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Hakeem Yaseen rues shortage of staff in hospitals, educational institutions

Srinagar: Chairman Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen has expressed serious concern over the poor healthcare facilities in various hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir, mainly due to the acute shortage of staff including specialist doctors, paramedical staff, and qualified hospital administrators. He has also lamented staff shortages in various educational institutions.

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Militant involved in killing of migrant workers in Srinagar arrested: Police

Srinagar: Police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a militant allegedly involved in the attack on migrant workers from Punjab who were killed in Srinagar last week. During a press conference, ADGP Vijay Kumar and IGP V K Bidri stated that the police had successfully apprehended the militant responsible for the attack within just 6

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Prosecution complaints filed against 21 persons including IAS officer Rajeev Ranjan in JK arms license case

Srinagar: The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint against 21 accused in a case linked to illegal arms licenses case in Jammu and Kashmir. “ED filed the prosecution complaint against 21 accused which includes the then arms license authorities Rajeev Ranjan (IAS) and Itrat Hussain Rafiqi, judicial clerks, other officials of deputy magistrate Kupwara

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Substantial snowfall across Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh from 18 to 21: Sonam Lotus

Srinagar: Meteorologist Sonam Lotus from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting substantial snowfall across the Western Himalayan regions, encompassing Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The anticipated snowfall is expected to grace the mountainous landscapes from the 18th to the 21st of this month, offering a respite from the

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ST Reservation quota in Jammu and Kashmir likely to go up

Srinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has said that the reservation quota for Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Jammu and Kashmir could go up to include new categories. Prior to the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, the state’s reservation policy allocated 8% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 10% for STs, 2% for social castes, 3%

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Key witness identifies Yasin Malik as main shooter in 1990 IAF attack

Srinagar A key witness in a special CBI court pointed to JKLF chief Yasin Malik as the primary shooter in the 1990 Indian Air Force (IAF) attack in Srinagar. The incident, which occurred on January 25, 1990, at Rawalpora on the outskirts of Srinagar, resulted in the death of four IAF personnel, including a squadron

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Snowfall witnessed in Kashmir

Snowfall likely in Kashmir by month-end

Srinagar  Dry weather in Kashmir is anticipated to conclude by the end of January, bringing relief from the prolonged dry spell. The Meteorological department officials predict moderate snowfall between January 29 and January 31. Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, speaking on behalf of the local Meteorological department, conveyed that a more precise forecast would be available in

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Traffic to remain closed on Srinagar-Jammu highway on 7 April due to repair work

The Newscraving Desk Srinagar, Apr 4: The authorities on Tuesday said that Srinagar-Jammu national highway will remain closed for traffic on 7 April as traffic dry day. In a statement, Senior superintendent of Police Traffic Ramban, Mohita Sharma said that the highway will remain closed for repair and maintenance work from 7 April till 8

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