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Historic Sighting of European Greenfinch in Kashmir
In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of birdwatchers in Kashmir recorded the first-ever sighting of the European Greenfinch (Chloris chloris) in India on 10th February. The bird was observed in the Botanical Garden, Srinagar, at around…
CUK to orgainse two day All India Inter-University Winter Games at Gulmarg
Aijaz Dar
Srinagar 28 January: To boost the young talent in sports Central University of Kashmir is going to organize two days All India Inter-University Winter Games at the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg in which participants from 27…
Shutdown for Doodhganga water treatment plant cancelled
The Water Works Division, Srinagar has announced the postponement of the scheduled desilting of the 1.5 MG Service Reservoir at the 10 MGD Water Treatment Plant in Doodhganga.“The maintenance, initially planned for January…
Bangladesh court orders arrest warrant for Sheikh Hasina
A Bangladeshi court today ordered an arrest warrant for exiled ex-leader Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August after she was toppled from power by a student-led revolution, reported AFP."The court has... ordered the…
PM Modi Announces 10-Point Plan to Enhance India-ASEAN Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a comprehensive 10-point plan to enhance the India-ASEAN partnership during the 21st India-ASEAN Summit on Thursday, PTI reported.Highlighting the importance of these ties for Asia's…
Foreign diplomats make surprise landing in Kashmir amid polls
A 15-member foreign delegation made a surprise landing in Kashmir on a day when the second phase of the polling is in full swing for 26 Assembly constituencies of the UT. The diplomats stated that their purpose is to "observe…
Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israel’s military has announced that its warplanes have hit more than 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and other sites on Thursday night on specific locations in southern Lebanon.Among these was a weapons storage facility.…
Kashmir Reopens Apple Export Trade with Bangladesh
With the political situation in Bangladesh showing signs of stabilisation, Kashmir's fruit industry has cautiously resumed its apple exports to the country, particularly the American Apple variety.The development comes…
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina quits, flees
In a significant turn of events, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned from her position amid escalating unrest in the country.Thousands of protesters stormed her official residence in Dhaka, prompting her…
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the early hours of the morning in Iran, the Palestinian militant group said today, drawing fears of wider escalation in a region shaken by Israel's war in Gaza and a worsening conflict…