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Relief for cancer patients in Kashmir: SKIMS to get advanced LINAC for treatment

Srinagar: The government has initiated the procurement of a Linear Accelerator (LINAC) for the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura. Health Minister Sakeena Itoo announced on Sunday that the state-of-the-art equipment is being acquired to bolster cancer treatment facilities in the region. “The health sector is a priority for the government, and we are

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NIA raids 8 locations in Jammu in militant infiltration case

Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has carried out raids at eight locations across the Jammu division in connection with a recently registered case involving the infiltration of Pakistani militants into India, official sources confirmed. The NIA, supported by local police and paramilitary CRPF forces, is conducting searches in districts including Reasi, Doda, Udhampur, Ramban,

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Anantnag youth killed, brother injured in Punjab road accident

Srinagar: A youth lost his life, and his brother sustained injuries after being hit by a vehicle in the Damtal area of Punjab. The accident resulted in critical injuries to both individuals. According to officials, the incident occurred around 10 PM on Tuesday when a vehicle struck the two brothers. They were immediately rushed to

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Srinagar experiences its coldest night of the season

Srinagar: Srinagar experienced its coldest night of the season as the mercury dipped to -0.7°C, marking the summer capital’s first sub-zero temperature this winter. In South Kashmir, Shopian recorded an even colder -3.9°C, while Pahalgam followed closely at -3.7°C, underscoring the growing intensity of the night chill across the region. Temperature drop is attributed to

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Speeding vehicles pose danger to people in Seerbagh Khrew

Srinagar: Locals of Seerbagh, Khrew in outskirts of Srinagar on Sunday appealed to authorities to take immediate measures against “reckless and speeding” vehicles including tippers which according to them pose significant risk to the lives of people. A delegation of the people from the area said that speeding tippers and trucks on the route have

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9 test positive for jaundice in an outbreak in Kulgam

Srinagar: A jaundice outbreak has impacted at least nine children in Khaloora village in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, with all patients currently stable and under close medical observation, officials reported on Wednesday. Local residents attribute the outbreak to contaminated water being supplied to the area and have criticized the responsible department for failing to ensure

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LG, Manoj Sinha, at a function in Srinagar.

No provision for new creation of posts in either the revised or upcoming J&K budget estimates: Govt

Srinagar: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir’s Finance Department has issued guidelines to administrative departments and officers regarding the preparation of Budget Estimates (BE) for 2025-26 and Revised Estimates (RE) for 2024-25. This directive emphasizes that no new posts should be anticipated or budgeted for in the upcoming fiscal estimates. In an official notification, the

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1 trooper killed, 3 others injured in ongoing encounter in Kishtwar

Srinagar: A trooper was killed and at least three others were injured during an ongoing encounter with militants in the Chaas area of Kishtwar district on Sunday, officials said. The encounter started early in the morning when a joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon and search operation based on specific intelligence regarding

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