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Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates multimedia exhibition of CBC at Srinagar

Dr Jitendra Singh yesterday inaugurated a multimedia exhibition of the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) at Srinagar

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In a first, Kashmiri teacher develops solar-powered car

After 11 years of research and laborious work, the innovator has succeeded in turning his curiosity into a real endeavour by developing an inexpensive electric

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Young girls give Srinagar’s fishing community a new lease of life

Educated girls from fishing community of Habak Srinagar joined the ‘Umeed’ scheme of the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission a few years ago.

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Closure of Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid on holiest day of Ramadan sparks controversy

The famous Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area of the capital city of Srinagar was once again closed on Thursday night by the administration, causing an outcry.

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Omicron: RT-PCR test compulsory for international travellers in Srinagar

The State Executive Committee mandated stringent screening & administration of the COVID-19 RT-PCR test for foreign arrivals at Srinagar International Airport.

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Cold weather in Kashmir increases demand, prices for Kangri

As winter approaches in Kashmir Valley, demand for traditional firepots known as 'Kangris' has increased.

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Srinagar’s proposed metrolite project to take four years for completion

The metrolite project for J&K's summer capital Srinagar would take at least 4 years for implementation at a cost of Rs 5000 crore.

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Hyderpora Encounter: Bodies of two civilians returned to kin after families’ protest

The bodies of two civilians of Srinagar were exhumed after two days from a graveyard in Handwara area of northern district of Kupwara.

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Relatives of those slain at Hyderpora hold protests, demand fair investigation and remains of slain

Families of civilians killed in Srinagar's Hyderpora ‘encounter’ staged a protest on Wednesday, demanding justice and the handover of their loved ones' remains.

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Srinagar joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) with a special mention for craft and folk art

Srinagar city joins the list of creative cities network of UNESCO. Srinagar is the only Indian city to make it to the 49 new cities list for its craft and folk

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Uber cab services anticipated to be available in J&K’s Srinagar city

Uber, a renowned cab aggregator, is expected to launch its services in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital.

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Kashmir valley’s agricultural land is shrinking rapidly despite protective laws

In the absence of any monitoring agency, the establishment of hotels, retail malls, and residential dwellings on agricultural land continues apace in Kashmir.

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Targeted Killings: Security tightened as bunkers, frisking return to Srinagar

Security personnel in Kashmir are on pins and needles as a result of the surge in targeted attacks on civilians, especially on non-local labourers.

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Kashmir’s houseboat industry on the verge of collapse

Houseboats, which are an important element of Kashmir's rich culture and are commonly referred to as the valley's tourist gem, are rapidly disappearing.

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Civilians shot dead by gunmen in Kashmir’s Srinagar city

Five civilians among two Kashmiri Pandits have been killed in Kashmir valley since Tuesday, October 5. Most civilian killings have been taking place in Srinagar

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Srinagar turns Covid-19 hotspot yet again; restrictions to be imposed

The local administration is seriously considering to impose restrictions in order to curb the rate of new infections Srinagar: With Central Kashmir’s Srinagar d

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A Shikara Ride around Dal Lake: Militarization of Kashmiri Waters

In under two minutes of the shikara starting to row on the Dal Lake, we were asked to stop as a motorboat passed us, carrying soldiers from the Central Reserve

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Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s death & the controversy surrounding his secret burial

After suffering from acute respiratory ailments, Geelani, the nonagenarian separatist, died at his house in Srinagar’s Rehmatabad Hyderpora neighbourhood

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Except for two districts, mobile internet restored in Kashmir

Except in central Kashmir’s Srinagar and Budgam, mobile internet connectivity was restored at around 7 PM in all districts. SRINAGAR — Authorities in Jamm

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Rahul Gandhi visiting Srinagar on August 9 to meet local leaders

This will be the Congress leader’s first visit to the erstwhile state since Article 370 was repealed NEW DELHI — According to sources quoted by news agenc

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