Year: 2025

Commissioner of Railway Safety Clears Katra-Reasi Section for Train Operations

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Commissioner of Railway Safety Clears Katra-Reasi Section for Train Operations

Rail safety chief gives green signal to train operations on Katra-Reasi section The Commissioner of Railway Safety (Northern Circle) Dinesh Chand Deshwal has authorised the opening of the newly constructed broad gauge line to connect Kashmir with the rest of the country, railway officials said. This comes nearly a week after conducting a two-day statutory inspection of the Katra-Reasi section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway link. They said the CRS gave the authorisation for the start of public carriage of goods and passenger traffic in a seven-page letter to the concerned…

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Mystery Deepens: No Bacteria, Virus, or Disease Found in Budhal Deaths

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Mystery Deepens: No Bacteria, Virus, or Disease Found in Budhal Deaths

No bacteria, no virus, no disease behind Budhal deaths: Government Srinagar, Jan 15: In a startling revelation, the government announced today that no microbe—bacteria, virus, or otherwise—has been identified as the cause of the 14 deaths reported over the past month in Budhal village, Rajouri. The exact cause of the fatalities is suspected to be a neurotoxin, the nature and source of which is being investigated. Speaking to media persons today, Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakina Masood said that all the samples taken from the bodies of the…

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Snowfall and Festivities: Kashmir Valley Embraces Winter with Enthusiasm

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Snowfall and Festivities: Kashmir Valley Embraces Winter with Enthusiasm

Kashmir Valley Comes Alive With Winter Festivals Amidst Snowfall And Cold Temperatures Kashmir Valley, known for its breathtaking landscapes, is embracing the winter season with a series of vibrant snow festivals aimed at uplifting the spirits of local residents facing hardships due to heavy snowfall and frigid temperatures. The army and local administration have joined forces to organize these events, bringing joy and positivity to the far-flung areas of the region. The festivities kicked off in the picturesque Lolab and Shopian districts, where hundreds of people of all ages gathered…

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Srinagar Sectarian Unrest: Six Locals Held for Derogatory Remarks Against Caliphs

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Srinagar Sectarian Unrest: Six Locals Held for Derogatory Remarks Against Caliphs

Six locals held for inciting sectarian unrest in Srinagar: J&K Police The J&K Police on Wednesday said six locals had been arrested in Srinagar for inciting sectarian unrest with “derogatory remarks”. The move came in the wake of growing sectarian tensions in the Kashmir Valley over a video “containing derogatory remarks” against Islamic caliphs. “Six miscreants have been charged under Sections 126 and 170 of the BNSS [Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita] and have been detained at the Central Jail, Srinagar, for inciting sectarian unrest through derogatory remarks,” a police spokesperson…

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From Slopes to Spectacle: Skiing Takes Center Stage at Guldanda

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From Slopes to Spectacle: Skiing Takes Center Stage at Guldanda

Skiing at Guldanda: A New Era of Winter Tourism in Bhaderwah Nestled amidst the pristine beauty of Jammu and Kashmir, the snow-covered Guldanda meadow in Bhaderwah has become the latest hotspot for adventure tourism with the introduction of skiing. This exciting initiative, spearheaded by the tourism department in collaboration with the Bhaderwah Development Authority (BDA), promises to transform Guldanda into a vibrant winter sports destination. A New Beginning for Adventure Tourism Perched at an altitude of 10,000 feet above sea level, Guldanda, located along the Bhadarwah-Pathankot highway, offers breathtaking landscapes…

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Crackdown on Capitation Fees: Education Minister Promises Strict Action

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Crackdown on Capitation Fees: Education Minister Promises Strict Action

Will take action against schools demanding capitation fee: Education Minister Sakina Masood Srinagar, Jan 14: The Minister for Education, Health and Medical Education and Social Welfare Sakina Masood today called on parents to formally report schools demanding capitation fees, assuring them of the government’s strict action against such institutions. Speaking to media, Masood emphasised the need for community cooperation to curb this unethical practice. “Parents must put their foot down and assist the government in addressing this issue. We will ensure the strictest action against schools violating norms,” she said.…

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J&K Incomplete Without PoK, Says Rajnath Singh in Strong Message to Pakistan

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J&K Incomplete Without PoK, Says Rajnath Singh in Strong Message to Pakistan

J&K incomplete without PoK: Rajnath targets Pakistan Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reiterated India’s stance on Jammu and Kashmir being incomplete without Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), and that Islamabad must stop using the territory to sponsor terrorism or be ready to face consequences. Addressing an event on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day at Akhnoor in Jammu, the minister said, “For Pakistan, PoK is nothing more than foreign territory. The people living there have been deprived of a dignified life. Efforts are being made by Pakistan to mislead and provoke…

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Nasir Aslam Wani Calls for Constructive Criticism After Omar Abdullah’s Praise for PM Modi

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Nasir Aslam Wani Calls for Constructive Criticism After Omar Abdullah's Praise for PM Modi

Opposition parties should do constructive criticism: CM’s Adviser Nasir Aslam Wani A day after the opposition parties in Kashmir Valley came down heavily on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inauguration of Sonamarg tunnel, CM’s Adviser Nasir Aslam Wani advised them to do constructive criticism. “I am surprised at the kind of behaviour they wanted from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah,” Wani told reporters in Srinagar on Tuesday. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a guest and Omar Abdullah put forth his point and…

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State Health Agency Takes Action: Shifa and Florence Hospitals Face Six-Month Suspension

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State Health Agency Takes Action: Shifa and Florence Hospitals Face Six-Month Suspension

State Health Agency Suspends Empanelment Of Twin Private Hospitals For 6 Months; Imposes penalty of over Rs 26 lakh for illegal payments collected from beneficiaries Srinagar 14 Jan: The State Health Agency (SHA) in Jammu and Kashmir has suspended the empanelment of Shifa hospital, Srinagar and Florence Hospital Srinagar for violating the guidelines issued by National Health Authority (NHA). As per an order issued by SHA, a penalty of over Rs 26 lakh has been imposed on Shifa hospital and around Rs 3 lakh on Florence hospital for the illegal…

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United Front: Religious Leaders and Activists Take on Drug Menace in Kashmir

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United Front: Religious Leaders and Activists Take on Drug Menace in Kashmir

Ulema, Scholars, and Activists Unite in Kashmir to Tackle Drug Addiction and Women’s Issues A significant seminar addressing the escalating menace of drug addiction and the multifaceted issues affecting women in Kashmir was recently held at the Community Center Kralgund in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district. This pivotal event was organized by Abu Baseer Karwaan J&K and saw the convergence of Ulema, scholars, Imams, civil society activists, and students, all coming together with a shared resolve to confront these pressing social challenges head-on. In his powerful inaugural speech, Mufti Hilal articulated…

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