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L-G inaugurates flats for PM’s package employees in ValleySubscriber Only

April 27, 2023 00:59 IST

576 residential units were inaugurated in Baramulla, Bandipora, Ganderbal & Shopian; L-G says 2,000 more flats will be completed by December 2023

First census of water bodies paints grim picture for Jammu and Kashmir, over 23% water bodies not in use

First census of water bodies paints grim picture for Jammu and Kashmir, over 23% water bodies not in use

April 24, 2023 22:40 IST

The census reveals that 3,519 water bodies in Jammu and Kashmir are natural while 6,246 (64 per cent) are man-made.

Mosque body slams ‘unreasonable conditions’

No Eid prayers at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid: Mosque body slams ‘unreasonable conditions’Subscriber Only

April 23, 2023 02:25 IST

Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid has expressed its resentment against the decision of the administration saying it has caused "great hurt and sorrow" to the Muslims of J&K.

EC extends fresh electoral roll summary revision deadline in J&K

EC extends fresh electoral roll summary revision deadline in J&K

April 21, 2023 02:27 IST

In March, the Commission had announced a fresh summary of photo electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir — the second time in less than a year — and set May 10 as the final date to publish the new electoral rolls.

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Ban entry of Dalai Lama critics: Ladakh council

April 20, 2023 02:34 IST

In a video on February 28, the Dalai Lama was seen purportedly kissing a boy on his lips. This drew criticism from several quarters over “inappropriate behaviour”.

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Row over prayers being disallowed at Srinagar’s grand mosque

April 15, 2023 11:44 IST

In a statement, APHC said, “even in the holy month of Ramzan despite appeals from all quarters for his release, barring him from his religious obligations as the Mirwaiz is greatly regrettable.”

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Govt disallows Friday prayer at Srinagar’s Grand Mosque; parties condemn decision

April 15, 2023 09:09 IST

Mainstream political leaders, including former chief minister Omar Abdullah, also condemned the closure of the Grand Mosque on ‘Jumat-ul-Vida’ — the last Friday of Ramzan.

Srinagar Lal Chowk G20 meet

New Lal Chowk clock tower to first cycle track, Srinagar’s facelift for G20 meetSubscriber Only

April 14, 2023 07:53 IST

A part of UNESCO's Creative City Network (UCCN) under crafts and folk art, Srinagar is being spruced up ahead of the G20 tourism stakeholders' meet from May 22 to 24.

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Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter Iltija demands regular passport for 10 years

April 10, 2023 22:15 IST

The 35-year-old daughter of the former chief minister had moved the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in February for the issuance of a passport to study abroad after her application for travel document was not cleared.

Zojila tunnel

Gadkari inspects work on Zojila tunnel, to ease travel between J&K, Leh

April 10, 2023 20:15 IST

An important road connecting the UTs of J&K and Ladakh, the tunnel will expedite free movement of local goods and movement of Indian armed forces.

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Cops cite data to rebut Mehbooba daughter’s claim about passports

April 8, 2023 04:36 IST

The police statement came hours after PDP president Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter Iltija Mufti accused the Regional Passport Office in J&K as well as the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of depriving ordinary citizens from “exercising their right to own a passport and travel.”

G20 tourism in Chandigarh

Third G20 tourism meet to be held in Srinagar on May 22-24Subscriber Only

April 7, 2023 22:18 IST

Officials said the idea of the film tourism event is to showcase film shoot offerings to the visiting delegates with a focus on single-window clearance and other facilities to foreign crews.

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Iltija Mufti gets passport with 2-year validity to pursue higher studies abroadSubscriber Only

April 7, 2023 05:49 IST

In March 2021, Mehbooba and her 80-year-old mother Gulshan Nazir were refused passport by J&K Police citing an “adverse report” against them.

Srinagar man moves court, says Kiran Patel duped him of Rs 18 lakh

In Srinagar, businessman moves court saying ‘conman’ Kiran Patel scammed him tooSubscriber Only

April 5, 2023 12:43 IST

Dar claimed he approached the police with a written plea in February “but they took no action against the accused persons”, forcing him to petition the court.

Houses of two separatist leaders, among locations raided by SIA

Houses of two separatist leaders, among locations raided by SIA

April 5, 2023 02:51 IST

On Tuesday morning, agency officials, assisted by the personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF, raided five places in Srinagar district of central Kashmir and Baramulla and Kupwara district of north Kashmir. However no arrests were made.

Father held for 'killing 8-yr-old Kupwara girl in frustration'

Father held for ‘killing 8-yr-old Kupwara girl in frustration’Subscriber Only

April 4, 2023 03:38 IST

The child’s body was found clutching the Rs 10 note from her father that she had sought while following her father out of the house.

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Minor girl’s body with throat slit found in J&K

March 31, 2023 03:07 IST

Witnesses said the girl’s body was found in a wooden shed a few metres away from her house.

Salman Khurshid on Rahul Gandhi home

This country is Rahul Gandhi’s home, no one can take it away from him: Salman KhurshidSubscriber Only

March 29, 2023 18:10 IST

Khurshid’s comments came in the backdrop of the Parliament House committee issuing Rahul a notice to vacate his official bungalow within 30 days following his disqualification from Lok Sabha. Rahul has agreed to vacate the bungalow.

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Jammu & Kashmir to probe security arrangements made for fake PMO officialSubscriber Only

March 30, 2023 05:51 IST

The home department has directed divisional commissioner (Kashmir) V K Bidhuri to conduct the inquiry within a week.

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Now, criticising govt, its policies by staff, family to invite legal action in J&KSubscriber Only

March 25, 2023 04:01 IST

The circular has reiterated the set of guidelines, for use of social media by the government employees, that were first issued in December 2017.

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Won’t contest assembly elections till Article 370 is restored: Mehbooba Mufti

March 22, 2023 19:30 IST

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister also said that assembly elections are not happening in the Union Territory as the Centre is "scared" that if there is an elected government, then it will not be able to pursue its "hidden agenda".

journalist Irfan Mehraj arrest, NIA

Kashmiri freelance journalist arrested by NIA worked with human rights group JKCCS

March 22, 2023 02:47 IST

Irfan Mehraj is the third journalist arrested by the NIA from the Valley. The NIA said he was a close associate of Khurram Parvez and worked with Jammu and Kashmir Coalition of Civil Societies, a group that allegedly funded terror activities.

Srinagar to get mega-mall, IT tower as UAE’s Emaar marks J&K’s first FDI

J&K gets first FDI project – ‘Mall of Srinagar’ by EmaarSubscriber Only

March 20, 2023 07:38 IST

CEO of Emaar Properties Amit Jain says it will be one of the biggest malls in the country and will have 500 shops; L-G chairs second meeting of investors from UAE

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Property tax in J&K will make civic bodies self-reliant: Srinagar MC commissionerSubscriber Only

March 19, 2023 08:12 IST

From April 1, the municipal corporations of Srinagar and Jammu are expected to levy property tax on residential and commercial buildings within their jurisdiction, along with 19 municipal councils and 57 municipal committees in the UT.

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Man posing as PMO official in Kashmir sent to judicial custody, three cases against him in Gujarat

March 17, 2023 22:24 IST

According to police, Kiran Bhai Patel held several meetings with Jammu and Kashmir bureaucrats, selling them dreams of boosting apple production, engaging youth in national building and holding seminars to give a fillip to the horticulture industry.

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