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Soldier, civilian injured in Rajouri gunfight

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

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

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

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

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

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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Authorities issue alert over imposter posing as J&K DGP

Srinagar: Authorities have issued a warning regarding an imposter using the mobile number 8891979985, falsely posing as R.R. Swain, DGP of Jammu & Kashmir, with malicious intent. Immediate legal action has been launched to address this issue. “An imposter using mobile number 8891979985 is posing himself to be Sh.R.R.Swain DGP, J&K with an ulterior motive.

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Political favoritism towards NC leader roils Govt-run Sahitya Akademi Kashmir Advisory Board

Srinagar: Allegations have surfaced against the Sahitya Akademi Kashmir Advisory Board, with several writers accusing it of transforming into a fan club for former Minister and National Conference (NC) leader Abdul Rahim Rather. The fresh controversy centers around the upcoming seminar scheduled to honor “Late Ghulam Nabi Gowhar” on July 22 at private educational institution,

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 2 army troopers injured in Doda gunfight

Srinagar: Two army troopers were injured in an ongoing encounter between government forces and militants in the Zadan area of Kastigarh, Doda district. Officials told the local news agency GNS reported that the army observed suspicious movement near LHS Zada. “During the search operation, contact was established with the militants, triggering a gunfight,” an official

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