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J&K Bank Holds Camp Under ‘Saturation Campaign For Financial Inclusion’
As part of the ongoing RBI's ‘Campaign for Saturation of Financial Inclusion Schemes at Gram Panchayat Level’, J&K Bank today organised a Mega Camp at Gram Panchayat Kullian through its various branches in the area.
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Independence Day 2025: Full Dress Rehearsal held In
Sports Stadium Baramulla
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CS Reviews Progress Under ‘TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the progress of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and assess the measures being taken to achieve the goal of a tuberculosis-free Jammu and Kashmir.
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Yaser From Rajouri Wins Gold At National Boxing C'ship
RAJOURI: Thirteen-year-old Mohammad Yaser from Rajouri clinched gold at the 4th Sub-Junior U-15 National Boxing Championship held in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
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Selling ‘Fake Kashmiri Silk Carpets’ J&K Govt Issues Notice To Amazon, Bengal-based Firm
Jammu and Kashmir's Handicrafts and Handloom Department has issued notices to a West Bengal-based private company and e-commerce giant Amazon for allegedly misbranding cheap machine-made carpets as “authentic Kashmiri handmade silk carpets.”
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Bhalwal Hosts Grand Tiranga Rally
BHALWAL: In a vibrant display of national pride and unity, Tehsil Bhalwal on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, organized a massive Trianga (tricolor) rally. The event, which saw enthusiastic participation from a wide cross-section of society, was a resounding success and a powerful tribute to the spirit of the nation
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KPDCL Issues Power Shutdown Timings
The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced multiple scheduled power shutdowns across various parts of Srinagar and Pulwama districts this month to facilitate critical maintenance, augmentation, and stabilisation works under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
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Saffron Kabaddi C'ship 2025 Kicks Off In Lethpora
The 110 Battalion CRPF inaugurated the Kabaddi Competition 2025 under its Civic Action Programme at Lethpora.
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Public Interest No Cover For Speculative Fears: HC
Observing that public interest cannot be a cloak for personal grievances or speculative apprehensions, the High court of J&K and Ladakh has rejected a plea by a person who had challenged compounding of a “minor” deviation in construction of a structure at Hyderpora Airport Road here by J&K Special Tribunal.
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All J&K Haj 2026 Applicants Set To Make Cut Amid Low Demand
All pilgrims from Jammu & Kashmir who applied for Haj 2026 are expected to be selected this year, as the number of applications received is far below the UT's allotted quota.
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SC To Hear Plea For J&K Statehood Today
The Supreme Court will on Thursday hear a plea seeking the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
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J&K Has Secured Its Place In Indian Sporting Landscape: LG
‘Since 2014, No Sports Quota Appointments Made In J&K' Urges Sports Minister, CM to Appoint 235 Athletes Swiftly
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79th Independence Day Full Dress Rehearsals Underway Across Kashmir
Full-dress rehearsals for the upcoming 79th Independence Day celebrations were held today across Kashmir, marking the culmination of weeks of preparation for the grand August 15 festivities.
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Mashq-e-Arbaeen Annual Art Exhibition Begins
Mashq-e-Arbaeen, Dark’e Azadari — a weeklong art exhibition dedicated to the commemoration of Arbaeen — commenced on Monday at Kashmir Art Harbour, captivating art lovers with its rich display of creativity and devotion.
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DIG CRPF Leads Colourful Har Ghar Tiranga Rallies
As part of the Independence Day celebrations, the 61 Battalion of the CRPF, under the leadership of DIG (Administration), organised a series of Har Ghar Tiranga rallies across Srinagar, blending patriotic fervour with community participation.
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Hunt For Terrorists In Kulgam In Final Stages: IGP
Srinagar: The hunt for terrorists hiding in the forest area of Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir has entered its final stages, a top police officer said on Wednesday, the 13th day of the operation.
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Kashmir Needs Risk-Takers
To unlock the region's potential, society must value creativity and calculated risk alongside traditional career paths.
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Tasting Kashmir's Forgotten Flavours with Om Prakash Sharma
He calls himself a student, yet Om Prakash Sharma has spent decades teaching Kashmir to see, taste, and care for its forests. I followed him, cooked with him, and discovered a hidden world of food, culture, and biodiversity.
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CBK Conducts Searches At Multiple Locations
The Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir) Wednesday carried out searches at multiple locations in District Srinagar.
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Student Mental Health
The Supreme Court's recent intervention on student mental health is not just another policy directive, it is a lifeline. In issuing 15 binding guidelines for schools, colleges, and coaching centres, the court has directly confronted a crisis that has claimed far too many young lives in recent years.
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Tricolour Unfurled At Lal Chowk As I-Day Nears
Srinagar: In a striking display of national pride ahead of the Independence Day, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday ceremoniously hoisted the Tricolour at the iconic Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) in Lal Chowk, Srinagar.
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SDM Orders Relocation Of Somu Stand In Pattan
In a significant step to improve transport facilities for the people of Pattan in north Kashmir, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Pattan has ordered the relocation of the Somu stand from its current location near the old hospital to the newly established passenger stand on the National Highway, adjacent to the Tehsil office.
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The Invisible Women of Kashmir Pastures
For the valley’s remote and roaming women, violence is only the first wound. Their grief, health and dignity remain unnoticed.
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Govt Forms Committee For Implementation Of LHDDC Program
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the constitution of committees at the Union Territory, district and block levels for the implementation of the Livestock Health and Disease Control (LHDC) Program, with a focus on the control and management of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
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'Rotten Meat Seizures Likely Linked To Demand-Supply Gap'
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, V.K. Bidhuri, on Wednesday said that the recent seizures of rotten meat in the Valley are unlikely to be the result of a single day's lapse and are more plausibly linked to a prevailing demand-supply gap.
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Nissan Offers 10-Year Extended Warranty for 5-Star Rated Magnite
Nissan Motor India today launched a first of its kind 10-Year Extended Warranty Plan for the New Nissan Magnite. This is a segment first customer-focused initiative that underscores the brand's long-term commitment to quality, reliability, and peace of mind.This plan has been announced immediately after the success of the New Nissan Magnite scoring a 5-star rating on overall passenger safety with a perfect 5-star rating on AOP (Adult Occupant Safety).
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Khalid Jamil Signs Two-Year Contract As India Football Coach
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday said Khalid Jamil has taken charge of the senior men's team on a full-time basis for a period of two years with an option to extend his contract by one year depending on results.
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Skies Of J&K Shining With Tricolor: LG
Flags Off Tiranga Yatra From Dal Lake 'India Avenged Pakistan Through Op Mahadev & Sindoor'
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Kashmir’s Stray Dogs Face Legal Bite At Last
With dog attacks surging, Kashmir looks to a Supreme Court order as a chance to restore peace on its streets, balancing care for animals and people.
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HC Warns Staff Over Uniform Violation
Srinagar:The High Court of J&K and Ladakh on Tuesday warned its staff, both gazetted and non-gazetted, of “disciplinary action” over the failure to wear prescribed uniform, underling that attending the official duties in casual dress was causing great indiscipline and affects the well functioning of the Court.
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