Work on Katra-Qazigund rail link resumes

Press Trust of India

New Delhi, Sept 27: Fifteen months after suspension of work on Katra-Qazigund section of the Kashmir rail link project, Northern Railway has resumed constructions in the difficult terrain. Work was recommenced this week at tunnel No 43 near Sangaldan in Katra-Qazigund section, Northern Railway More

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India, Pak need to understand people’s aspirations: Mufti

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Sept 27: People’s Democratic Party patron Mufti Muhammad Sayeed today  said India and Pakistan need to understand the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir before drawing out a plan to resolve the Kashmir issue. “India and Pakistan will have to accede to the aspirations More

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Valley safe heaven for roadside Ayurvedic vendors

Fahad Shah

Srinagar, Sept 27: For the past some years, Kashmir valley has become a safe heaven for non-state subject Ayurvedic medicine vendors who claim to be famous Unani doctors.These vendors are a common sight in the city centre Lal Chowk and Batmaloo. They mainly sell some medicines made of natural ingredients More

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Draw of lots for additional Hajj seats today

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Sept 27: The distribution of additional Hajj quota of 1500 seats would be made through draw of lots on Monday at Hajj House Bemina.  This decision was taken at a high level meeting of the state Hajj Committee held Sunday afternoon under the chairmanship of minister of state, (Independent More

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‘Govt to improve quality of education’

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar Sept 27: A two-day seminar was organized by government college for women, Nawa Kadal on Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), sponsored by National and Accreditation Council Bangalore (NAAC) here Saturday.The minister for Higher Education and Labour and Employment, was chief guest while More

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'Army has to follow rules in court martial proceedings'

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Sept 27: Army has to give mandatory four days time to a soldier before court martial him for any offence, the Supreme Court has ruled. Rejecting the Centre’s argument that the Rule 34 of the army in 1954, which mandates a 96 hours gap between the time of charge and actual trial, was More

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India cordoned by China: RSS

Press Trust of India

Nagpur, Sept 27: India is not adequately prepared in the event of any hostility with China and should take effective steps to secure its border, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said here today. Addressing his first Dussehra rally after becoming the RSS chief at Reshimbagh ground, Bhagwat expressed More

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15 Corps Artillery brigade celebrate Gunners Day

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Sept 27: The gunners of 15 Corps Artillery Brigade today celebrated their 183rd Gunners Day here, a Defence Ministry spokesman said.However, the day will be celebrated tomorrow by the Regiment of Artillery all over the country as the “Gunners Days”, he said, adding on this day in the year More

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Windstorm damages crops, houses Shahid Rafiq

GK NEWS NETWORK

Kupwara, Sept 27: A strong windstorm this evening destroyed standing crops in Kalaroose and Hayhama areas of this frontier district. At least eight persons were injured and six houses damaged due to strong winds and hailstorm.Reports said that strong windstorm hit Kalaroose villages in Lolab valley More

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