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Saudi Arabia halts travel to Islam’s holiest site over coronavirus outbreak

Saudi Arabia halts travel to Islam’s holiest site over coronavirus outbreak

Saudi Arabia on Thursday halted travel to the holiest sites in Islam over fears about a viral epidemic just months ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage, a move that came as the Mideast has over 220 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus. The extraordinary decision by Saudi Arabia stops foreigners from reaching the holy city […]

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HBL PSL 2020 off to stupendous start amid thrilling games, festive atmosphere

HBL PSL 2020 off to stupendous start amid thrilling games, festive atmosphere

LAHORE: The riveting on-field action in the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 has been matched by the record-breaking numbers on the league’s digital platforms as fans have wholeheartedly embraced the full homecoming of the league in the opening week of the fifth edition. The numbers are greater than the earlier four seasons of the HBL […]

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Cabinet Approves Order For Adaptation Of Central Laws In J&K

Cabinet Approves Order For Adaptation Of Central Laws In J&K

Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said it was an important decision after the reorganisation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal for issuing orders for adaptation of central laws under concurrent list to Jammu and Kashmir and 37 central laws which were not applicable […]

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Administrative Secretaries to hold Public Grievance Camp in Srinagar on Feb 27

Administrative Secretaries to hold Public Grievance Camp in Srinagar on Feb 27

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 26: Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo, Commissioner Secretary, Public Works (R&B), Khurshid Ahmad Shah and Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Talat Parvez Rohella, would convene a day-long Public Grievance Camp at Banquet Hall, Srinagar on February 27-2020 from 10 AM to 4 PM. People can register their grievance and developmental […]

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Secy Floriculture reviews preparations for opening of Tulip Garden

Secy Floriculture reviews preparations for opening of Tulip Garden

Floriculture Deptt adds one lakh tulip bulbs this year SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 26: To make inauguration of spring season in Kashmir more attractive, Secretary Floriculture, Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad today reviewed the preparations for opening of Tulip Garden in the summer capital during a meeting with officials of Floriculture Department here. The meeting was also attended by […]

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SMC Mayor calls for surveying of city drainage networks

Reviews functioning of Corporation SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 26: Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Mayor, Junaid Azim Mattu today called for surveying of city drainage networks. In this regard, the Mayor convened a meeting of officers to review the functioning of the department. The meeting discussed various drainage projects, besides revenue status, building permissions, implementation of Swachh Baharat […]

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4 kanals of prime government land retrieved at Srinagar’s Rawalpora area

4 kanals of prime government land retrieved at Srinagar’s Rawalpora area

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 26: A team of Revenue officers led by Tehsildar Chanpora Mubashir Amin Wednesday demolished illegal structures and retrieved 4 kanals of government land at Rawalpora area of Srinagar. In another drive against illegal encroachments, an illegal building under construction at Lawaypora area of the district was sealed by Tehsildar Eidgah and demolition process […]

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DC Srinagar orders audit of encroachments along Jhelum, flood spill channels

95 encroachments identified in ongoing process SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 26: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar has ordered a comprehensive audit of encroachments and illegal constructions along the Jhelum River. A team headed by District Statistics & Evaluation Officer and comprising Executive Engineers of Irrigation & Flood Control Department, Tehsildars and other associated officials has initiated the audit on […]

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Erring traders fined Rs 1,13,000 in Ganderbal

Erring traders fined Rs 1,13,000 in Ganderbal

GANDERBAL, FEBRUARY 26: The court of Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum- Adjudicating Officer, Ganderbal, Farooq Ahmad Baba imposed a fine of Rs 1,13,000 under the Food Safety Act on traders for violating the provisions of Food Safety and Standards Act-2006, Rules and Regulations -2011. The ADC directed the Food Business Operators to correct the deficiencies found during […]

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Hyundai releases interior image of India-bound i20, festive season launch likely

Hyundai releases interior image of India-bound i20, festive season launch likely

Ahead of its global unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show which begins from March 5, Hyundai Motor has revealed more details about the India-bound i20 premium hatchback. A new photo reveals two large digital screens, new colour scheme, ambient lighting technology and striking horizontal blades stretching across the whole front interior. The cockpit of the all-new […]