

Srinagar: National Health Mission (NHM) employees staged a protest in the district, demanding salary revision, job security, retirement benefits and social security.The protesting employees called for improved service conditions and better financial protection, highlighting concerns over their long-term employment and welfare.They urged the authorities to address their demands, particularly pay revision and retirement benefits, and…

Jammu, September 8: A Jammu court has directed the registration of an FIR against Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sunil Jasrotia over allegations of assault and misconduct involving Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer Azhar Khan during election-related duties in November 2025. City Judge and Judicial Magistrate First Class Jammu Ghulam Murtaza passed the…

Srinagar, September 7: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for an early resolution of the ongoing issue concerning MBBS interns’ stipend, saying their work and internship are being affected by the prolonged matter.Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Omar Abdullah said the issue falls under the jurisdiction of the Health and Medical Education…