Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir’s Chief Electoral Officer has instructed district election officers (DEOs) to initiate the preparatory activities outlined in the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) election planner for the upcoming assembly polls in the Union Territory. In a letter addressed to all 20 deputy commissioners, who also serve as district election officers, the CEO […]
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Srinagar: Senior leader and former MLA from Bandipora, Nizamuddin Bhat, has disassociated himself from the Sajad Lone-led People’s Conference. Bhat confirmed that he has parted ways with the party with “dignity and respect.” He explained that he was not actively involved when he joined the party. “I was appointed as chairman of the party’s Parliamentary
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Srinagar: In honor of the sufi woman Zub Soab, a collective Fatiha Khawani is scheduled to be held on Monday, June 24, 2024 (18 Dhu’l-Hijjah, 1445 AH). The event will take place after the Zuhar prayer at 2:30 PM at Charar Sharif, Bagh-e-Alam Koot, where she was laid to rest. Zub Soab, a revered spiritual
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Srinagar: Security forces have busted a militant hideout in Mendhar tehsil of Poonch district, officials said on Saturday. Authorities confirmed that the hideout was located in Salwa village, Mendhar tehsil, Poonch district. The raid uncovered items including clothing, batteries, and digital devices, believed to have been used by militants.
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Srinagar: In a solemn moment, Kashmir’s revered female dervish, Zuba Saheb, passed away and was buried today in the historic town of Charar-i-Sharief. Tens of thousands attended her funeral prayers. The town’s folklore speaks of her initiation into a life of renunciation and Sufism, beginning with her with her journey as a wandering ascetic. She
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Srinagar: Ahead of Assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir, the Election Commission of India has ordered special summary revision of electoral rolls in the Union Territory. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the poll-body has ordered the special summary revision in Jammu & Kashmir UT and three states where polls are scheduled to be
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Srinagar: The Chief Education Officer of Budgam has issued a directive for the observance of the 10th International Yoga Day 2024 across all government and private educational institutions in District Budgam. This event is scheduled to take place on June 21. In accordance with this directive, all Heads of Institutions (HOIs) must register their respective
Srinagar: A fire damaged the shrine of Hazrat Baba Naseeb Din Ghazi (RA) in Sangam, Eidgah, Srinagar. The blaze, which occurred overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, caused partial damage to the shrine and affected two nearby Chinar trees. This incident marks the second fire at the shrine recently, with locals having extinguished a previous fire
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Srinagar: Two houses were damaged while six people suffered injuries triggered by the LPG blast following a massive nocturnal blaze in Bazipora area of Ajas village in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district in the early hours on Wednesday. A top official from the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) told GNS that the blaze erupted at around
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Srinagar: Authorities on Wednesday closed two educational institutions in view of cordon and search operation in Rafiabad village of Baramulla. An official said that classwork at government degree college Hadipora and Panash institution shall remain suspended today. A cordon and search was launched in the area today morning, following which traffic was also diverted.(KNO)
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