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Mirwaiz Umar visits Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah, meets Tableegi Jamaat Ameer

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Srinagar: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, today visited the revered Dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya in New Delhi, where he offered Fatiha (prayers) at the shrine of the great Sufi saint. The Mirwaiz was warmly received by the Sajada Nasheen and Incharge of the Dargah, Syed Anis Nizami,  and others who extended their warm hospitality. […]

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Arif Shafi Wani: Prodigious journalist who speaks truth to power

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Srinagar: Arif Shafi Wani, Executive Editor of Greater Kashmir, a prodigious name in the field of journalism in Kashmir, has spoken truth to power. His reportage and opinion pieces on environmental issues in Kashmir has put a spotlight on the area that is often overlooked in Kashmir. From his consistent reporting in the Kashmir’s largest

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CM Omar Abdullah lauds efforts of Power, R&B departments in meeting snowfall challanges

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Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah commended the Power Department and the Roads & Buildings (R&B) Department for their swift response to the recent snowfall that disrupted essential services across the Valley. In a social media post, Abdullah highlighted the efforts of the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) in addressing electricity outages

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Fresh spell of snowfall likely in Kashmir from January 1

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Srinagar: The Kashmir Valley is preparing for more snowfall as two consecutive Western Disturbances (WDs) are set to impact Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and nearby areas starting January 1, according to the Meteorological Department. While dry weather is expected to continue until the end of December, a weak Western Disturbance is anticipated to bring light

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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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