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Guv Malik calls for collective efforts to secure rapid growth, development

Srinagar: Governor Satya Pal Malik Friday called for collective efforts to secure rapid growth and development of the state on all fronts, an official spokesman said. In his message on the eve of Martyrs’ Day, the governor has called for collective efforts from all sections of the society to secure rapid growth and development of […]

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7-year old drowns in north Kashmir

Baramulla: A seven year old boy drowned in river Jehlum at Sultanpora Pattan of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday afternoon. An eye witness said that the boys were taking bath in the water body when the kid drowned. He has been identified as Faizan Ahmad Marazi S/o Mohammad Yousuf Marazi of Sultanpora Pattan. Soon […]

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5 absentee employees suspended

RAJOURI: District administration Rajouri placed five employees under suspension for unauthorized absence from duty. A team of officers of District administration inspected 11 offices of various Departments located at District Headquarter and found these employees absent from duty without taking leave. The government offices inspected by the team are Animal Husbandry Department, Sales Tax office, […]

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Two absconders arrested

Jammu: Two absconders, wanted by police in different cases, were arrested in Jammu and Samba districts on Friday, officials said. A police team conducted a raid in Salalpur village of Samba district and arrested an absconder, Attar Din, they said. He was wanted in a case of the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA) and disobedience […]

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Only ten lakh tourists visited Kashmir in 2017: Trade Body

Only ten lakh tourists visited Kashmir in 2017: Trade Body

Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) has expressed concern over the meagre number of tourist arrivals in Jammu and Kashmir especially Kashmir valley as compared to the other states of late. KCC&I President Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad said that only 10 lakh tourists had visited Kashmir during 2017. Out of the 73 lakhs […]

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Anchar, Khushalsar, Gilsar lakes under threat, state government unconcerned: NC

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Friday sought elucidation from the Ministry of Environment on the “pitiable condition” of the Anchar, Kushal Sar and Gilsar lakes in the valley. In response to the query raised by party President Dr Farooq Abdullah, the concerned ministry said that Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change had […]

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Advisor Ganai for expediting work on Polytechnic Colleges

Sets November 2019 deadline for completion of college buildings

Sets November 2019 deadline for completion of college buildings

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Pro-resistance leaders ‘real heirs’ of 1931 martyrs, says Er Rasheed

Srinagar: Kashmiri separatist leaders rather than their mainstream counterparts are the “real heirs” of the 22 Kashmiris, who were martyred on July 13, 1931 outside Srinagar’s Central Jail by the Dogra forces, AIP President, Er Rasheed said on Friday. While Maharaja “suppressed the voices of masses without taking directions from anyone” Rasheed, in an apparent […]

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Return of Kashmiri Pandits BJP’s priority: Avinash Rai Khanna

Srinagar: Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) National Vice-President and Jammu and Kashmir in-charge Avinash Rai Khanna Friday said that the return of Kashmiri Pandits was party’s priority. Khanna said that the rehabilitation of Kashmiri pandits was “BJP’s agenda and they will be rehabilitated soon”. He added that their security and other issues will also be taken […]

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Sajad Lone interacts with political workers from Tangmarg

Srinagar: Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone on Friday interacted with scores of political workers from Tangmarg who called on him at his residence in Srinagar today. A party spokesperson said that scores of workers met with the Party vice president and apprised him about a range of issues concerning the people. The delegation also […]