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Iran Leaders Calls for Rallies on Feb 11
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the Iranian nation to demonstrate its will and steadfastness on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, saying such unity would frustrate the country's enemy.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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Pak Pacer Says Team Ready for All Matches
Pakistan pacer Salman Mirza on Monday said that the team is preparing for the entire T20 World Cup and will play against arch-rivals India on February 15 here if his government decides so.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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One Run Short Taught Me Focus: Gharami
Missing a historic triple century milestone by just one run will remain a \"lifetime disappointment\", but Bengal opener Sudip Kumar Gharami says the heartbreak has strengthened his resolve to stay focused in every situation.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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Court Awards 20 Yrs' Jail, Rs 50K Fine in POCSO Case
A Session court in Ganderbal on Monday sentenced a man to 20 years' simple imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 in a case involving sexual assault of a minor under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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J&K Hydropower To Cross 7,300 MW In 5 Years: Omar
Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness a major expansion in its hydro power sector, with the combined installed generation capacity expected to reach 7,314.85 MW in 2030-31, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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India-US Trade Deal Will Hit Farmers, J&K Economy: Tarigami
CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami on Monday criticised the recent India-US trade deal, alleging it would severely hurt the country's agricultural sector and deal a particular blow to the economy of Jammu and Kashmir.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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Budgam-Banihal Special Train Extended to Katra
Nearly a week after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah advocated an increase in the frequency of the trains between the Kashmir and Jammu regions, the Northern Railway on Monday extended the service of the Budgam-Banihal special train to Katra with effect from February 11.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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Major Boost to Dal– Nigeen Lake, One-Third Rejuvenated in 5 Years
Nearly one-third of the Dal-Nigeen Lake stands rejuvenated over the past five years following sustained mission-mode conservation efforts, leading to the clearance of 6.5 square kilometres of aquatic vegetation and an increase in the open water area of Dal Lake to over 20.3 square kilometres for the first time, officials told KNO on Monday.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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Sonam Wangchuk ‘Perfectly Good’, Getting Best of Treatment: Centre to SC
The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that activist Sonam Wangchuk -- detained under the NSA in Jodhpur Central Jail since September 26 last year following violent protests in Ladakh -- was in a \"perfectly good\" condition and was getting the best of treatment in custody.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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Fake Gas Bill Costs Woman Rs 6.5 Lakh
A woman was cheated of Rs 6.5 lakh by online fraudsters who claimed gas supply to her house would be disconnected due to nonpayment of bills, a Mumbai police official said on Monday.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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Mightier Than The Mughal
What once took emperors months now takes us hours, and that contrast changes how we see privilege.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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India's Oil Reserves Can Last 74 Days: Puri
India's strategic petroleum reserve can last 74 days to meet the demand arising out of any global turbulence, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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Student Cuts Off Own Foot to Secure Admission
A 24-year-old NEET aspirant in Uttar Pradesh allegedly severed part of his own foot in an attempt to qualify for admission under the Persons with Disabilities quota, police said after an investigation contradicted his initial claim that he had been attacked.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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Draft IT Rules Ease PAN Requirement
Draft Income Tax Rules have proposed significantly raising transaction limits for quoting of PAN for cash deposits/ withdrawal in banks, purchase of motor vehicles and property, and payment of hotel bills.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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MSMEs Now Eligible for Rs 25 Lakh Collateral-Free Loans
The RBI on Monday said banks can extend collateral-free loans up to Rs 25 lakh to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) units on the basis of their good track record and financial position.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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BCCI Invites Applications for CoE Positions
The BCCI on Monday invited applications for multiple coaching and performance-related positions at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) here as part of its efforts to strengthen the country's high-performance pathway across skill development, coaching excellence, and performance analytics.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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J&K Govt Signals Early Local Body Elections
The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Thursday said the State Election Commission is making necessary arrangements to hold Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections in the Union Territory at the earliest.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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Indian National Shot Dead in Canada
A 37-year-old Indian-Canadian died after being shot by unidentified men in the parking lot of a busy shopping centre in Toronto, Canada, police said.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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Auqib Nabi Sends J&K Into First Ranji Semis
Fuelled by pacer Auqib Nabi's heroics, Jammu & Kashmir stormed into the Ranji Trophy semifinals for the first time since their maiden appearance 67 years ago with a 56-run win over former champions Madhya Pradesh here on Monday.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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Sustained Tourist Flow Continues as Valley Enhances Winter
With domestic visitors forming the bulk of tourist arrivals in Kashmir, the Tourism Department is focusing on infrastructure-driven growth while eyeing East Asian markets to improve the number of foreign visitors.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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PSA FIRs Against Youth To Be Scrapped After Statehood: Itoo
The Jammu and Kashmir government will scrap all FIRs registered against youth under the Public Safety Act once statehood is restored in the Union Territory, Minister Sakeena Itoo told the Legislative Assembly on Monday.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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Admin Felicitates Specially-Abled Students of Abhinandan Home Solina
To encourage and honour the hard work of specially abled students of Abhinandan Home Solina who successfully passed the JK Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Class 10th and 12th examinations for the academic year 2025, the District Administration Srinagar today organized a felicitation ceremony here at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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New EPFO App Enables EPF Withdrawal Via UPI
Subscribers of retirement fund body EPFO will be able to withdraw their employees' provident fund (EPF) directly into their bank accounts through UPI payment gateway using its newly designed mobile application to be launched in April this year, a top source said.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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JKNPF Inducts Former R&B Engineer
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Nationalist People's Front (JKNPF) welcomed the joining of retired Executive Engineer (XEN) R&B PMGSY, Mushtaq Ahmad Ganai, a resident of Chanapora in Srinagar, who formally entered the party fold.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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J&K Govt Moves To De-Freeze Teacher Posts
The Jammu and Kashmir government is actively considering de-freezing teacher recruitment posts to address the shortage of educators in government schools across the Union Territory, Education Minister Sakeena Itoo informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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Kashmir's Healthcare Test Moves From Spending to Delivery
The Jammu and Kashmir Budget for 2025-26 places health at the heart of public spending.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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To Overthink Is To Err
In Kashmir's screen-driven world, overthinking is everywhere.
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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J&K Unemployment At 6.7%, Nearly Double National Average
Over 4.7 Lakh Youth Willing To Work But Jobless: Govt Survey
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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CS Calls Financial Inclusion Key To Inclusive Growth
Inaugurates Financial Literacy Week 2026 For J&K And Ladakh
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February 10, 2026 Issue
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FCIK Seeks Power and VAT Amnesties in Ongoing Budget Session
The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has urged the Government of Jammu & Kashmir to approve and announce long-pending power and VAT amnesties for industrial enterprises during the ongoing budget session.
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