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Kupwara: A total of 26 students of Shah-e-Hamdan seminary in Tangdhar area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district have completed the memorization of the Holy Quran, attaining the title of Hafiz-e-Quran. The seminary held a special…

Leh: Heavy snowfall over the past 24 hours has disrupted movement along the Khardung-La Pass in Ladakh, one of the highest motorable roads in the world. Officials said that the snowfall has rendered the road unsafe for vehicular…

Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday declined to grant an urgent hearing on the petition concerning the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating that the matter is already scheduled for October 10 this year. The plea for…

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that all key decisions regarding the Union Territory’s statehood and security are being taken in New Delhi, not Srinagar. Speaking to reporters, Omar Abdullah said…

Delhi: A sit-in protest was held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday to mark six years of incarceration of Baramulla Member of Parliament and Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) president Engineer Rashid. Scores of supporters, activists, and…

Kupwara: The assault on a doctor and two employees at Community Health Centre (CHC) Kralgund has triggered protests by medical professionals and health workers in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Demonstrations were held at CHC Kralgund…

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday staged a protest and later addressed a press conference in Srinagar, demanding the release of political prisoners from Jammu and Kashmir who continue to remain…

Srinagar: Security forces on Monday recovered a old rusted grenade in Safakadal area of Central Kashmir's Srinagar district. A top police officer told GNS that this morning a old rusted grenade was found by security forces near garbage…

Shopian: Four persons were injured after two motorcycles collided at Chotipora Crossing in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday. Reports reaching GNS said that a collision took place between two motorcycles bearing registration…

Jammu: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Sunday briefed Defence Minister Rajnath Singh through video conferencing on the ground realities in cloudburst-hit Chasoti village, highlighting the massive loss of life and property, as well as…