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‘Proud moment for Kashmir’: PM Modi gifts handmade Kashmiri silk carpet to Cyprus president

‘Proud moment for Kashmir’: PM Modi gifts handmade Kashmiri silk carpet to Cyprus president

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra has gifted a handmade Kashmiri silk carpet to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and a silver clutch purse crafted in Andhra Pradesh during his visit to the country. Modi makes it a point to present gifts showcasing India’s rich and diverse traditions to foreign dignitaries. Officials said the handmade silk carpet […]

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SIA attaches properties of Pak-based terrorist in Kupwara

Srinagar: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday attached immovable properties belonging to a Pakistan-based terrorist in Kupwara district, officials said. They identified the terrorist as Abdul Hamid Lone, who is wanted in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). “With the aim to counter terrorism and […]

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Amarnath Yatra: Security arrangements reviewed at Shadipora Transit Camp

Srinagar: Security arrangements were reviewed on Monday for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra at the Shadipora transit camp where thousands of pilgrims stay en route to the journey to the holy cave shrine on the Baltal route, officials said. “In preparation for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2025, a comprehensive security review was conducted […]

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Army jawan’s body found hanging from ceiling at Badami Bagh camp

Srinagar: The body of a jawan was found hanging from the ceiling of his unit at the Badami Bagh camp of the Army here on Monday, officials said. They said the body of Naik P Kumar was discovered by his colleagues. According to preliminary investigation, the jawan committed suicide, the officials said. The body was […]

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Mehbooba urges MEA to ensure safe return of stranded Indian students in Iran

Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday asked the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to take immediate steps to ensure the safe return of Indian students stranded in Iran amid the ongoing the Tehran-Tel Aviv war. “Families of the stranded students in Iran are growing increasingly anxious with each passing day. I earnestly urge the […]

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Centre taking necessary steps for safety of JK students, traders stranded in Iran: BJP leader

Jammu: The Centre has taken necessary steps to ensure safety and security of students and businessmen from Jammu and Kashmir stranded in Iran, BJP leader Ravinder Raina asserted on Monday. Raina, a former president of J-K BJP unit, said many students and their parents have contacted him and he wanted to assure them that they […]

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Explosion in Kupwara, three injured

Srinagar: Three persons, including a 10-year-old boy, were injured on Monday in an explosion in Kupwara district of north Kashmir, officials said here. The explosion took place during demolition of an old mosque at Kachri in Langate area of the district, they said. The mosque management committee was demolishing the old mosque to make a […]

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Iran-Israel conflict: CM Omar speaks to Jaishankar over safety of JK students in Iran

Iran-Israel conflict: CM Omar speaks to Jaishankar over safety of JK students in Iran

Says was assured of necessary steps Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said he spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding students from the Union Territory stranded in Iran and was assured that necessary steps will be taken to ensure safety of all Indian students. The development comes after Indian nationals in Iran […]

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Home Minister Amit Shah reviews preparation for census

New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reviewed the preparation for the forthcoming census with Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and other senior officials here. India’s 16th census with caste enumeration will be carried out in 2027 with the reference date of October 1, 2026 in snow-bound areas like Ladakh and of March 1, […]

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Ahmedabad Plane crash- DNA test identifies ex-Guj CM Vijay Rupani: state mourning on Monday

Ahmedabad: Three days after the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, which has so far claimed 271 lives, hospital authorities confirmed on Sunday the identification of former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani through DNA matching. The state government has announced a state mourning on Monday as a mark of respect for Rupani, […]