Day: April 25, 2024

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Justice Tashi Rabstan Takes Stock of Facilities at J&K Yateem Khana
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Justice Tashi Rabstan Takes Stock of Facilities at J&K Yateem Khana

Srinagar, April 25, 2024: In order to take stock of facilities being provided to the inmates of J&K Yateem Khana, Bemina Srinagar, Justice Tashi Rabstan, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Executive Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority) today visited the same and inertacted with the children staying in the Yateem Khana. On...

People want me for development in J&K : Azad
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People want me for development in J&K : Azad

Srinagar, April 25: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday said that people want him for development in Jammu and Kashmir instead of being in Parliament. Addressing a road show in Dooru in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, Azad said “my people want me to focus on Jammu and Kashmir”, adding “my...

Astonishing to see Farooq and Omar not being brought to justice: Sajad Lone
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Astonishing to see Farooq and Omar not being brought to justice: Sajad Lone

Srinagar, Apr 25: J&K Peoples Conference President Sajad Lone continues to take a dig at the National Conference, accusing its leaders of “fueling a polarizing and inflammatory narrative” through digital media, “benefitting” the BJP across the country while endangering the well-being of Muslim community members. “It is astonishing to see that even after being involved...

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CS reviews take-up of Vishwakarma & RAMP schemes in J&K

Jammu, Apr 25: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Thursday reviewed the take-up of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes like PM Vishwakarma and Raising and Accelerating MSME Productivity (RAMP) implemented by the Department of Industries & Commerce (I&C) in the UT. The meeting, besides Commissioner Secretary, I&C; Secretary, RDD; Secretary, SDD was also attended by MD, TPO; representatives...

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BJP has announced support to Mehbooba Mufti, alleges Omar Abdullah

Accompanies Ruhullah Mehdi for Filing Nomination for Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat Sringar, Apr 25: National Conference (NC) candidate Ruhullah Mehdi officially filed his nomination for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat, accompanied by a contingent of party stalwarts including NC President Farooq Abdullah, Vice President Omar Abdullah, Congress State President Vikar Rasool Wani, and other prominent...

Class 8th results: ‘SCERT displays one more show of mockery’
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Class 8th results: ‘SCERT displays one more show of mockery’

‘Website crashes, no other medium available to check results, no gazette issued; Before exams, DIETs ‘evade’ responsibility, asks complex heads to print question papers from local funds, Exam was postponed and rescheduled several times’ Srinagar, Apr 25: As the class 8th students were anxiously waiting for their results, however, they met with the disappointments after...

Sopore Encounter: Civilian Injured, Shifted to Hospital, Stable
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Sopore Encounter: Civilian Injured, Shifted to Hospital, Stable

Srinagar, April 25: A civilian was injured in an ongoing encounter in Nowpora area of North Kashmir’s Sopore. A top police officer told GNS that during exchange of fire between security forces and militants one civilian identified as Farooq Ahmad Dar was injured due to a stray bullet. He has recieved bullet wound in his...

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In Jammu LS seat, border residents to play crucial role

‘Out of 18 Assembly segments of Jammu LS constituency, nine segments have votes in border areas; BJP says peace has returned on borders; Opposition claims Agniveer, poor facilities for farmers major issues for border inhabitants’ Jammu, Apr 25: With the Jammu parliamentary constituency going for polls today (Friday) in the second phase, one of the...

Jammu LS seat set for big battle today as second phase begins
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Jammu LS seat set for big battle today as second phase begins

Over 17.80 lakh voters to decide the fate of 22 candidates in  fray; 666 centenarians, over 10k PWDs to exercise their franchise Jammu, Apr 25: Jammu Parliamentary constituency is all set to go for the polls during the second phase of General Elections which will seal the deal for the arch rivals Bharatiya Janta Party...

Will make three crore women ‘Lakhpati Didi’: Modi
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Will make three crore women ‘Lakhpati Didi’: Modi

Shahjahanpur (UP), April 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government will work to make three crore women ‘Lakhpati Didi’ in the next five years when it comes to power at the center for the third time. Addressing an election rally in Shahjahanpur, the PM said, “In the...

LS polls phase-2 to decide fate of 1210 candidates including Rahul Gandhi
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LS polls phase-2 to decide fate of 1210 candidates including Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, April 25: Fate of 1210 candidates including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to be decided as electors spread across 89 constituencies in13 states/UTs cast their votes in phase two of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls on Friday. In this phase, elections are being held in Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, J&K, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya...

Srinagar Admin Issues Advisory In View Of Inclement Weather Forecast
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Srinagar Admin Issues Advisory In View Of Inclement Weather Forecast

Srinagar, April 25: The District Administration Srinagar on thursday issued an advisory for the people of the District in general, and those residing on the Left and Right Banks of River Jhelum its tributaries and Nallahs in particular to refrain from venturing in and around these water bodies and limit their activities till the improvement...

North Kashmir: Encounter Breaks Out In Sopore
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North Kashmir: Encounter Breaks Out In Sopore

Srinagar, April 25: Gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in Nowpora area of North Kashmir’s Sopore. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Nowpora. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces,...

Six killed, 20 injured in a major fire in Patna
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Six killed, 20 injured in a major fire in Patna

Patna, Apr 25 : At least six people were killed and 20 injured in a major fire at Pal Hotel near Patna junction on Thursday. Town Police Superintendent (Central) Chandra Prakash confirmed the six casualties. The deceased were three women and as many men, who were yet to be identified. According to police, the fire...

India slams US report on Human Rights; Terms it “deeply biased”
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India slams US report on Human Rights; Terms it “deeply biased”

New Delhi, Apr 25: India on Thursday slammed the US State Department report on Human Rights in Manipur violence and termed it “deeply biased”. Addressing a weekly press conference here the Spokespersons of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said “This report is deeply biased and reflects a poor understanding of India. We attach...

Properties of 4 Militant Handlers Operating from Pakistan Attached in Handwara’
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Properties of 4 Militant Handlers Operating from Pakistan Attached in Handwara’

Srinagar, Apr 25: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Handwara attached properties of four militant handlers, operating from Pakistan. “Acting tough against the wanted local terrorists based in Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir Police has launched a special drive against the absconders/ wanted terrorists and as part of this drive properties of 04 terrorist handlers who were...

Woman drug smuggler booked under Narco Act, 2 held in Baramulla
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Woman drug smuggler booked under Narco Act, 2 held in Baramulla

Srinagar, April 25: Police booked a woman drug smuggler under the Narco Act while two other peddlers were arrested with contraband substances in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday. Police said a woman identified as Nargis Akhter, wife of Showkat Ahmad Sheikh and a resident of Shahwalayat Colony Umerabad Srinagar, has been booked under...

Jammu: Police arrest two drug peddlers with heroin worth lakhs
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Jammu: Police arrest two drug peddlers with heroin worth lakhs

Jammu, April 25: Jammu Police have arrested two drug peddlers with heroin worth lakhs from the Bus Stand area here. The police spokesman here on Thursday said that, continuing its drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse under Operation “Sanjeevani,” Jammu Police achieved major success by recovering 169 grams of heroin from two drug peddlers...

Rain, snow over J&K during next 3 days: MeT
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Rain, snow over J&K during next 3 days: MeT

Srinagar, April 25: Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Thursday predicted light to moderate rain and snow over Jammu and Kashmir during the next 3 days. The MeT office said the weather will generally remain dry with the possibility of thundershower and hailstorm activity in isolated places on Thursday. The weather will turn cloudy with light to...

Cong wants to snatch OBC quotas via back door: PM Modi
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Cong wants to snatch OBC quotas via back door: PM Modi

Agra (UP), April 25 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday once again repeated his charges against the Congress blaming it for politics of appeasement and alleging that the party has been trying to steal quotas meant for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) while all this time preparing to institute reservation on the basis of...

NC’s Ruhullah files nomination from Srinagar
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NC’s Ruhullah files nomination from Srinagar

Srinagar, Apr 25: Influential Shia leader and National Conference candidate Aga Ruhullah on Thursday filed nomination papers from the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat. Ruhullah accompanied by NC President Farooq Abdullah, Vice President Omar Abdullah, and Jammu and Kashmir Congress President Vikar Rasool, arrived at the office of Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, who is...