Kashmir
July 04, 2025
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Anantnag witnesses tourism boom; over 1.5 lakh visitors in two weeks at four destinations

Reopening of Kokernag, Achabal, Daksum, Verinag sparks tourist influx Anantnag, Jul 03 (KNO): The Anantnag district has witnessed a remarkable surge in tourist footfall, with over 1.5 lakh visitors thronging four prominent destinations—Kokernag, Achabal, Daksum, and Verinag—between June 17 and July 1. This spike comes in the wake of the recent reopening of these sites, […]

Kashmir
July 04, 2025
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Two Terrorist Associates Arrested in Tral; Explosives and Ammunition Recovered

Awantipora, July 3: In a major security operation, Awantipora Police along with the Army’s 42 Rashtriya Rifles and CRPF’s 180 Battalion arrested two terrorist associates in the Wagad area of Tral and recovered arms and explosive materials from their possession.   They have been identified as:   1 Umer Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din, […]

Kashmir
July 04, 2025
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CM flags off fleet of water tankers to strengthen drinking water supply in Kashmir

SRINAGAR, JULY 3: Chief Minister, along-with Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Ahmed Rana today flagged off a fleet of 10 water tankers from the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. This special initiative has been undertaken to ensure adequate water supply especially during Muharram. The initiative aims to augment water supply services across Kashmir valley, particularly in water-stressed […]

Kashmir
July 04, 2025
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SIA conducts searches in Bijbehara in migrant labourer’s killing case

Srinagar, July 03 (KNO): The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir carried out search operations at the premises of two suspects in the Bijbehara area of Anantnag in a case linked to the killing of a migrant labourer in April last year. According to a statement, issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), these searches were […]

Kashmir
July 02, 2025
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Shopian woman turns barren land into thriving cherry orchard

‘Seeks government support to get better market for fruit’ Srinagar, Jul 02 (KNO): In a fruit rich Malibugh village of Imamsahib hamlet in South Kashmir’s Shopian district, a 36-year-old Ameera Jan has transformed her life and livelihood by turning a once-barren patch of land into a thriving cherry orchard, producing thousands of boxes of fruit. […]

Kashmir
July 02, 2025
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SBSP State President Vivek Bali Welcomes First Batch of Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims Commends Shrine Board and Security Forces for Ensuring a Smooth and Safe Pilgrimage

Srinagar, July 2: The Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP), State President Vivek Bali extended a heartfelt welcome to the first batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims. He lauded the unwavering devotion and enthusiasm of the devotees who have arrived from across the country to participate in one of India’s most revered pilgrimages. The 45-day holy […]

Kashmir
July 02, 2025
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Bridge Collapse in Budgam Cuts Off Villages, Locals Urge Urgent Reconstruction

Budgam, July 02: In the aftermath of intense rainfall, a vital bridge over the Wamin Nallah in the Brass area of Arizal, Khansahib, collapsed on Wednesday, disrupting connectivity to several villages in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The bridge gave way under the pressure of gushing floodwaters and accumulated debris, leaving hundreds of residents cut off […]

Kashmir
July 02, 2025
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Summer Vacation for Colleges Extended Till Sunday: Edu Minister Sakina Itoo Says, Decision on School Vacations Soon Based on Weather Forecast

Srinagar, July 2: Amid the ongoing heatwave across the Valley, Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday announced the extension of summer vacations for colleges till Sunday, while adding that a review is underway regarding extension in school vacations. Speaking at an official function, the Minister Sakina Itoo as per news agency JKNS said, “As summer vacations […]

Kashmir
July 02, 2025
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As of now, no plans to extend summer vacation: J&K Education Minister Sakina Yatoo ‘We must understand that our children need to complete their syllabus, schools can’t remain shut every time there’s a spell of hot weather’

Srinagar, July 2: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Yatoo on Wednesday ruled out any immediate extension of the ongoing summer vacation in schools, stating that the 15-day break is sufficient for students She emphasized that reopening of schools after summer break remains our priority and any further decision will depend strictly on the assessment of […]

Kashmir
July 02, 2025
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Women protest over scarcity of water with empty buckets in Kralpora Qaziabad

Srinagar, July 02: The scorching heatwave has taken a toll on the women of Kralpora village in Qaziabad Kralgund,who have been grappling with a severe water shortage for the past 10 days. In view of this, protests are increasing across the state.   The protesting residents said that they were facing tremendous hardships due to […]