Day: March 5, 2022

10 Points: Russia declares ceasefire in two war-hit Ukraine cities for evacuations

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10 Points: Russia declares ceasefire in two war-hit Ukraine cities for evacuations

Ukraine war: Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine last week. Russia on Saturday declared a ceasefire in two war-hit Ukraine cities – including the strategic port city of Mariupol – to open humanitarian corridors for civilians. “Today, March 5, from 10 am Moscow time, the Russian side declares a regime of silence and opens humanitarian corridors for the exit of civilians from Mariupol and Volnovakha,” news agency AFP quoted the defense ministry as saying. While the residents have been told to leave the cities, there is no confirmation, however,…

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Kashmir Calling: Nationwide promotional campaign started by J&K Tourism Department

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Kashmir Calling: Nationwide promotional campaign started by J&K Tourism Department

The J&K Tourism Department has started its promotional campaign among the various tourism markets across the country. In this connection, the Department has been participating in the three days Travel and Tourism Fair at Bangalore and India Travel Mart at Ahmedabad beginning today. Joint Director, Tourism, Jammu, Natasha Kalsotra and CEO, Gulmarg Development Authority, Ghulam Jeelani Zargar are attending the Tour & Travel Fair at Bangalore whiles as CEO, Rajouri Development Authority, VivekPuri, and Deputy Director, Tourism, Kashmir, AhsanulHaq are representing the Department at the India Travel Mart at Ahmedabad,…

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After 7 months friday prayers resume at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar

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After 7 months friday prayers resume at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar

Friday congregational prayers were held at the Masjid after 30 weeks, making it an emotional moment for worshippers, thousands of them, who had reached old Srinagar from all parts of Kashmir. Most of the people said the level of excitement was such that they were eager to reach the Masjid right since the morning. Emotional scenes were witnessed the moment the revered mosque was thrown open on Friday afternoon. People in large numbers were seen occupying every corner of the Masjid. Even women in large numbers thronged the Masjid to offer…

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