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Traffic disrupted on Srinagar-Baramulla highway as traders protest over power cuts

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Srinagar: The Traders Federation Pattan staged a protest on Tuesday against prolonged and frequent power cuts in the area, which they say have caused immense hardships for residents. The demonstration resulted in traffic disruption on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway, inconveniencing commuters. Nasir Bashir, president of the Traders Federation, expressed frustration, stating that despite Pattan being a […]

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CM Omar Abdullah optimistic about release of ‘Business Rules’ by end of December or early January

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Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed optimism that the much-awaited “Business Rules” for the Union Territory will be finalised and released by the end of December or early January. Speaking to the media in Jammu, Abdullah noted that efforts are focused on ensuring clarity in the framing of these rules, which

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Iconic Chinar trees getting reduced to ashes in this Mughal area favourite place in Kashmir

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Srinagar: Iconic Chinarbagh area of Chadoora that derived its name due to presence of large number of Chinar trees and is believed to be a favourite haunt of Mughals has been reduced to a state of neglect. Locals said that hospital authorities and other government departments burn the leaves of the tree which caused many

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Speeding vehicles pose danger to people in Seerbagh Khrew

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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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J&K Wakf Board seeks CBI probe in multi-crore scandal of Charar-i-Sharief mosque construction during NC regime

Urs of Sheikh Noor din Wali (RA) celebrated with traditional gaiety, fervour in Charar-i-Sharief

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Srinagar: The annual Urs of the revered Sufi saint Sheikh Noor din Wali (RA), also known as Sheikh Ul Alam, was celebrated with traditional gaiety and fervour in Charari Sharief. The event drew thousands of people from across Kashmir, with pilgrims gathering to take part in prayers at the grand mosque and the shrine premises.

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Areas demonstrating better management of electricity usage should be rewarded: CM

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Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday directed Power Development Department (PDD) to strictly adhere to the announced power curtailment schedule, emphasizing that he will personally oversee its implementation on day-to-day basis during the winter months. The Chief Minister made these remarks while chairing a comprehensive review meeting of the PDD, a department under his portfolio,

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Omar Abdullah chairs first cabinet meeting as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir

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Srinagar: Omar Abdullah, sworn in as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, presided over his government’s inaugural cabinet meeting today. National Conference (NC) vice president took his oath on Tuesday in a ceremony overseen by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. During the meeting, key administrative issues were discussed, and the

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Govt takes strong note of delay in filing of APRs by JKAS officers

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Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued strict instructions regarding the significant delay in the processing of Annual Performance Reports (APRs) for members of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service. A circular, No. 15-JK (GAD) of 2024, dated July 2, 2024, has called for immediate action by concerned officers. The APRs for the assessment

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Govt constitutes committee for inspection of road works for Amarnath Yatra

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Srinagar, The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has sanctioned the formation of a committee to oversee the inspection of works executed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for the maintenance and improvement of critical infrastructure for the Amarnath Yatra. The committee is tasked with inspecting the maintenance of Class 9 roads from Ranga Morh to

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