Srinagar: A youth hanged himself, resulting in his on spot death in Mendhar area of Poonch district, sources said on Tuesday morning. They told GNS that one Mohammad Rukhsar, son of Mohammad Gafoor, a resident of Kasblari in Mendhar, took his life after hanging himself at his home. When contacted, a police official told GNS […]
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Srinagar: An Army man was killed and four others, including a captain, injured when the security forces thwarted an attack by Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT) on Saturday in the Kamakari sector of Kupwara district, news agency PTI quoted military sources as saying. Earlier reports said hat three army troopers were injured during exchange of
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Srinagar: Tributes were paid to the noted philanthropist, poet, and researcher, and founder of Jammu and Kashmir Yateem Trust, late Ab. Khaliq Tak Zaingiri, on his 35th death anniversary at an impressive function held at Banat Institute of Education, Gopalpora, Chadoora. The function was organized by Kashmir Concern Foundation (KCF), headed by noted social activist
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Srinagar: In a bid to alleviate the financial burden on families and promote social equality, the Auqaf Committee here in north Kashmir announced the implementation of a new marriage system, calling for an end to the traditional marriage customs. The initiative has been taken in a response to growing concerns of escalating costs associated with
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Srinagar: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a substantial reduction in customs duty during the Budget 2024 presentation. The reduction is set to notably decrease the prices of critical items such as cancer drugs and mobile phones across the market. Under the new measures, three crucial cancer drugs—Trastuzumab deruxtecan, Osimertinib, and Durvalumab—will now be exempt
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Srinagar: In a move aimed at enforcing strict measures against the consumption and sale of alcohol, NC MP, Ruhullah Mehdi, has submitted a private member’s bill advocating for the complete prohibition of liquor and intoxicants in Jammu & Kashmir. Mehdi, known for string views on key issues, took to Twitter to announce his legislative initiative.
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Srinagar: Baramulla Police have busted a human trafficking racket operating in Ushkara, Baramulla. Two suspects have been apprehended in connection with the case, bringing the total number of arrests to four. The operation has resulted in the rescue of three more minor females, adding to the previous tally of seven rescued victims. “During the course
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Srinagar: A massive anti-militancy operation is underway in the Gunda area of Rajouri district, where militants carried out an attack, injuring a civilian said to be a relative of Shaurya Chakra Awardee Parshotam Kumar Sharma, and a soldier on Monday. Officials told GNS that the security establishment believes there are four heavily armed militants trapped.
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Srinagar: The Talab Kalan area of Charar-i-Sharif town is facing neglect and bureaucratic inertia, locals said. Due to the government apathy, Sheikh-ul-Alam Welfare Committee has itself taken up the job to clean up accumulated debris. Talab Kalan, once a revered site where Hazrat Sheikh ul Alam (RA) was given bath has seen its identity erode
Srinagar: A Sufi poetic and musical event was held in Dangerpora, Pulwama, commemorating the revered Sufi dervish, Ash Moaj. The event was presided over by her son and esteemed Sufi poet Raheem Shah, with proceedings conducted by noted writer Inayat Gul. The event drew notable contributions from various speakers, including Ali Ahsan and Haji Ghulam
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