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JK govt seeks NIA nod for starting work on cable car project in Pahalgam

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said it has sought the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) nod for starting work on a cable car project in Baisaran in the tourist resort of Pahalgam, the site of the April 22 terror attack. The NIA is probing the attack, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, died. […]

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Won’t direct Centre to make public names shortlisted for CIC, information commissioners: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to issue a directive for public disclosure of the names of candidates shortlisted for the post of chief information commissioner and information commissioners in the Central Information Commission. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, however, directed states, including Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh, to immediately […]

 KV Correspondent

Srinagar Chokes as Vehicle Numbers Cross 25 Lakh in JK

Srinagar Chokes as Vehicle Numbers Cross 25 Lakh in JK

City has over 3.75 lakh vehicles; traffic jams, road chaos worsen each year Srinagar: Traffic congestion in Srinagar has reached alarming levels as the number of vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir continues to grow rapidly. Official data shows that J&K now has over 25.6 lakh registered vehicles, nearly double the number in 2016 when the […]

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At India-ASEAN summit, PM Modi bats for early review of trade pact; calls for united fight against terrorism

At India-ASEAN summit, PM Modi bats for early review of trade pact; calls for united fight against terrorism

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitched for an early review of the India-ASEAN free trade pact and said the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two sides is emerging as a powerful foundation for global stability in an era of uncertainties. In a virtual address at the India-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) […]

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Preparation to ‘Darbar Move’ to Jammu in full swing after 4-year hiatus

Jammu: The scramble to move the seat of power to Jammu has begun after a four-year hiatus enforced by the Lt Governor’s administration. The ‘Darbar Move’ from the summer capital of Srinagar will be completed on November 3 with the opening of government offices in Jammu. The practice, halted in 2021, was revived this year […]

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NC candidate who lost RS poll says some MLAs promised support but ‘backstabbed’

Srinagar:  The losing candidate of National Conference in Rajya Sabha polls, Imran Nabi Dar, on Sunday said some MLAs, who publicly promised to support the “secular forces” against the BJP, have backstabbed his party in the elections. He claimed that while the NC knew the MLAs who helped the BJP win the fourth seat, they […]

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Protest over religious conversion in Kathua, FIR lodged

Jammu: Activists of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday staged a protest over alleged religious conversion by Christian missionaries in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The protest by agitated VHP members comes days after a police sub-inspector and seven special police officers were suspended for their alleged failure to stop an attack […]

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Nagrota assembly bypoll: Abdullah govt failed to keep promises, says BJP’s Tarun Chugh

Jammu: BJP general secretary in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir, Tarun Chugh, on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the National Conference government as he joined campaigning for party candidate Devyani Rana in November 11 Nagrota assembly bypoll. He slammed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led government for its “appalling failure” in keeping the electoral promises. “Abdullah government’s […]

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EC may roll out first phase of all-India SIR next week

EC may roll out first phase of all-India SIR next week

Poll body aims to begin with 10-15 states New Delhi: The Election Commission is likely to roll out the first of pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters’ list next week beginning with “10 to 15 states”, including those going to polls next year, officials said Saturday. Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and West Bengal […]

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CM inaugurates Kashmir’s First Chrysanthemum Theme Garden

CM inaugurates Kashmir’s First Chrysanthemum Theme Garden

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday inaugurated Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood (Chrysanthemum Theme Garden) at the picturesque Botanical Garden in Srinagar, marking a new milestone in the Valley’s tourism and floriculture landscape. Developed at a cost of ₹1.869 crore, the Chrysanthemum Theme Garden spans over 100 kanals and is envisioned as a major autumn attraction in Kashmir. With […]