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Parks Reopen In J&K Tourist Spots
Srinagar: Several parks in Jammu and Kashmir's tourist places, including some in Pahalgam, that were closed in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack were reopened on Tuesday, officials said.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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District Level U-19 Boys Football Tournament Begins In Anantnag
The District Level Inter-School Football Tournament for Under-19 Boys was inaugurated Tuesday at HSS Dailgam under the banner of the Department of Youth Services and Sports Anantnag.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Amarnath Yatra 2025: LG Appoints Nodal Officers
The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday nominated two senior IAS officers as Nodal Officers for the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025, assigning them specific responsibilities over the Baltal and Pahalgam axes respectively.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Sakeena Itoo Assesses Medical Setup At Chandanwari Base Camp
Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday chaired a high level meeting at Pahalgam here to review the healthcare arrangements for the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra (SANJY)-2025.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Sahar Emami: Anchor in the Line of Fire
Srinagar - In a moment that has captivated viewers worldwide, Iranian news anchor Sahar Emami became a powerful symbol of defiance and composure after an Israeli missile struck the headquarters of Iran's state broadcaster during her live news bulletin.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Govt Aims To Make J&K An Industrial Hub: Dy CM
'Protecting Local Entrepreneurs Govt’s Prime Concern'
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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In Loving Memory of Agha Sajad Ali Qazalbash
In Kashmir, an elder isn’t just family, he’s tradition, memory, and mercy. His silence is louder than any elegy.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Fire Breaks Out In Noor Bagh Sgr
A major fire broke out in Pamposh Colony of Noor-bagh area in Srinagar late Tuesday evening, damaging multiple residential houses, officials said.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Ahmedabad Plane Crash Centre's Probe Panel To Submit Report In 3 Months
A high-level multi-disciplinary committee formed by the Centre to investigate the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash will submit its report within three months, Union minister Murlidhar Mohol said on Tuesday.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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The Multipolar Moment
Israel fired the first shot. Iran answered. But the true casualty may be the myth of Western monopoly on power.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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DTO Shopian Organises Training Programme On 'Pension Suvidha'
SHOPIAN: In a move to strengthen the digital governance of financial services and in line with the directions of the Director General Accounts & Treasuries J&K, District Treasury Office Shopian today conducted a training programme on the newly launched Pension Suvidha portal for Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) of the district at Mini Secretariat Shopian.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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The Matchmaker of Budgam
In a world of profit-driven promises, a Budgam man arranges marriages the good old way.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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MP Aga Ruhullah Chairs DISHA Meeting At Ganderbal
Member Parliament from Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting in Ganderbal to review the implementation status and progress of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) across the district.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Looming Catastrophe
KO VIEW
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Stitched Out of Business
Local Kashmiri tailors struggle to keep up as migrant workers reshape the rules of garment-making.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Kashmir's Click-to-Crate Apples
A tech shift is underway in Kashmir's apple belt, where young growers armed with smartphones are bypassing middlemen, reshaping tradition, and bringing the mountain fruit to mainland.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Study Finds Low Birth Weight From 4 States Makes Up Half Of India's Cases
Cases of a low weight at birth from four states -- Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and West Bengal account for nearly half of India's cases, despite an overall progress in lowering rates over the last 30 years, an analysis of the National Family Health Survey shows.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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District Level Badminton Concludes At Indoor Sports Stadium Budgam
The Department of Youth Services and Sports Budgam successfully concluded its Inter-Zonal District Level Badminton Tournament for Boys Under-17 at the Indoor Sports Stadium Budgam on Tuesday.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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In Summer, Your Kidneys Are on the Line
Letter to Editor
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Tarigami Voices Concern Over West Asia Turmoil
Expressing concern over the deteriorating situation in West Asia, senior CPI(M) leader and MLA Kulgam, M Y Tarigami on Tuesday condemned the escalating violence in Palestine and recent developments involving Iran, warning that such aggression threatens global peace and stability.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Bumrah Ruled Out India Captaincy During IPL
The peerless Jasprit Bumrah has revealed that he had ruled out Test captaincy during the IPL itself as part of his workload management, and had informed the BCCI of his desire to prioritise his bowling responsibilities over leadership duties.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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iPhones, Gold & MBBS Abroad Patwari's Lifestyle Triggers ACB Action In Kupwara
A patwari posted in the Lolab area of Kupwara district has landed in trouble after the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) booked him for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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CM Omar Receives First Batch Of Hajj Pilgrims
Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, received the first batch of Hajj pilgrims this evening at the Srinagar International Airport, marking the beginning of the return phase for pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir who performed the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj-e-Baitullah this year.
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JUNE 18, 2025 ISSUE
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'Warmer Climate Could Make Sleep Apnoea More Severe Common'
Sleep apnoea, a condition characterised by having trouble breathing properly while sleeping, could become more common and severe in a warmer future, a new study has found.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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UAE-based Doctor Pledges Rs 6 Cr for Al Crash Victims
UAE-based Indian doctor and philanthropist Dr Shamsheer Vayalil has announced Rs 6 crore in financial aid for the families of medical students and doctors affected by the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad last week.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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YSS Anantnag's U-19 Girls District Level Baseball Tourney Ends
The District Youth Services and Sports Office Anantnag concluded its District Level Inter-School Baseball Tournament for Under-19 Girls at HSS Dailgam on Monday.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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FYUG 2025: Amar Singh College Invites Online Applications
SRINAGAR: All aspirants (CUET and Non-CUET) seeking admission to four-year undergraduate programs (FYUGP) at Amar Singh College, Srinagar are hereby informed to
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Kakapora Residents Elated Over Launch Of Smart Bus Service
The launch of the smart bus service from Kakapora to Srinagar has brought a wave of joy among residents, who have hailed the initiative as a long-awaited development.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Digital Kashmir Is Disconnected at the Core
We're always online. But rarely present.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Heatwave Eases: J&K Braces For Rainy Week Ahead
After over a week of sweltering temperatures, residents across Jammu and Kashmir finally experienced some relief as maximum temperatures dropped below normal on Monday. The local Meteorological Department has forecast a brief spell of rain over the next few days, issuing a yellow alert till June 22.
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