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Srinagar author-filmmaker Ali Emran turns to spiritual writing to promote Kashmir’s Sufi heritage

Filmmaker and writer Ali Emran, who has contributed to promoting Kashmiri cinema through films and film festivals, is now exploring the world of literature to preserve and promote the Valley’s rich Sufi culture, spiritual traditions and composite heritage... read..

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Human rights defender Javed Beigh condemns Pakistan’s 1947 invasion of Jammu and Kashmir, alleges atrocities in PoJK

Javed Beigh, a human rights defender from Jammu and Kashmir, has strongly condemned Pakistan’s tribal invasion of the erstwhile princely state on October 22, 1947, accusing the Pakistani establishment of violence, oppression and continued human rights vio... read..

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J-K: ?CM Omar Abdullah approves doubling of MBBS, BDS Interns’ stipend to Rs 25,000

Jammu and Kashmir government notified a hike in the monthly stipend of MBBS/BDS interns from Rs 12,300 to Rs 25,000. ... read..

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"Difficult to find another Harbans Singh": JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah pays tribute to former J-K Minister

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) president Farooq Abdullah visited Gurdwara Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Nanak Nagar in Jammu to pay rich tributes to former state minister and veteran political leader, the late Sardar Harbans Singh.... read..

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Poonch Police observes Police Commemoration Day, pays tribute to personnel who laid down their lives

Poonch Police observed Police Commemoration Day by organising a wreath-laying ceremony at the Poonch Police Memorial to pay tribute to police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.... read..

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JK: Rajouri DC holds block diwas in border village of Bhawani; hears public grievances, reviews govt schemes

Rajouri Deputy Commissioner Devansh Yadav on Thursday chaired a Block Diwas programme in the border village of Bhawani in Nowshera, Jammu and Kashmir, to hear public grievances and facilitate the delivery of government services to residents in the border ... read..

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2 dead, 10 injured in Udhampur road accident: Union Minister Jitendra Singh 

At least two people were killed and ten others were left injured following a road accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said here on Wednesday.... read..

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J-K: At least 10 injured as passenger bus meets with accident in Udhampur

At least 10 people sustained injuries after a passenger bus met with an accident at Gala Pachound in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, Deputy Commissioner Ananth Dwivedi said on Wednesday.... read..

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J-K: BJP names Kishtwar MLA Shagun Parihar as BJYM national vice president

 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Kishtwar, Shagun Parihar, has expressed gratitude to the party’s central leadership, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Jammu and Kashmir unit after being appointed as the National Vice President of the Bharatiya... read..

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J-K: Devotees throng Mata Marada Shrine in Udhampur on Mahanavami

Devotees thronged the sacred Mata Marada Shrine in Tehsil Ghordi of Udhampur district on the ninth day of Sharadiya Navratri, celebrated as Mahanavami.... read..

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J-K: Over 72,000 students appear for Class 10 board exams in Kashmir

A total of 72,232 students appeared for the Class 10 board examinations across the Kashmir Valley, with the School Education Department making arrangements at 687 examination centres, Director School Education Kashmir Naseer Ahmad Wani said.... read..

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J-K: 1 GREF labourer dead, five injured in landslide during road construction in Poonch

One General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) labourer died and five others were injured after debris fell on them during road construction work on the Sawjian-Gulmarg road via Aangan Pathri in the Sawjian area of Mandi in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district,... read..

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J-K: Young women break age-old barriers to perform daily rituals, train as 'Panditains' at Jammu's Raghunath Temple

In a historic initiative aimed at breaking gender stereotypes and reviving ancient traditions, young girls in Jammu are taking centre stage in performing daily temple rituals and aartis at the historic Shri Raghunath Ji Temple.... read..

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J-K: Indian Army conducts three-day ‘Train with Your Army’ camp in Rajouri to strengthen civil defence preparedness

The Indian Army conducted a three-day residential training camp in Rajouri to strengthen civil defence preparedness and equip volunteers and disaster response personnel with skills to tackle emerging security threats and emergencies.... read..

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J-K: Handicrafts Department trains 20 women at carpet-weaving training centre in Udhampur

The Handicrafts Department has established a carpet-weaving training centre in Christian Colony, Udhampur, where 20 local women are learning traditional weaving skills, with the initiative aimed at preserving traditional crafts and improving employment op... read..

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District Judo Championship Rajouri promotes sportsmanship, discipline, self-defence amongst children

The District Judo Championship is being organised at the Indoor Complex of the Sports Stadium, Rajouri, with the aim of encouraging children to participate in sports, promoting their overall development and keeping them away from negative influences such ... read..

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J-K Police official's body recovered from Kishtwar forest, 3 detained for questioning

The body of Jammu and Kashmir Police Special Police Officer (SPO) Bashir Ahmed was recovered along with his SLR service rifle from the Trigam forest area in Kishtwar district on Friday.... read..

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Dogri Ramleela draws crowds, promotes Jammu's linguistic heritage

In an effort to promote the Dogri language and preserve the region's cultural identity, a Ramleela performance staged in Dogri during Navratri has been drawing audiences of different age groups in Jammu, with organisers saying the initiative aims to recon... read..

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Lal Ded’s poetry, portraits take centre stage at unique Pashmina exhibition in Kashmir

An exhibition of Pashmina shawls featuring the verses and portraits of revered Kashmiri Sufi poetess Lal Ded has drawn visitors in Kashmir, offering a unique blend of the region's rich literary heritage, spiritual traditions and exquisite craftsmanship.... read..

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J-K: Srinagar woman turns love for cooking into cloud kitchen venture

From preparing meals for family and friends to running her own cloud kitchen, Syed Urnaib is turning her passion for cooking into an entrepreneurial journey in Srinagar, with a vision to expand her business, empower women and generate employment opportuni... read..

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J-K: Large-scale development works underway in LoC border block of Seri in Nowshera

Development work in the Seri block in Nowshera sub-division of Rajouri district, along the Line of Control (LoC), aims to improve rural infrastructure, road connectivity, and employment opportunities for residents.... read..

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