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  Kulgam, July 31: One non-local worker was killed and another sustained injuries after unidentified gunmen opened fire on them in the Kellam area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday evening, officials said. According to officials, the attackers fired upon the two non-local workers in Kellam, leaving both critically…

Srinagar, July 29: In a move aimed at improving access to passport services in remote regions, the Ministry of External Affairs has launched a three-day Mobile Passport Van service in Kargil under the Passport Seva Project (PSP). The Mobile Passport Van, deployed by the Regional Passport Office, Srinagar, will remain…

Srinagar, July 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has introduced a uniform Building Permission Fee Schedule across all Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, Municipal Committees and Development Authorities in the Union Territory, replacing the existing system under which different local bodies charged different rates. The order takes immediate effect. According to…

Srinagar, July 29: National Conference (NC) president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday strongly defended the rapid growth of hotels in Jammu and Kashmir, dismissing Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s remarks about thousands of “illegal” hotels and asserting that the hospitality sector has helped people become self-reliant instead of depending on government…

  Srinagar, July 28: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday expressed regret over her controversial remarks made during a protest at Jantar Mantar, saying she had misspoken and intended to say “Bahana Banta Hai” (it becomes an excuse), but inadvertently said only “Banta Hai” (it is justified).…

  Peak activity likely on July 30-31, Udhampur And Adjoining Areas To Receive Heavy To Very Heavy Rainfall Srinagar, July 27: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a fresh spell of rain and thundershowers across Jammu and Kashmir from July 28, with possibility of heavy to very heavy rain and…

Srinagar, July 27: Academic activities resumed across the Kashmir Valley on Monday as government and private schools reopened after a 21-day summer vacation. Students returned to classrooms in large numbers during the morning hours, bringing an end to the extended summer break announced by the School Education Department earlier this…

  Fake appointment orders, forged CID/Police verification used to deceive job seekers Srinagar, July 26 : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against three persons for their alleged involvement in a fake government recruitment racket. The…