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NIA raids 6 locations in Punjab, J-K in narcotics and weapons case

NIA raids 6 locations in Punjab, J-K in narcotics and weapons case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out raids at six locations in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir in connection with narcotics and weapons case. An agency official related to the probe told IANS, “The agency is carrying out searches at six locations in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.” The official said the raids […]

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Beijing slams ‘bullying’ US over Trump’s order on Chinese apps

Beijing slams ‘bullying’ US over Trump’s order on Chinese apps

BEIJING: Beijing accused the US on Wednesday of “bullying” after President Donald Trump ordered a ban on a series of Chinese apps in his last weeks in office, branding them a threat to national security. Under the Trump administration Beijing and Washington have clashed repeatedly over trade, technology, human rights and the origins of the […]

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Gulmarg freezes at minus 8.5°C as night temperature falls across Kashmir

Gulmarg freezes at minus 8.5°C as night temperature falls across Kashmir

After four days of snow, night temperature fell in most parts of Kashmir Valley last night with Gulmarg recording a low of minus 8.5°C, the weatherman said on Thursday. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.8°C while mercury settled at minus 2.5 °C in Pahalgam, minus 0.2°C in Qazigund, minus 1.7°C in Kupwara while Kokernag […]

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Mehbooba urges centre to walk on late Mufti’s ‘peace with Pakistan’ vision

Mehbooba urges centre to walk on late Mufti’s ‘peace with Pakistan’ vision

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former chief minister of erstwhile J-K State Mehbooba Mufti Thursday urged New Delhi to pay heed to Late Mufti’s vision of reconciliation with Pakistan and desist from employing coercive methods in Jammu and Kashmir. Mehbooba who was talking to reporters on the sidelines of the death anniversary of […]

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PDD daily wager electrocuted in J-K’s Rajouri

PDD daily wager electrocuted in J-K’s Rajouri

A daily-wager of the Power Development Department (PDD) was electrocuted to death in Rajouri district on Thursday, officials said. Identified as Wali Mohammad son of Makhna of Banghai Thannamdi, the daily wager died on the spot due to electric shock while repairing an electricity line in Banghi village, they said. A police official told a […]

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Lt Governor announces Rs 28,400 Crore New Industrial Development Scheme for J&K

Lt Governor announces Rs 28,400 Crore New Industrial Development Scheme for J&K

JAMMU, JANUARY 07: In a major decision of far reaching consequence, Government of India has approved the new Industrial Developmental Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir. The Scheme will go a long way in ushering an era of socio-economic development of the region as also catering to the aspirations of people. While giving details of the […]

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Flights resume operations at Srinagar airport after 4 days

Flights resume operations at Srinagar airport after 4 days

Srinagar: Air traffic between Kashmir and the rest of the country was restored on Thursday after remaining suspended for four days due to snowfall in the valley, officials said. “The first flight has landed at Srinagar Airport this morning. The flight is scheduled to leave for Delhi soon,” an official of the Airport Authority of […]

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Lawaypora ‘encounter’: Will come up with facts at appropriate time: LG Manoj Sinha

Lawaypora ‘encounter’: Will come up with facts at appropriate time: LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that J&K is a “very sensitive” Union Territory and that he will come up with facts about the recent Lawaypora encounter at an “appropriate time.” The encounter which started on the evening of December 29, ended the next day with the killing of three militants as per police […]

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4G may be restored, hints LG

4G may be restored, hints LG

Jammu: J&K’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that there is a committee examining the restoration of high speed 4G internet services in the 20 of the 22 districts of J&K and “there will be good news soon in the coming days.” “I know 4-G is working in just two districts of J&K UT. There […]

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KU postpones tomorrow’s LLM 2nd semester exam

KU postpones tomorrow’s LLM 2nd semester exam

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir on Thursday postponed the LLM 2nd semester examination which was scheduled to be held on January 8, 2021 (Friday) in view of heavy snowfall in Kashmir. “The examination of the postponed papers LM17216DCE and LM17217DCE shall now be held on 14 January 2021. The time and venue shall remain unchanged,” Head and […]