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Imam of Hazratbal Dargah Removed Till Completion of Enquiry in Alleged Forced Conversion

Imam of Hazratbal Dargah Removed Till Completion of Enquiry in Alleged Forced Conversion SRINAGAR: Days after an FIR was registered over alleged forced conversion, J-K Waqf Board has relieved the cleric of Hazratbal shrine and constituted an enquiry committee to probe his role, UNI reported. On Jumat-ul-Vida- the last Friday of Ramazan, a...
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No Taraweeh, Shab-e-Qadr at Jamia Masjid, Mirwaiz Placed Under House Arrest: Anjuman Auqaf

No Taraweeh, Shab-e-Qadr at Jamia Masjid, Mirwaiz Placed Under House Arrest: Anjuman Auqaf SRINAGAR: The historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar has been closed ahead of the Shab-e-Qadr as authorities have disallowed nigh-long prayers in the Masjid, Anjuman Auqaf said on Saturday. Auqaf said that following Asr prayers, the authorities closed the gates of Jama...
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Gangster, Police Officer Killed, SPO Injured In Shootout In GMC Kathua

Gangster, Police Officer Killed, SPO Injured In Shootout In GMC Kathua SRINAGAR: A gangster and an Assistant Sub Inspector of police were killed and an SPO was injured during an encounter within the premises of Government Medical College Kathua, officials said on Wednesday. They said that based on a tip off,...
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Centre to Consider Revoking AFSPA, Pull Back Troops from J&K: Amit Shah

Centre to Consider Revoking AFSPA, Pull Back Troops from J&K: Amit Shah SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the central government will consider revoking Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Jammu and Kashmir. In an interview with the JK Media Group, Shah also said the government has plans to...
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Night Temperature Drops at Most Places, MeT Forecasts Light to Moderate Rain, Snow

Night Temperature Drops at Most Places, MeT Forecasts Light to Moderate Rain, Snow SRINAGAR: Weather department here has forecast light to moderate rain and snow at widespread places in Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours. A meteorological department official here told GNS that there is also possibility of light rain and snow...
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Kashmir University Postpones Exams Scheduled for Tomorrow

Kashmir University Postpones Exams Scheduled for Tomorrow SRINAGAR: University of Kashmir on Wednesday announced postponement of exams scheduled for tomorrow – March 7, 2024.“It is notified for the information of all concerned candidates that all the examinations of University of Kashmir, which were scheduled to be...
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Four killed, Three Others Injured in Ramban Road Accident

Four killed, Three Others Injured in Ramban Road Accident SRINAGAR:  Four persons were killed and three others sustained injuries after a vehicle they were travelling in skidded off a road in Ramban district on Monday morning. Reports reaching GNS said that a sumo vehicle on way from Maligam to...
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Hartal Calendars Replaced by University, School Calendars in J&K: LG Sinha in Jammu

Hartal Calendars Replaced by University, School Calendars in J&K: LG Sinha in Jammu SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday while showering praises on the Prime Minister Narendera Modi said that gone are the days when hartal calendars would be issued from the neighbouring country as J&K is following the calendars...
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Around 20,000 Tourists Throng Gulmarg in Six Days Since Snowfall

Around 20,000 Tourists Throng Gulmarg in Six Days Since Snowfall SRINAGAR: Gulmarg, the picturesque hill station in Kashmir, has experienced a significant influx of tourists, recording a staggering 20,000 arrivals in just six days. The surge was witnessed following the end of a prolonged dry spell that had impacted the...
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Two Shot At In Srinagar, One Dead

Two Shot At In Srinagar, One Dead SRINAGAR: Suspected militants shot dead one person and injuring other in Karfali Mohalla Shalkadal area of Srinagar district on Wednesday evening. A top police officer told GNS that this evening militants fired upon two person from close range. One of...
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Bitter Cold Returns After Snowfall, Sonamarg Coldest at -15°C

Bitter Cold Returns After Snowfall, Sonamarg Coldest at -15°C SRINAGAR: Bitter cold returned to Kashmir with areas in south of Valley and Gulmarg recording severe conditions on Friday. A meteorological department official here told GNS Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.3°C against 0.2°C on previous night and it...
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Duo Booked Under PSA in Baramulla, Lodged in Central Jail Jammu 

Duo Booked Under PSA in Baramulla, Lodged in Central Jail Jammu  SRINAGAR: Two individuals were booked under stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) and lodged in Central Jail Kot-Bhalwal jail Jammu, police said on Monday. “Acting tough against ANEs Baramulla Police booked two persons namely Fayaz Ahmad Kumar alias Narshima son of...
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