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PDP demands release of Hurriyat spokesperson

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party demanded on Wednesday the immediate release of hardline Hurriyat Conference spokesperson Ayaz Akbar on humanitarian grounds so that he could attend his wife who is suffering from a life-threatening disease. “Akbar’s wife is battling serious ailment and needs her husband by her side at present,” PDP state secretary Noor Mohammad Sheikh […]

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KPs throng three ancient temples in Kulgam

Kulgam: Hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits Tuesday thronged the three ancient temples in militancy-infested Kulgam district of South Kashmir The payed obeisance at Mata Katayani temple in Kakran, Mata Ragniya Bhagwati (Kheerbhawani) at Manzgam and Mata Kulwagishori temple early Tuesday morning and took part in the Yagyas there on the occasion of ‘Haar Ashtami.’ The temples […]

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Balakote air strike ensured decrease in infiltration: Govt

Balakote air strike ensured decrease in infiltration: Govt

Says security situation in JK improved

Says security situation in JK improved

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Hajj pilgrims asked to carry ‘permissible’ amount of ZamZam water

NEW DELHI: Air India on Tuesday stated that pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia after Haj will be allowed to carry holy water from the Zamzam well within the permissible baggage allowance. The well of Zamzam is located in Mecca in Saudi Arabia and many Haj pilgrims bring the holy water from the well for family […]

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Ensure heightened surveillance, Guv Malik to CRPF

Ensure heightened surveillance, Guv Malik to CRPF

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Tuesday asked the CRPF to maintain heightened surveillance on all fronts in the state including internal security and the smooth conduct of the ongoing Amarnath yatra. Malik made the observations during a meeting with Additional Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Zulfiqar Hasan, who […]

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Police training VDC members in Rajouri

Police training VDC members in Rajouri

Move aimed to strengthen security gird along LoC

Move aimed to strengthen security gird along LoC

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Stop wearing army-pattern dresses: Police tells civilians

Jammu: Police in Kishtwar district has appealed to civilians to refrain from wearing combat or army-pattern dresses besides advising shopkeepers not to sell such clothing as terrorists camouflage themselves in army uniforms to carry out their evil designs. It also asked the youth in the hilly district to use social media to spread awareness and […]

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Three detained for unlawful activities

Jammu: Three persons have been detained for their alleged involvement in unlawful activities in Rajouri district, officials said Tuesday. A report of their involvement in such activities was submitted before an executive magistrate first class in Kotranka, who ordered their detention under relevant sections of the law, they said. The accused, Aftar Hussain of Draj […]

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Trump attacks India over ‘imposing tariffs on American products’

Trump attacks India over ‘imposing tariffs on American products’

Says the deal is 'no longer acceptable'

Says the deal is ‘no longer acceptable’

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Personnel ministry asks states to send more bureaucrats on deputations

New Delhi: Citing ‘insignificant number’ of officers willing to work at the Centre, the personnel ministry has asked all states to ensure that required number of bureaucrats are nominated for central deputation to ensure career progression and exchange of relevant experience. It said there is “extremely low” representation of officers on central deputation, especially at […]