Kashmir Observer
Let's Throw Out Our Colonial Mindset: VP
Srinagar: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday called upon the nation to shed its colonial mindset and embrace Swadeshi innovation to emerge as a global leader in technology and sustainable development, while urging youth to anchor their...
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CAT Quashes ‘Dies Non’ Order Against 80-Yr-Old Retiree
Srinagar: Bringing relief to a retired government employee who has been litigating for over four decades, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Srinagar Bench, has quashed a government order that treated nearly 30 years of his service as “dies...
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Centre Approves Rs 1,677 Cr Civil Enclave at Srinagar Airport
Srinagar: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the development of a new Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore. The project aims to...
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Khelo India Winter Games At Gulmarg Now A True National Festival LG
Srinagar:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated the sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg, describing the event as a true national festival that celebrates unity, resilience and the transformative power of...
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Return Of KPs With Dignity PM Modi's Commitment: LG Sinha
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the return of Kashmiri Pandits with full dignity and security remains the commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir is moving towards lasting peace and...
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Ramazan Begins In J&K; Markets Abuzz Across Valley
Srinagar: The holy month of Ramazan commenced across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, with Muslims observing the first fast after the crescent moon was sighted the previous evening. Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi, had announced...
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J&K GST Collections Cross Rs 24,000 Cr In 3 Yrs
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir recorded a steady rise in GST collections, with total revenue amounting to Rs 24,080.79 crore over the past three financial years, reflecting improved compliance and a widening tax base, the UT government said on...
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Tourism Stakeholders Hail Decision
Tourism stakeholders across Kashmir welcomed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s decision to reopen several tourist spots, terming it a major boost for the sector and a strong confidence building measure ahead of the upcoming tourist season. Industry...
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World Saw How India Punished Terrorists: PM
Srinagar: The nation on Friday paid rich tributes to the 40 CRPF personnel killed in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the world witnessed how India responded to the strike. In a post on X, Modi...
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Cancer Cases In J&K Cross 10,000 In 2025
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that a total of 32,425 cancer cases have been recorded across J&K over the past three years, with around 10,000 cases registered in 2025 alone. In a written reply...
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Assembly To Debate 'Fake News' Targeting MLAs
Srinagar: Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Thursday announced that the House will hold a half hour discussion on online smear campaigns targeting legislators during the ongoing Budget session. The...
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Apology Row Disrupts J&K Assembly For 2nd Consecutive Day
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed repeated disruptions for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as a row over alleged unparliamentary remarks made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah escalated into a full blown confrontation between the...
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India, US Reach Framework For First Phase Of Trade Agreement
Srinagar: India and the US on Saturday announced that they have reached a framework for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement under which both sides will reduce import duties on a number of goods to boost two-way trade. The framework...
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J&K Tables Rs 1.27 Lakh Crore Welfare-Led Budget
Srinagar: Omar Abdullah on Friday presented a Rs 1.27 lakh crore Budget for 2026–27 in the Legislative Assembly, asserting that the financial plan seeks to lay a strong foundation for sustainable growth, social harmony and economic prosperity in the...
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Centre Halts 3 Kashmir Rail Projects Amid Objections
Srinagar: The Centre has put three proposed railway projects in Kashmir on hold following objections from locals and elected representatives over large-scale land acquisition and its impact on apple orchards. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw...
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J&K Budget Session Begins With LG Address
Srinagar: The Budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly began on Monday with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha describing the session as a significant opportunity to reflect on the Union Territory’s collective journey, review...
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Alarming Rise In Cancer Cases Spurs Policy Push In J&K
Srinagar: Amid a worrying rise in cancer cases across Jammu and Kashmir, with official data showing an average of 38 new detections every day, the administration is moving towards framing and implementing a comprehensive cancer policy to strengthen...
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FM Tables Economic Survey 2025-26 In LS
Srinagar: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled the Economic Survey 2025–26 in Parliament, projecting GDP growth for the next financial year in the range of 6.8 to 7.2 percent and flagging global uncertainties while maintaining that...
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Jammu-Srinagar NH Reopens For Traffic
Srinagar:Traffic on the JammuSrinagar National Highway was fully restored on Wednesday, a day after being closed for vehicular movement in view of heavy snowfall, officials said. They said heavy motor vehicles, including trucks, were allowed to ply on...
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'Mother of All Deals’: India, EU Rewrite Trade Rules
New Delhi: India and the European Union on Tuesday announced the conclusion of negotiations for the free trade agreement, described as 'mother of all deals', under which 93 per cent of Indian shipments will enjoy dutyfree access to the 27-nation bloc,...
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India's Military Might On Display At R-Day Parade
Srinagar: India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday with a grand military parade on Kartavya Path, showcasing the country’s defence preparedness, indigenous capabilities and evolving battle doctrine before a domestic and international...
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More Rain, Snow Likely From Jan 26: MeT
Srinagar: A fresh spell of rain and snowfall is likely to affect most parts of Jammu and Kashmir from January 26 as a new western disturbance approaches the region, the India Meteorological Department said on Saturday, advising caution in higher...
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Severe Winds Knock Out Power Across Kashmir
Srinagar: Power supply across large parts of Kashmir has been partially restored after a severe windstorm triggered widespread outages across the Valley, with officials saying 80 to 85 percent of the electricity system was operational by Friday...
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10 Soldiers Killed In Doda Highway Mishap
Bhaderwah- An armoured vehicle of the army carrying troops for an anti-terror operation plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district on Thursday, killing 10 soldiers and injuring 11 others, officials said. The accident took place at the 9000-foot-high...
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Development Must Preserve Legacy While Improving Urban Mobility: LG
Srinagar: “A true smart city is never just about new infrastructure. It is about sparking an entirely new way of quality living that is vibrant, efficient and inclusive,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday as he inaugurated the redeveloped...
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MeT Forecasts Rain, Snowfall From Jan 22
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness a significant change in weather conditions after a prolonged dry spell, with two Western Disturbances expected to affect the region in quick succession over the next few days, officials said. The dry...
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Copper’s Global Boom Sparks Kashmir’s Ancient & Modern Trading
Srinagar: When Bashir Masoodi invested ₹2 lakh in copper late in 2025, he focused on the numbers flashing on the Multi Commodity Exchange screen. Copper futures for the January 2026 series traded near ₹1,300 per kilogram, a sharp contrast to the ₹160...
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Trump: Back US Greenland Takeover Or Face Tariffs
Copenhagen: President Donald Trump suggested Friday that he may punish countries with tariffs if they don't back the US controlling Greenland, a message that came as a Congressional delegation met Danish and Greenlandic lawmakers in Copenhagen and...
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JKBOSE Class 10, 12 Exams Out; Girls Outscore Boys
Srinagar: Girls outperformed boys in both Class 10 and Class 12 annual regular examinations as the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education on Wednesday declared the results, recording an overall pass percentage of 84 percent in Class 10 and 85...
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Bhushan Bazaz Passes Away At 91
Srinagar- Pandit Bhushan Bazaz, noted social and political activist, passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness in New Delhi. He was 91. Bazaz was founder of the Jammu & Kashmir Democratic Front (JKDF), and son of the renowned writer and Kashmir...
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Census 2027 Preparations Begin In J&K
Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir has geared up for Census 2027, with the Union Territorylevel Census Coordination Committee expected to soon decide on a 30-day window for houselisting operations (HLO) between April 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Amit...
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CIK Busts Mule Account Network; Files FIR, Detains 22
Srinagar: The Counter Intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday intensified its crackdown on an organised cybercrime network involved in operating mule bank accounts to launder proceeds of cyber frauds, illegal online gaming, betting...
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Kashmir Remembers a Prime Minister on Ice as Snow Drought Deepens
Srinagar- Abdul Rashid Shangloo was a teenager in Srinagar when he saw a jeep cross Dal Lake. The then prime minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, used the stunt to show how strong winter could be in the valley. Now in his...
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U.S. Takes Over Venezuela After Capture Of President
Srinagar: President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States will temporarily “run” Venezuela following a dramatic overnight U.S. military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, a claim that immediately...
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Snow Delayed, Dry Weather Forecast in Kashmir Till Jan 20
Srinagar: There is no major Western Disturbance expected to affect the Kashmir region till January 20, although a few feeble systems may bring isolated showers over scattered areas, officials said. According to the forecast, January 1 is likely to...
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Kashmir Rings In New Year With Tourism Revival
Srinagar: Kashmir’s tourism sector witnessed a strong New Year revival on Wednesday, with heavy tourist footfall reported at key destinations, particularly Gulmarg and Pahalgam, bringing renewed optimism to the industry after months of...
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2025: From Pahalgam To Floods, J&K Endures A Year of Crisis
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir's quest for restoration of statehood suffered twin blows during the year in the form of the Pahalgam terror attack and the Delhi car blast. The elected government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made all the right...
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Rain, Snow In Valley From Dec 30: IMD
Srinagar: Minimum temperatures declined across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Saturday, with several places recording sub-zero readings compared to the previous day, officials said. According to details, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of...
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Pahalgam Terror Case Probe A Global Model: Shah
Srinagar:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack was a complete and successful probe that would be studied by agencies across the world, asserting that it set a global benchmark in counter-terror...
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India On Historic Economic Growth Path: LG
Srinagar: Highlighting India’s rise as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the country is on a historic path of economic growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing...
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10 Years Of Modi Govt Ensured Peace In J&K: Shah
Srinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that the past ten years of the Narendra Modi led government have ensured lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir and improved internal security across the country. Addressing the Passing Out...
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Snowfall Breathes Life Into Kashmir’s Winter Tourism
Srinagar:The first spell of snowfall in Kashmir has rekindled hopes of a revival in the Valley’s tourism sector, which had suffered major setbacks this year due to security concerns and adverse weather conditions. The tourism industry, which was hit...
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Chillai Kalan Sets In; Alert Issued, Travel Restrictions Imposed
Srinagar: Kashmir enters Chillai Kalan, the harshest 40-day winter period today as the Meteorological Department forecast an active weather spell with snowfall in higher reaches and rain in the plains across Jammu and Kashmir. Chillai Kalan, a Persian...
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Kashmir Braces For Rain, Snow As Temps Dip
Srinagar: After a brief respite, cold conditions tightened their grip on Kashmir as night temperatures dropped and settled below the freezing point at most places in the Valley, officials said on Friday. Pulwama town in south Kashmir emerged as the...
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J&K’s Fertility Rate Falls To 1.4, Among Lowest In India
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has moved decisively into the low fertility bracket, recording a Total Fertility Rate of 1.4, a level that places it well below the population replacement threshold and among the lowest in the country. The figures were...
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Disrupt Terror Financing, Counter Radicalisation: LG To Officers
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday met the families of the Nowgam accidental blast martyrs in Srinagar and handed over appointment letters on compassionate grounds. The move, officials said, is part of the administration's commitment...
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Those Fanning Separatism Will Face Action: LG
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said concrete action is being taken to dismantle the terror ecosystem in the region, warning that those fanning separatism will face action as per law. He made the statement while...
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Health Experts Warn Of Silent Killer Inside Homes This Winter
Srinagar: As the Valley slips deeper into winter cold, a silent threat is building inside thousands of homes. Health experts in Kashmir are urging families to stop using unvented gas heaters in sealed rooms, warning that the devices can release deadly...
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JKPSC Exam File Returned Promptly: LG Office
Srinagar: Amid a row over the delay in clearing a file related to age relaxation for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) scheduled for December 7, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the file was returned the same day it was...
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Putin Touches Down In Delhi For High-Stakes Summit
New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi—his first trip to India since the Ukraine war began nearly four years ago. Modi personally received Putin...
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J&K Cabinet Slashes EWS, RBA Quotas To Lift Open Merit Share
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet on Wednesday approved a major revision of the reservation structure by reducing quotas in the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Reserved Backward Area (RBA) categories to increase the share of Open Merit...
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Define Fake News, Make Fact Checks Mandatory: House Panel
New Delhi: A Parliamentary panel has asked the government to explore the feasibility of amending the penal provisions for publishing or telecasting fake news to include cancelling the accreditation of the journalist or the creator found guilty of...
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J&K Placed In New Highest-Risk Seismic Zone VI
Srinagar: In a landmark shift with direct implications for Jammu & Kashmir, the Union Territory has been placed in India’s newly created highestrisk seismic Zone VI, according to a radical overhaul of the country’s earthquake hazard map released by the...
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J&K Govt Orders Major Reshuffle In PDD
Srinagar:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday ordered a major reshuffle in the Power Development Department (PDD), issuing a fresh list of transfers and postings of I/c Executive Engineers and I/c Assistant Engineers across different...
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'Return Law & Order; Revoke If We Fail: Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said incidents like the Pahalgam attack and the recent Delhi blast would not recur if statehood is restored, arguing that security responsibility must return to an elected government. Speaking after the...
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Dismantling Terror Ecosystem In J&K My Mission: LG
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that his mission in Jammu and Kashmir from the very beginning has been to improve the lives of people, eradicate discrimination and dismantle the terror ecosystem, while ensuring that...
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Winter Vacations In Phased Manner From Today
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday announced the winter vacation schedule for schools of the Kashmir valley and the winter zone of the Jammu region. School Education Department (SED) Secretary Ram Niwas Sharma in an order said that the...
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MGNREGA Work Limit In J&K Raised To 150 Days
Srinagar:The Centre has approved an increase in the number of person-days provided under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act to 150 for Jammu and Kashmir, a move welcomed by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar...
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Red Fort Blast A Terror Attack; JeM ‘Doctor Module’ Involved: Govt
Srinagar: The Government on Wednesday termed the blast near the Red Fort as a “terrorist incident”, as investigations revealed that Dr Umar Nabi, who was driving the explosives-laden car, had planned an attack to coincide with the Babri Masjid...
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Death Toll Rises To 13
Srinagar:The death toll in the blast near Red Fort rose to 13, with four more people succumbing to injuries, police said on Tuesday. A powerful explosion ripped through a slowmoving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday...
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8 Dead, Dozens Injured In Delhi Red Fort Blast
New Delhi: A high-intensity explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, killing at least eight people and gutting several vehicles, officials said. Twenty-four people were injured...
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Art 370 To Op Sindoor, Every Promise Kept: PM
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government has fulfilled every commitment made to the people, citing the abrogation of Article 370, the construction of the Ram Temple, and the recent Operation Sindoor as proof of his...
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Bihar Creates History: Record 65% Turnout In Phase 1
Patna: In the "highest ever" voter turnout in Bihar, nearly 65 per cent of 3.75 crore electors exercised their franchise on Thursday across 121 constituencies in the first phase of the assembly elections, which marks the beginning of a closely watched...
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Fresh Snowfall Shuts Key J&K Roads
Srinagar: Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday forced the closure of key mountain roads, including the Mughal road, Gurez–Bandipora road and the Srinagar–Leh highway, while the Meteorological Department predicted a...
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Food Safety Gets Scientific Push As SKIMS Plans White Paper
Srinagar: The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), in collaboration with the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K), convened the Food Safety and Health Conclave 2025 on Tuesday, bringing together...
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Those Misusing Journalism Must Face Law: LG
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has directed officers to take strict action against fake journalists operating in Jammu and Kashmir and to ensure that only bona fide media professionals are recognised and engaged by government departments,...
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India Targeted Terrorists, Not Civilians: Army Chief
Rewa: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said India fought with the combined strength of principles and technology during Operation Sindoor and did not target civilians or military installations in Pakistan. Speaking to reporters in Madhya...
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LG Sinha Dismisses ‘Unnecessary Speculation’ On Statehood
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday dismissed what he called “unnecessary speculation” over the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, reiterating that the Union Home Minister has already clarified the sequence of steps ahead —...
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Flood Row: House Erupts After Speaker Blocks Motion
Srinagar:The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday witnessed uproarious scenes after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather disallowed an adjournment motion moved by BJP legislators seeking an immediate discussion on the plight of flood victims. As...
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Uproar Over BJP MLA’s Remarks; CM Confirms Law University
Srinagar: Pandemonium broke out in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday after BJP MLA Shagun Parihar alleged that the government was neglecting some areas of Kishtwar because “nationalist Hindus” reside there. The remarks, made...
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Bills & Barbs Mark A Noisy Day
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday witnessed a stormy session marked by uproar and sharp exchanges as multiple opposition parties clashed with the government over regional discrimination, flood losses, and controversial bills on land...
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Crop Worth Rs 209 Cr Wiped Out In J&K Flood
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that the recent floods caused losses worth 209 crore to the agriculture and allied sectors and that a detailed report has been sent to the Centre seeking relief assistance. “Agriculture and...
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