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Finance Minister Sitharaman announces reduction in customs duty of several items

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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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Bill by NC MP proposes ban on liquor consumption in Jammu & Kashmir

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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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Human trafficking racket busted in Baramulla; 4 arrested, 7 minors rescued

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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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Soldier, civilian injured in Rajouri gunfight

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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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J&K Wakf Board seeks CBI probe in multi-crore scandal of Charar-i-Sharief mosque construction during NC regime

Non-functional fountain, land sinking adjacent to Charar-i-Sharief mosque, towns neglect leave locals fuming

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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

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Rich tributes paid to woman dervish at Sufi event in Pulwama

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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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2 killed, 4 family members among 6 injured in accident in Rajouri

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Srinagar: At least two people were killed and six others, four of them from a family, were injured when a vehicle they were travelling in turned turtle in Rajouri district on Sunday. Official sources told GNS that an Eeco Van (JK11G-7794) on its way from Thandikassi towards Lam met with the accident near Challan Thandikassi

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89 cases of gastroenteritis reported in Anantnag

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Srinagar: A team of health officials, on the directions Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Director Health Services Kashmir, visited the affected village of Trail, Block Sallar, Anantnag, following reports of a gastroenteritis outbreak on July 19.. The team, comprising Dr. Samina Gul, SSO, IDSP, Dr. Afshan Abdullah, State Epidemiologist, IDSP, and the District Rapid Response Team,

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3,500 Kashmiri students trapped in Bangladesh: JKSA urges Govt to ensure safety

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Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association has urged authorities to ensure safety of Kashmiri students studying in various universities across Bangladesh amidst escalating protests. Triggered by the reinstatement of a 30% government job quota for descendants of 1971 war veterans by the Bangladesh High Court, the protests have intensified, leading to numerous casualties and

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Mehbooba Mufti seeks GoI intervention to ensure safety of Kashmiri students caught in Bangladesh protests

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Srinagar: Former chief minister and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti, has voiced concerns over the safety of Kashmiri students amidst escalating protests and turmoil in Bangladesh. Mehbooba Mufti urgently called upon External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to intervene swiftly and ensure the well-being of thousands of Kashmiri students caught in the unrest.

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