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Kashmir shivers as temperatures remain below freezing point, Srinagar records season's coldest night

Srinagar recorded the minimum temperature at minus 2.1 degrees Celsius. At the same time, south Kashmir remains one of the coldest areas in the region. 

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India: J&K officials barred from using WhatsApp, Gmail for official communication

The order added that government-backed instant messaging platforms such as CDAC's Samvad, NIC's Sandesh etc, must be used for official communication. Additionally, all governmental departments…

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Kashmir opens doors for international events, hosts World Craft Council’s 60th anniversary

On the banks of the world-famous Dal Lake, the artisans from across the world will be meeting Kashmiri artisans. 

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Bee Queen of Kashmir Valley, Sania Zehra breaks all gender stereotypes

Sania is breaking all the gender stereotypes by choosing a profession not many women would take up. She has learned the art of beekeeping from her father, but it has not come easy. 

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Kashmir region hit by cold wave, temperatures recorded in minus degrees

Srinagar recorded the minimum temperature at minus 0.4ºC, while tourist destinations like Pahalgam were at minus 3.2 and Gulmarg at zero degrees. The coldest place in the Kashmir division was in…

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Indian army 'making all efforts to break terror ecosystem in Jammu-Kashmir'

Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar, GOC-IN-C Northern said that the Indian Army is also a major participant in the Make In India initiative to transform itself into a modern, Atmanirbhar and…

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Search operation continues in Gulmarg's Botapathri for second day; J&K LG says forces will take 'revenge'

Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir police and paramilitary forces continue to conduct a joint operation in the area. 

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LG Manoj Sinha holds review meeting to tighten security around all developmental projects in Kashmir division

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha directed security audit of infrastructure projects, round-the-clock nakas at strategic points, night patrolling and area domination

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J&K's Gagangeer attack: Counter Intelligence Kashmir raids multiple districts, busts recruitment module

The Counterintelligence Kashmir (CIK) carried out multiple raids in six districts of the Kashmir Valley. The raids were conducted in six districts – Srinagar, Ganderbal, Pulwama, Anantnag, Budgam…

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Jammu and Kashmir: CM Omar's govt under fire as statehood resolution does not mention Article 370

Omar Abdullah along with his ministers is being criticised by the opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir for only talking about statehood and ignoring Article 370.

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Omar Abdullah takes over as CM of Jammu and Kashmir. Issues first order to J&K Police

In a historic ceremony held at the scenic SKICC on the banks of the Dal Lake in Srinagar, Omar and five other leaders were administered the oath by J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha

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Omar Abdullah to take oath as J&K CM; security beefed up as India Alliance's key leaders likely to attend

Sources in the National Conference suggest that among those likely to grace the occasion is Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, who is expected to arrive in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. 

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