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Weak WD to affect J&K from today

Sgr records season’s coldest night Srinagar: With Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recording the coldest night of season, a feeble Western Disturbance (WD) is set to affect the Union Territory from tomorrow, which may result in light snowfall over the higher reaches and also the rain showers in the plains till November […]

 Press Trust of India

Fuel stations, schools take lead in curbing underage driving

Srinagar: In a move to dissuade underage driving in Kashmir, various sections of the society have declared not to entertain minors driving vehicles, with many fuel stations in Srinagar refusing to provide fuel to minors operating vehicles. Several petrol pumps in the city have displayed posters reading “no fuel to minors”. The employees at such […]

 Press Trust of India

CM calls for transparent probe into allegations of torture of civilians by Army

Srinagar/Jammu: The alleged torture of five civilians by Army personnel in Kishtwar has triggered angry reactions from various political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, notably from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who has demanded a transparent investigation and court martial for those found guilty. The controversy erupted following the Nagrota-based XV Corps’ announcement of an inquiry […]

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KPDCL alarmed over spike in DT damage rate

158 transformers damaged in 4 days, 143 replaced SRINAGAR: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Friday again issued a fervent appeal to its consumers to use electricity judiciously so that locality Distribution Transformers (DTs) are protected from damage and subsequent power outages. As many as 49 DTs were damaged across Kashmir valley on November 21 […]

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More CCTV cameras to be installed across NH stretch in Kashmir: Div Com

Says no unnecessary harassment to be imposed on public during on-going traffic enforcement drive Srinagar: In a bid to enhanceroad safety and curb traffic violations, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Friday said the administration has planned to install additional CCTV cameras along the highway stretch in Kashmir. He said the recent Tangpora road […]

 Press Trust of India

US files civil and criminal charges against Adani, 7 others

New York: With the US filing civil and criminal charges against billionaire GautamAdani and seven others over a multi-million-dollar bribery scheme, a prominent attorney here has said that the case could escalate significantly, potentially leading to arrest warrants and even extradition attempts. Adani, India’s second-richest man, and seven others, including his nephew SagarAdani, have been […]

 Press Trust of India

Defaced currency notes in JK: SC grants last opportunity to Centre to file response

Defaced currency notes in JK: SC grants last opportunity to Centre to file response

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday granted a last opportunity to the Centre to file its response on a PIL seeking CBI probe into the RBI exchanging defaced currency notes worth Rs 30 crore allegedly belonging to a Kashmiri separatist group. While noting enough time had been given to the Union of India to […]

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Govt. notifies rates for PET scans in government run hospitals

SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards improving access to advanced medical care services in Jammu and Kashmir, Government today announced the official rates for PET scans and CBCT machine charges for all government run hospitals and health institutions of Health and Medical Education department except SKIMS. As per the government order issued by Health and […]

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CS reviews preparations for holding Jammu Marathon

CS reviews preparations for holding Jammu Marathon

Assesses possibilities of developing more skiing destinations across J&K JAMMU: After the success of Kashmir Marathon, Chief Secretary, AtalDullooFriday held a meeting of Tourism Department to take stock of the preparations made by them to hold Jammu Marathon in the month of February here. Besides the Commissioner Secretary, Tourism the meeting was attended by ADGP, […]

 Press Trust of India

Northern Army Commander reviews ‘Asmi’ machine pistols

Jammu: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar on Friday reviewed the newly inducted ‘Asmi’ machine pistols. The Indian Army earlier this month inducted 550 indigenously developed Asmi machine pistols into the Northern Command which oversees operations in Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. This is the first batch of the 100 per cent […]

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