‘Human-eater’ feline killed: J&K
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‘Human-eater’ feline killed: J&K

Administration on Tuesday killed the ‘Human-eater’ leopard, which has been claimed to be responsible for killing of 2 minor girls in separate places in Budgam district of J&K. An official told a Srinagar based news agency that after receiving directions from Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Akshay Labroo, in the backdrop of the recent incident, the authorities…

Election helpline number to combat objectionable messages, uphold electoral laws: Police
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Election helpline number to combat objectionable messages, uphold electoral laws: Police

Police on Sunday said that Election Helpline Number established at PCR Kashmir will primarily function to mitigate the potential threat posed by objectionable messages circulated through various social media platforms. “Apropos previous press release regarding Election Helpline Number “8899868589” established at Police Control Room Kashmir, it is further informed that the number will primarily function…

Kashmir: Night temp decreases in most places
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Kashmir: Night temp decreases in most places

Amid forecast for generally cloudy weather with possibility of light rain/snow from March 21, night temperature recorded a drop at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. A meteorological department official here told media that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 2.5°C against 3.5°C on the previous night which was below normal by 2.2°C for…

Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri

Administration anticipating record-breaking voter turnout in the polls : Div Com Kashmir

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Saturday said that upcoming elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be conducted in a free and fair manner. “The administration is anticipating record-breaking voter turnout in the polls,” he said. He said all preparations regarding the elections are in place and the administration is ready to hold the…

Unregulated dressed chicken floods Kashmir markets, experts raise alarm
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Unregulated dressed chicken floods Kashmir markets, experts raise alarm

The unregulated import of dressed chicken into markets across J&K from other states has sparked concerns about the potential health risks to consumers, a local news agency reported. According to the official data, approximately 30 percent of the market in J&K is now dominated by dressed chicken, with a staggering 90 percent of restaurants opting…

Kashmir: Night temp increases amid forecast for snow, rains
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Kashmir: Night temp increases amid forecast for snow, rains

Amid forecast for rains and snow from March 11-14, night temperature on Sunday recorded an increase in Kashmir Valley but continues to hover below normal level, officials said. A meteorological department official told media that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 2.2°C against minus 0.2°C on the previous night. It was below normal by 1.1°C for…

PM Modi at Jammu MA Stadium
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Security strengthened ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Kashmir

Extraordinary security arrangements were put in place throughout Kashmir on Sunday as the Valley gears up to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 7. This would be PM Modi’s first visit to the Valley after article 370 was abrogated on August 5, 2019. Last time, he visited the Valley in February 2019. PM Modi…

Sachin Tendulkar enjoys snowfall in Kashmir, to visit Kaman Post at LoC
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Sachin Tendulkar enjoys snowfall in Kashmir, to visit Kaman Post at LoC

Cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar has spent three days in the Gulmarg ski resort where nature welcomed him and his family with fresh snow for which Kashmir had been craving for over three months. “Sachin Tendulkar must be one of the most blessed human beings. His arrival in Gulmarg ushered in a bountiful snowfall for which…