Kashmir
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Snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir, rain in plains
Srinagar: Incessant rain in the plains and moderate snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday broke the prolonged dry spell as water discharge in rivers, streams, and springs…
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Kashmiri Pandit activist demands worshipping rights at Hindu temple in PoK
Prayagraj: All India Kashmiri Samaj president Ravindra Pandit on Tuesday criticised the central government for its “indifference” towards acquiring the rights to worship at the Sharda Peeth, an ancient Hindu temple located…
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Srinagar police detain 3 women for distributing Quran, hijabs; released later
Jammu and Kashmir police detained three Muslim women in Rajbagh city in Srinagar while disturbing copies of the Quran and hijabs on Sunday, February 23. A group of young Kashmiri women had…
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Happy to join campaign against obesity: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he was happy to join the campaign against obesity launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “I’m very happy to join the…
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J-K: Ex-members of banned Jamaat-e-Islami launch new outfit to contest polls
Srinagar: Several former members of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on Sunday announced the formation of a new political outfit to contest polls in Jammu and Kashmir under one umbrella. The former members,…
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Omar-led NC govt committed to empowering Sikhs: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday assured the Sikhs of Jammu and Kashmir that the Omar Abdullah-led government is committed to empowering the community with a specific focus on job…
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One dead, 16 injured as bus carrying pilgrims falls into gorge near Jammu
Jammu: One person was killed and 16 others were injured when a bus returning from Mata Vaishno Devi shrine skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge near here Saturday evening,…
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J&K: Army soldier injured in landmine explosion near LoC in Poonch
Jammu: An Army soldier was injured on Saturday in a landmine explosion near the line of control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. Officials said that during routine patrolling near LoC,…
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India calls Erdogan’s Kashmir remarks ‘unacceptable’
New Delhi: Nearly a week after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke on the issue of Kashmir during his visit to Pakistan, New Delhi on Friday, February 21, said such “unwarranted” statements…
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Self proclaimed Imam convicted for 30 years for abusing, raping minors in Kashmir
In a landmark judicial ruling, thousands of children in Jammu and Kashmir’s northern district Sopore finally received justice after enduring three decades of physical abuse and sexual harassment by a 70-year-old self-proclaimed…
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Amit Shah reviews status of implementation of new criminal laws in J-K
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the status of the implementation of the new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir in the presence of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah…
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Local Sikhs raise Rs 60K to aid robbed Kashmiri shawl seller in Punjab
A group of local Sikh community members in the Madewaal area of Punjab’s Ferozepur took swift action to support a Kashmiri shawl seller after he suffered serious violence and robbery on February…
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J&K police raid bookstores, seize over 600 religious books
In a subsequent operation on early Sunday, February 16, Handwara district police launched extensive search operations in several bookshops across sensitive areas including Kralgund, Villgam, Qalamabad and the main town and confiscated…
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PDP legislator to introduce bill for ownership rights on public land in J&K
Senior PDP legislator is going to introduce a private members bill in the Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly next month to seek proprietary rights for the owners of…
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Mehbooba urges Omar to oppose Centre’s move on Article 370, 35A
Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday asked Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to refrain from endorsing the Centre’s abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A in the formulation of business rules for…
