Kashmir
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In pics: Diwali celebrated across Kashmir
Srinagar: The festival of light, Diwali, was celebrated with religious fervour across Kashmir Valley on Sunday. The celebrations began in the evening with thousands of devotees visiting temples to perform pooja. On…
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Mehbooba questions Centre’s claim on normalisation of J-K situation
Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday questioned the Centre’s claims about normalisation of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, pointing to the concretisation of temporary security bunkers. “What do…
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‘Tum sala pin nikalega’: BSF man killed at IB once saved dozens of his colleagues
New Delhi: BSF Head Constable Lal Fam Kima, killed in an unprovoked Pakistani sniper fire along the International Border in Jammu on Thursday, was a fearless soldier and had once saved the…
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People should be told reasons behind mobile internet suspension in J-K areas: Omar
Srinagar: After mobile internet was shut in some areas of Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that the authorities should tell people…
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Internet services suspended in parts of J&K’s Pulwama till Nov 8
Srinagar: Internet services have been suspended from Wampora and Hunipora areas of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district due to security reasons until November 8, officials said. “Whereas, the ADGP, Kashmir Zone, Srinaga, being…
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In pics: Saffron harvesting in Kashmir
Srinagar: Saffron harvesting has begun in Pampore area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Pampore is known for harvesting best quality saffron not only in India but across the world. The timely rainfall in…
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J&K police use GPS anklets for monitoring terror accused out on bail
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has introduced GPS tracker anklets for monitoring the terror accused out on bail, becoming the first police force in the country to do so, officials said…
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IED planted along busy road in Jammu detected, removed: Police
Jammu: A major tragedy was averted with the timely detection of an improvised explosive device (IED) planted along a busy road here on Saturday evening, a police official said. The IED, fitted…
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Mehbooba slams J&K admin’s warning to employees against demonstrations
Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday described as “outrageous” the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s order warning its employees of disciplinary action if they resort to demonstrations and strikes…
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J&K: Gupkar Alliance calls for ceasefire in Gaza, urges Centre to intervene
Srinagar: Welcoming the Centre’s move to send aid to the people of Palestine, PAGD (People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration), lead by Member Parliament Farooq Abdullah, has called for a ceasefire in Gaza…
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Friday prayers not allowed at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid for 4th consecutive week
Srinagar: Congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid in Srinagar were barred for the fourth consecutive Friday amid apprehensions of protests against the Israeli action in Gaza, officials said. The grand mosque, located…
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J&K: Sudden cross-border fire leaves border villages in fear, risks
On the night of October 26 and the following morning, mortar shells fired by Pakistan army from across the border hit residential areas in Arnia and RS Pura sectors along the international…
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J&K: 13 students fall unconscious after classmate uses pepper spray
Srinagar: Over a dozen students of a government school in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district had to be hospitalised after they fell unconscious during a self-defence event on Thursday, officials said. One of…
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J&K: BJP slammed over UT foundation day, demand for early polls rise
Jammu: The Congress and the National Conference on Tuesday lashed out at the BJP over the observance of the Union Territory Foundation Day in Jammu and Kashmir and demanded the restoration of statehood…
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Omar Abdullah dares BJP to hold polls in J&K, says ‘BJP cannot win 10 seats’
New Delhi: National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah on Tuesday challenged the BJP to hold the elections in Jammu and Kashmir, saying that they cannot even win 10 seats in J&K.…
