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on Aug 23, 2024
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Assembly Election 2024: Govt declares poll dates as paid holidays in J&K

Srinagar, Aug 23 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday declared the election dates – September 18 and 15, and October 1 – on which assembly polls are scheduled to be held as paid holidays in the Union Territory. In an order, a copy of which lies with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the government […]

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on Aug 23, 2024
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29-Year-Old driver electrocuted to death in Samba’s Ramgarh

29-Year-Old driver electrocuted to death in Samba’s Ramgarh Samba, 23 Aug (KB): A 29-year-old driver died from an electric shock when the vehicle he was unloading came into contact with a live electricity wire in the Ramgarh area of Samba, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir Bulletin (KB) that the driver lost his […]

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on Aug 22, 2024
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Kashmir Horticulture Season Begins with High Demand for Pears, Early Apples Srinagar,

Aug 22: The horticulture season in Kashmir has kicked off with promising signs, as farmers and traders report a peak in demand for pears and early apple varieties.As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), of-late the favourable weather conditions this year have contributed to a robust start for the region’s fruit industry, which is crucial […]

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on Aug 22, 2024
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Three-Storeyed residential house engulfed in fire at Srinagar

Stinagar, Aug 22 (KB): In a turn of events last night, a three-story residential house area was fully gutted by flames in Rathpora Eidgah area of Noorbagh in central Kashmiri’s Srinagar district. An official told news agency—Kashmir Bulletin (KB), that the fire broke out at about 9:55 pm, and the premises were gutted, involving an […]

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on Aug 21, 2024
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The Rahul factor in J&K Politics: Alliance talks with NC in final stage Congress leader meets Abdullahs in Sgr, Parleys initiated with PDP also for the possibility of tripartite alliance, efforts aimed at putting a united front against BJP

Srinagar, Aug 21 (KNO): Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s arrival in Srinagar on Wednesday has added fuel to the politics as hectic parleys are on to forge a tripartite alliance against BJP in J&K. Rahul meet Abdullahs in Srinagar to give final touches to alliance proposals while as Congress is also in touch with the […]

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on Aug 21, 2024
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Election Expenditure Observer reviews preparations for Assembly Elections in Kulgam

KULGAM, AUGUST, 21: The Election Expenditure Observer for Kulgam district, Dasari Balaiah Wednesday chaired a meeting at the mini-secretariat in Kulgam to review preparations for the upcoming Assembly Elections in all three constituencies of the District. During the meeting, the ADDC and ADC briefed the Observer on the overall profile of the three Assembly constituencies […]

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on Aug 21, 2024
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CMO Ramban orders inquiry as patient dies in absence of doctors at SDH Banihal

Srinagar, Aug 21 (KNO): An elderly patient died at Sub District Hospital (SDH) Banihal in Ramban as no doctor was allegedly present to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at the hospital. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a 70-year old man identified as Ghulam Nabi Bhat suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease was taken […]

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on Aug 21, 2024
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CS reviews functioning of Transport Department Asks for improving challan disposals and strictness against traffic offenders

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 21: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of Transport Department to review its functioning . Besides the Secretary, Transport; the meeting was attended by IG Traffic; Transport Commissioner; MD RTC; Director, Motor Garages and other concerned officers. During this meeting the Chief Secretary enjoined upon the Traffic Police to carry out […]

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on Aug 21, 2024
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Fire Devastates Band Saw Mill in Tulmulla Ganderbal

Ganderbal, August 21 : Massive fire devastated a band saw mill in the Tulmulla area of Ganderbal District, causing significant damage and heavy losses.   An official from the Fire & Emergency Services told that, police, fire tenders, and locals are on the scene, working to control the fire.   The mill, jointly owned by […]

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on Aug 20, 2024
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‘Secret talks’ going on between Ghulam Nabi Azad and Congress over ‘Gharwapsi’: Sources* *Several DPAP leaders are likely to meet Rahul, Kharge in Srinagar over joining; Nearly 20 leaders from PC, Apni Party, NC, PDP likely to join Congress soon’* *Srinagar, Aug 20: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief and former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad has opened channels of communication with the Congress high command and held several “secret talks” with the top leadership, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, over his “Gharwapsi” (return to the grand old party) ahead of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.* _“Azad has been in touch with Congress’s central leadership since his party’s grim performance in the Lok Sabha polls in J&K and held talks with them. During his talks, he has shown interest in his return to Congress,” sources said._ *However, the former J&K chief minister was particular about getting a “top position in Congress respectfully,” about which some senior leaders have strong reservations.* _“Azad also wanted that announcement about his joining should come from the central leadership of Congress rather than from him or his party,” a Congress functionary told KM, wishing anonymity._ *Azad left Congress in August 2022 after he resigned from all party positions and quit the primary membership.* _In his five-page resignation letter to then-party president Sonia Gandhi, he called the party’s election process for leadership a “farce and sham” and said that the party had reached a point of “no return.”_ *Over a month after quitting the Congress despite a half-century-old association, Azad announced his party on September 26, 2022.* _Sources said, keeping electoral politics in mind, Azad and his party colleagues may be looking for options ahead of the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir._ *They said several DPAP leaders are also planning to meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Srinagar to discuss the ways and means for joining the Congress.* _Amid the speculations, DPAP on Sunday denied reports of Azad and his party joining Congress, even though the party’s senior leader, Taj Mohiuddin, announced his decision to join Congress._ *Meanwhile, a senior party leader claimed that nearly 20 top leaders from different political parties are in touch with Congress to join the party. However, he didn’t divulge the identities of any of the aspiring entrants.* _These leaders belong to the Apni Party, DPAP, People’s Conference (PC), National Conference (NC), and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he said._ *Notably, Congress has already formed a five-member committee to hold talks with different parties and individuals over the alliance.* _The panel is led by newly appointed J&K Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra and comprises All Indian Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir, working committee presidents Raman Bhalla and Tara Chand, and former JKPCC chief Vikar Rasool Wani._ *Sources said the committee has been tasked with holding talks with other leaders about their return to the party.

Several DPAP leaders are likely to meet Rahul, Kharge in Srinagar over joining; Nearly 20 leaders from PC, Apni Party, NC, PDP likely to join Congress soon’ Srinagar, Aug 20: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief and former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad has opened channels of communication with the Congress high command and held […]

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