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Drive free, pay once: Govt. plans annual and lifetime toll passes for highways

Drive free, pay once: Govt. plans annual and lifetime toll passes for highways There’s a good news for commuters! If everything goes as planned, travelling through highways in India will soon become seamless and hassle-free soon. The Indian Government is reportedly considering launching annual and lifetime toll passes to offer regular commuters a convenient and cost-effective travel experience on…

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Fire Engulfs House, Eight Shops in Bandipora’s Hajin

Fire Engulfs House, Eight Shops in Bandipora’s Hajin Hajin, Bandipora Feb 28: A devastating fire broke out during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday in the Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, reducing a residential house and eight shops to ashes, officials reported. According to officials, the blaze started in a residential building and quickly spread to adjoining shops,…

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Chief Justice inaugurates new building of DCC Kupwara

Chief Justice inaugurates new building of DCC Kupwara KUPWARA, FEBRUARY 27: Chief Justice High Court of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, Tashi Rabstan, today e-inaugurated the state-of-the-art new building for District Court Complex in Kupwara. This landmark development marks a significant milestone in the judicial infrastructure of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, aimed at improving access to justice for…

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Snow Clearance Lapses Paralyze Traffic Across Kupwara

Snow Clearance Lapses Paralyze Traffic Across Kupwara     More details Awaited…..

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Rain and Snowfall Disrupt Life Across J&K, Improvement Expected from February 28 Afternoon

Rain and Snowfall Disrupt Life Across J&K, Improvement Expected from February 28 Afternoon Srinagar, Feb 27 : Jammu and Kashmir witnessed widespread rain and snowfall over the past 24 hours, impacting daily life and transportation across the region. According to the Meteorological (MeT) Centre Srinagar, light to moderate rain and snow were reported at most places, with heavy rainfall recorded in…

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Amid Delay In Kashmir Train, Focus On Jammu-Srinagar National Highway For Now

Amid Delay In Kashmir Train, Focus On Jammu-Srinagar National Highway For Now Jammu: Since there has been no fixed timeline for starting the commercial train service to Kashmir, the current focus is back on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway (NH-44), which is the only lifeline for commuting for people of Kashmir valley. Though the significant work on a major portion of NH-44 has been completed…

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I Am Not a Marshal, Just Following Rules: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on J&K Budget Session, Circulating Bills Before Approval

I Am Not a Marshal, Just Following Rules: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on J&K Budget Session, Circulating Bills Before Approval Srinagar February 26: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has asserted that legislators cannot publicize bills, resolutions, or questions before they are officially admitted by the Speaker, dismissing opposition claims that such restrictions are…

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Centre Extends Benefits for Employees in Kashmir Valley for Three More Years

Centre Extends Benefits for Employees in Kashmir Valley for Three More Years Srinagar, Feb 25: The government has decided to extend the benefits and incentives for its employees working in the Kashmir Valley for another three years, starting from August 1, 2024. This decision was announced by the personnel ministry on Monday.   The Kashmir Valley includes 10 districts: Anantnag, Baramulla,…

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Helicopter Rides to Sunshine Point in Gulmarg Thrill Tourists

Helicopter Rides to Sunshine Point in Gulmarg Thrill Tourists Gulmarg J&K, Feb 26: A helicopter ride to the breathtaking Sunshine Point in the upper reaches of Gulmarg is fast becoming a major attraction for tourists, adding a new dimension to adventure tourism in Kashmir.  Owned by Majeed Bakshi, a Kashmiri entrepreneur currently residing in a European country, the $5 million helicopter was…

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Court Directs Toll Fee Reduction, Caps Distance Between Plazas

Court Directs Toll Fee Reduction, Caps Distance Between Plazas Srinagar, Feb 26: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to reduce toll charges across the Union Territory, citing unjustifiably high fees at several toll plazas. The court has given the ministry a deadline of four months to revise and lower the toll rates, ensuring…

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Soan Meeraas Festival Showcases Srinagar’s Artistic Heritage, Inspires Young Talent: DC Srinagar

Soan Meeraas Festival Showcases Srinagar’s Artistic Heritage, Inspires Young Talent: DC Srinagar Srinagar, Feb 25: The Soan Meeraas Heritage Festival in Srinagar turned into a vibrant celebration of Kashmir’s rich artistic traditions, with young participants showcasing their skills in painting and calligraphy competitions. The event, aimed at reviving cultural heritage, saw enthusiastic…

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Speak to Kill Sajad Lone Slams CM Over Mirwaiz’s Security

Speak to Kill Sajad Lone Slams CM Over Mirwaiz’s Security   ‘Your Father Ignored Security Warnings That Led to My Father’s Killing’: Lone to CM Srinagar, Feb 25: Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (JKPC) chief and MLA Handwara, Sajad Lone, has strongly criticized the Chief Minister over remarks regarding security for Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, calling them irresponsible and dangerous.   In a post on…

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Art 370 was transitional because status of J&K was not formalised: Omar Abdullah

Art 370 was transitional because status of J&K was not formalised: Omar Abdullah   Says if Accession is permanent than the conditions are also permanent Srinagar, Jan 25: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister & Nationa Confernce Vice President Omar Abdullah said that there is a context to word temporary or transitional associated with Art 370. Omar Abdullah has reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir’s…

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Kupwara Police Nabs Drug Peddler, Recovers Contraband

Kupwara Police Nabs Drug Peddler, Recovers Contraband Kupwara, Feb 24: As part of its relentless efforts to combat the drug menace, Kupwara Police apprehended a suspect and recovered contraband during a routine Naka checking at Dever near Kariwan Park under Police Station Lalpora on February 23, 2025. At approximately 1850 hours, a police team conducting routine surveillance observed a suspicious…

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Speaker reviews security, other arrangements for Assembly Budget Session

Speaker reviews security, other arrangements for Assembly Budget Session JAMMU, FEBRUARY 24: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather, today convened a meeting to review security and other related arrangements for the ensuing Budget Session of current JKUT Legislature to be held at Jammu from 3rd March, 2025. Present in the meeting were the officers from different…

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IGP Kashmir Inaugurates 03 day Training Programme on “Investigation of UAPA cases” in collaboration with NIA at PCR Kashmir

IGP Kashmir Inaugurates 03 day Training Programme on “Investigation of UAPA cases” in collaboration with NIA at PCR Kashmir Srinagar February 24: The IGP Kashmir inaugurated a three-day training program on the “Investigation of UAPA Cases,” in collaboration with the National Investigation Agency (NIA), at the Police Control Room Kashmir today. The initiative is designed for Investigating Officers…

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ECI to organise a conference of Chief Electoral Officers of States/UTs

ECI to organise a conference of Chief Electoral Officers of States/UTs New Delhi February 24: The Election Commission of India has scheduled a two-day conference with the Chief Electoral Officers of all States/UTs on March 4-5, 2025 at India International Institute of Democracy & Election Management, New Delhi. This is the first such conference to be held since Shri Gyanesh Kumar assumed charge…