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Sajad Lone to contest from Baramulla Lok Sabha seat, party not to contest from Jammu, to decide other candidates from Kashmir in week’s time

Srinagar: Ahead of the upcoming Parliamentary elections, People’s Conference (PC) has announced its decision to field party president, Sajad Lone, from the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat. Former Minister and party, general secretary, made the announcement in a post on X, saying this came after extensive discussions with party leaders. Ansari said, “In response to the […]

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Apni Party to field candidates on all 5 Lok Sabha seats, list soon

Srinagar: The Apni Party has confirmed its participation in all five parliamentary seats in Jammu and Kashmir, with candidates already chosen for the upcoming elections. Led by former Minister Altaf Bukhari as its President , the party aims to address the region’s challenges since its inception. Bukhari expressed confidence in garnering support across JK and

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Srinagar records minus 3.1°C, Gulmarg coldest at minus 9.0°C

Srinagar: The cold persisted in the Kashmir Valley, with Srinagar recording minus 3.1°C on Saturday, according to officials. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar experienced a drop of 0.5°C from the previous night’s temperature of minus 2.6°C. This temperature was 4.0°C below normal for this time of year in the summer capital of JK.

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Kupwara admin seeks data for final location survey of Sopore to Kupwara railway line

Srinagar:  In a latest development vis-à-vis the extension of approximately 33.7 kilometer long railway line from Sopore to Kupwara under the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, the Kupwara administration has sought latest requisite data from various offices in the district for the purpose of ‘Final Location Survey’ (FLS) by the Railway authorities. “Dy. Chief Engineer/C-II,

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ECI takes strong exception to defiance of instructions on transfers, postings of officers ahead of LS polls

Srinagar: Observing contravention to the instructions on transfers and postings of officers in wake of upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Election Commission of India has directed the offices concerned in all states and union territories to strictly adhere to and comply with the transfer policy instructed by the Commission. Secretary, Ashwani Kumar Mohal, in a communiqué

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Traffic resumes on Srinagar-Jammu Highway

Srinagar: Traffic flow resumed on the strategic Srinagar-Jammu highway on Friday, albeit at a slow pace due to restricted to single lane movement. An official reported that vehicles were moving along the national highway, albeit with sluggish progress particularly in the Ramsoo sector where single lane and poor road conditions persisted. Commuters were advised to

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Snowfall witnessed in Kashmir

1 skier killed, 3 others rescued, 1 missing in avalanche at Gulmarg

Srinagar: skier has been killed and three others rescued with one gone missing after an avalanche hit Khilan Marg on Afarwat Peak in famous ski-destination Gulmarg on Thursday afternoon, an official said. The official told GNS that an avalanche hit Khilan Marg, trapping inside at least five foreign skiers. “Soon after, a massive rescue operation

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CBI conducts Raids at former JK Governor’s residences in connection to Kiru Project Corruption

Srinagar: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) executed search operations at the properties belonging to former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik, along with 29 other locations, concerning allegations of corruption linked to the Kiru Hydropower project. Approximately 100 officers were involved in the operation, spanning across several cities. The investigation revolves around suspected

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Travel advisory Issued as Jammu-Srinagar Highway partially reopens

Srinagar: In a bid to mitigate risks posed by ongoing road restoration efforts amidst challenging conditions, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, has overseen operations on the Nashri to Banihal stretch of NH 44. The area has been fraught with intermittent shooting stones and ongoing construction, prompting authorities to advise against travel and encourage adherence

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