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Vehicle Owners Instructed to Remove Tinted Films
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have instructed all the vehicle owners to immediately remove from glasses the tinted films.Citing judgment of a Writ Petition by Apex Court, the Police said; “No film of any transparency is allowed at all as…
Foolproof security for Ashoora procession in Srinagar: ADGP
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that the foolproof security cover was ensured for the Ashoora procession that started from Bota Kadal area and will culminate at ImamBara Zadibal, Srinagar.Talking to…
J&K poll body chief orders revision of electoral rolls of SMC, JMC
In a significant move, Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Electoral Officer on Friday ordered special revision of electoral rolls for Srinagar and Jammu Municipal Corporations.In an order, a copy of which is in possession of the news…
Srinagar’s Batwara without power since last night
The residents of Batwara area of Srinagar on Thursday said that they are reeling under darkness since last night as electricity supply in the area vanished amid heavy rainfall and strong winds.The residents told the news agency—Kashmir…
After three decades, Srinagar reverberates with praises of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)
For the first time after three decades, thousands of Shia mourners hit the traditional routes of Srinagar to take out 8th Muharram procession.Amid praises for Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), thumping…
After 3 Decades, Govt Allows Muharram 8 Processions in Srinagar
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has formally allowed Muharram 8 processions in summer capital Srinagar, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said on Wednesday.Talking to GNS, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said that the…
Black Bear Leaves 3 Persons Injured in North Kashmir
At least three persons were injured in a bear attack in Mawar area of Handwara in north Kashmir's Kupwara district this afternoon.Reports reaching GNS said that a black bear emerged at Yahama village Mawar and attacked three persons…
Power supply snapped after protest over installation of smart meters in Srinagar
Electricity was snapped in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar city after locals staged a protest against the installation of Smart Meters on Tuesday morning.Local sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that a large number of locals…
SKIMS curtails visits of MRs
The SKIMS administration on Tuesday curtailed the visits of Medical Representatives to hospital premises."It has been conveyed by Director General Health Services, Government of India and endorsed by Director SKIMS & Ex. Officio…
Govt serious on allowing Muharram processions: Div Comm
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Tuesday said that government was serious on lifting decades restrictions on Muharram processions on two routes in Srinagar areas and that ball is in the Shia community court, who have…