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Srinagar, Dec 20 : Sub-zero temperatures showed no signs of relenting on Tuesday as Kashmir Valley braces up for one of the harshest winter periods of 40 days, called Chillai Kalan beginning on December 21. The bone-chilling cold…

Shopian : Three LeT militants have been killed in an encounter between government forces and militants in Munjh Marg area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said on Tuesday. A senior police officer told that three militants…

'Range headquarters to get day to day report, Dy SP rank officer to head Team' Rajouri : A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed by the Range Police Headquarters (RPHQ) to probe the recent killings of two civilains outside…

Budgam : A labourer died on the spot after he tractor overturned in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday morning. The incident occurred in Malpora village of Sub-Division Khag. Police sources identified the victim as…

Srinagar : Stating that employment generation is its priority, Government of India told Parliament on Monday that unemployment rate in Jammu & Kashmir has declined. Responding to the question by National Conference’s MP Hasnain…

Jammu : The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, accorded administrative approval to the policy for sustainable collection and utilization of Non-Timber forest Products…

Srinagar : In connection with the UNESCO's Creative City Network, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Monday convened a meeting to review the heritage conservation and development of Srinagar Creative City.…

Srinagar : Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi Monday visited Kathua to inspect Waqf managed properties and assets in the district. As per a statement, Dr. Andrabi was accompanied by Waqf Board Chief Executive Officer Dr Sayed…

Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday claimed to have booked four notorious drug peddlers under PIT NDPS act in Awantipora besides arresting a drug peddler along with a huge quantity of contraband substance in Budgam. In…

Banning private practice will improve patient care: Civil Society; There should be either govt or private practice not both, says DAK Srinagar : The government has failed to implement the Chawla committee recommendations suggesting a…