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Illegal Walnut Tree Felling Detected During Police Patrol
Police in Pulwama have booked three individuals for allegedly cutting a protected walnut tree without permission in the Dafferpora area, seized the timber, and initiated legal proceedings.
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KMCH Sempora Organizes Walkathon on World Health Day
Kashmir Medical College and Hospital (KMCII), Sempora, in collaboration with the WIIO J&K Unit on Monday organized World Health Day under the theme \"Together for Health, Stand with Science,\" led by the Department of Community Medicine.
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Dispute Economy
Numbers from courts and national data reveal a growing financial crisis hidden inside family disputes.
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Zoji-La Tunnel Will Economic Growth: LG Ladakh
Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday visited the Eastern Portal of Zoji-La Tunnel to inspect the ongoing construction work during his visit to Drass.
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Iran Warns No Port Safe Amid US Naval Blockade Move
The US military was poised to begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, as President Donald Trump sought to ratchet up pressure on Iran in a move that risks driving oil prices even higher and reigniting the war.
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GOC 16 Corps Reviews Preparedness along LoC
General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Army's White Knight Corps Lieutenant General Prasanna Kishore Mishra along with GOC of Cross Swords Division on Monday visited the Akhnoor sector of the Line of Control to review operational preparedness.
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Iran Open to Talks, Ready for War: Envoy
Iran is open to holding another round of peace talks with the US if it refrains from \"unlawful demands\" and accepts Tehran's conditions, Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali said Monday, as the US blockade of Iranian ports takes effect, further escalating the tensions.
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Govt Puts Mulberry Tree Felling On Hold After Public Outcry
The Jammu & Kashmir government on Monday put on hold its earlier permission to fell mulberry trees along the Bund (Canal Avenue) Road stretch from Mochu Bridge to Rawalpora, following growing public concern and protests over the loss of green cover.
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Kashmir’s Apple Shift: Climate Fix Or High-Stakes Gamble?
On a mild spring morning, Suhaib Mansoor walks through neat rows of young apple trees, their slender stems tied carefully to a trellis system that did not exist in his father's time.
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After All, What Does War Really Achieve?
From economic ruin to psychological scars, modern conflicts reveal that even victory comes at a devastating and lasting cost.
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US-Vatican Feud Erupts Over Iran
The Pope pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump's criticism of him over the US-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican's appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn't fear the Trump administration.
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4,704 Pilgrims From J&K To Perform Hajj This Year
Flights To Depart From April 18; Final Batch Likely By May 28
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Army Officer Warns Of ‘Befitting Response’ To Any Enemy Hostility On Borders In J&K
Army troops are on high alert in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Poonch districts and are fully prepared to deliver a befitting response to any hostile act by the enemy, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Ace of Spades Division, Maj Gen Kaushik Mukherji said on Monday.
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DC Visits Hajj House, Assesses Readiness and Arrangements
Ahead of the commencement of Hajj-26, Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo visited Hajj House Bemina to conduct an on the site inspection of preparations and arrangements for seamless departure of Hajj-2026 pilgrims.
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Nasha Mukt J&kK: DC, SSP Launch 100 Day ‘Nasha Mukt Srinagar’ Program
As part of the ongoing 100-Day ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir’ campaign launched by Lieutenant Governor J&K with an aim to eliminate the menace of drug abuse from society, the District Administration Srinagar on Monday organized a mega District-level inaugural event at Amar Singh College, which saw overwhelming participation from all senior Civil & Police officers, college students, youth volunteers and representatives from various civil organisations.
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The Coaching Economy Trap
The coaching economy in Kashmir has moved from the margins to the center.
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Former Patwari Sentenced To One-Yr Jail In 2007 Bribery Case
A court here on Tuesday convicted a former Patwari in a long-pending corruption case dating back to 2007, sentencing him to one year of simple imprisonment and imposing a fine of Rs 10,000.
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Lecturer Suspended, Case Filed Over Harassment Allegations
Classes Halted in 3 Sopore Institutions Till April 18
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CEO SSCL Convenes Meeting to Realign Public Transport Routes
In a major initiative to decongest key traffic corridors and enhance urban mobility, Faz Lul Haseeb, Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), chaired a meeting with representatives of transport operators and the Private Operators Association to deliberate on the realignment and optimization of transport routes across Srinagar.
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Who Failed the Jhelum?
An environmental crisis in Kashmir reveals diffused accountability between state institutions and societal practices.
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Big-Ticket MICE Events Fuel Srinagar Tourism Comeback
Srinagar: Srinagar is witness.
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Chronic Stress Emerging as Silent Health Threat in Kashmir
Stress, once considered a temporary emotional response, is increasingly emerging as a silent public health concern in Kashmir, with doctors warning that a growing number of people, especially youth, are grappling with its long-term consequences.
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Pak PM Likely to Visit Saudi Within Next 48 Hrs
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is likely to visit Saudi Arabia within the next 48 hours following an invitation from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a media report said on Monday.
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Most Significant Decision Of 21st Century’s: PM
Women’s Reservation
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Construction Halted in Sonamarg After Violations Surface in Eco-Sensitive Zone
Authorities in Sonamarg halted construction activity in the Sarbal area after reports emerged that concrete work was being carried out despite an existing ban in the eco-sensitive zone.
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KU’s Law School Launches ‘Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan’ with Rally
Srinagar: University of Kashmir’s (KU) School of Law, in collaboration with the Department of Students Welfare (DSW), organised a programme to mark the launch of the 100-day ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan’ at the Main Campus.
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Parliamentary Panel On Energy Meets CM
A study group of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy on Monday met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during its visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review key issues concerning the power sector.
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Qaisar Mirza and the Chase That Lives On
From highways to high passes, journeys with Qaisar Mirza reveal a life framed by friendship and fearless reporting.
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Patwaris Hold the Key to Kashmir’s Digital Future
Jammu and Kashmir stands at an administrative breaking point.
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SC Seeks Centre, States & UTs Response on PIL for RTE Implementation
The Supreme Court on Monday sought the responses of the Centre, states and all union territories on a PIL seeking implementation of RTE law which mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years.
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