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MLA Mir Fayaz Launches Sanitation Drive At SDH Kupwara
In a bid to improve healthcare services and maintain cleanliness, MLA Kupwara Mir Muhammad Fayaz Fayaz Mir Monday visited the Sub-District Hospital (SDH).
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat Assumes Charge As DC Budgam
BUDGAM: In a formal handover ceremony held Monday in the office chamber of the Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat took over the charge as DC Budgam.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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PAC Holds Maiden Meeting At Srinagar
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly held its maiden meeting at the Assembly complex.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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India Plans 113-km Canal To Divert Indus Waters
Says Pakistan Will 'Crave for Every Drop'
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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WPI Inflation Dips To 14-Month Low Of 0.39 Pc In May On Easing Food, Fuel Prices
Wholesale price inflation (WPI) declined to a 14-month low of 0.39 per cent in May on easing prices of food articles and fuel, and experts said geopolitical tensions could push up prices.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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CS For Leveraging Technology, Global Tie-Ups To Popularise J&K Handicrafts
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing and proposed initiatives of the Handicrafts & Handloom Department aimed at promoting and preserving the rich craft heritage of Jammu & Kashmir, while simultaneously improving the socio-economic condition of artisans and weavers.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Iran-Israel War: Govt To Meet Stakeholders This Week To Assess Impact On India's Trade
The government is closely monitoring the situation arising from the Iran-Israel conflict, and a meeting with shipping lines, container firms, and other stakeholders will be held this week to assess the impact on the country’s overseas trade and address any issue, a top official said on Monday.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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3 Injured In Explosion During Mosque Demolition In Handwara
HANDWARA: At least three people were injured after an explosion occurred during demolition of a mosque in the Kasheri area of Handwara in north Kashmir this morning.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Harness AI to Defeat Terror: LG To Police Recruits
Says Free Hand to Forces Against Terror
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Akshay Labroo Assumes Charge As DC Srinagar
Akshay Labroo on Monday assumed charge as new Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Srinagar district.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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BCCI To Hold Additional Bone Test For Age Determination
In a significant move, the BCCI has decided to conduct an additional bone test at the junior level to ensure that no cricketer misses out on playing an extra season due to the \"+1 factor\" that is currently added to the calculation, which renders players ineligible by thinnest of margins.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Need a Specialist? Brace for Big Bills or Long Waits - Here's What Must Change
If you have cancer, a disease such as diabetes or dementia, or need to manage other complex health conditions, you often need expert care from a specialist doctor.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Kashmir's Schools Must Wake Up
After the suicide of 14-year-old Numan, it's time Kashmir's schools leave behind old patterns and finally learn how to care for real, and for every child.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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India Bound Lufthansa Flight Returns to Frankfurt after Bomb Scare
Mumbai: A Frankfurt-Hyderabad flight of Lufthansa was diverted back to its origin airport on Sunday due to a \"bomb threat\", the airline has said.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Tourists Begin Arriving In Kashmir, Applaud Warm Hospitality
In the wake of the recent reopening of several tourist spots in Kashmir following the Pahalgam terror attack in April, a slow but hopeful return of tourists is being observed in Kashmir Valley, in Srinagar and around the iconic locations.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Would Like To Conclude Early Tranche Of Trade Pact With US Before July 9: Commerce Secy
Negotiations for the proposed India-US trade agreement are in good progress and the two sides are expected to agree on an early tranche of the pact before July 9, a top government official said on Monday.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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J&K's Snowbound Areas To Be Covered First In 2026
Census 2027 Notified
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Kashmiri Children Are Growing Up Too Fast
In a place hardened by history, even the smallest children have stopped asking silly questions. A father reflects on what's being lost.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Kashmir's Culture of Excess
How modern consumerism is hollowing out our values, traditions, and peace of mind.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Why Kashmir Rejects the Global Breakfast Menu
Despite the cereal boom and croissant craze, India's diverse breakfast traditions-from Kashmir's czot to Maharashtra’s poha—stand strong against globalised food fads.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Food Safety First
How safe is the food we eat every day? This question doesn’t get asked enough in our media discourse.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Police Seize Large Quantity Of Contraband Substances In Budgam
SRINAGAR: In continuation of its sustained efforts to combat drug trafficking, Police in Budgam on Monday said to have seized a significant quantity of contraband substances and apprehended four drug peddlers during the operation.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Inter-School Zonal Competitions Held Across Budgam District
Under the directions of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Budgam Ghulam Hassan Lone, DYSS Budgam organised inter-school zonal level competitions in multiple zones of the district on Monday.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Tech Key to Youth Jobs, Walnut Industry Growth:VC SKUAST
Vice Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganie, on Monday said that the university is committed to promote technology-driven solutions for value addition in the walnut sector and creating employment opportunities for local youth.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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UP Man Performs Wedding with Deceased Fiancee
In an unusual gesture, a 29-year-old man on Monday performed a symbolic wedding with his deceased fiancee just hours before her funeral in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district.
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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'Over 272 Million Children Out-Of-School Across The Globe'
The global out-of-school population is now estimated to be 272 million, over 21 million more than the last estimate, according to UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring Team (GEM).
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JUNE 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Crypto Income On I-T Radar; Dept Sends Emails To Individuals
The Income Tax Department has sent a communication to thousands of individuals who have undertaken cryptocurrency transactions but failed to reflect this income in their returns, official sources said Friday.
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JUNE 14, 2025 ISSUE
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SDA Issues Advisory On Cleanliness, Safety Measures
With the rising temperatures and increasing influx of both local and non-local tourists at the popular destination of Sonamarg, the Sonamarg Development Authority (SDA) has issued an advisory to ensure the safety of visitors and the protection of the environment.
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JUNE 14, 2025 ISSUE
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Air India Plane Crash: Black Box Recovered
The black box of the Air India AI171 has been found on the rooftop of the building where the flight had crashed, reports said on Friday.
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JUNE 14, 2025 ISSUE
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Rupee Dives 55 Paise To Close At 86.07 Against US Dollar
The rupee plummeted 55 paise to 86.07 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (June 13, 2025) due to a spike in global oil prices and a firm dollar amid rising tensions in the Middle East following Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear sites.
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