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Srinagar: City in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar is a city in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. It is the largest city and summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, which is an Indian-administered union territory. It lies in the Kashmir Valley along the banks of the Jhelum River, and the shores of Dal Lake and Anchar Lakes, between the Hari Parbat and Shankaracharya hills. The city is known for its natural environment, various gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts like the Kashmir shawl, papier-mâché, wood carving, carpet weaving, and jewel making, as well as for dried fruits. It is the second-largest metropolitan area in the Himalayas.

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Army jawan dies of cardiac arrest during search operation in Srinagar

An Indian Army soldier, Jasvinder Singh, died of a cardiac arrest during a search operation in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, following a Tuesday encounter where Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Junaid Ahmed..
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India’s first water transport service ‘Uber Shikara’ launched in Kashmir

Uber Shikara, a new pre-booked water transport service, is launched at Dal Lake in Srinagar, allowing tourists to book shikara rides through the Uber app. Starting with seven locally-owned shikaras,..
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Uber rolls out India's first shikara ride on Srinagar's Dal lake, know how to book, timings and more

Each ride, accommodating up to four passengers, can be booked for a one-hour duration between 10 am and 5 pm from Shikara Ghat No. 16. Reservations are available up to 12 hours in advance and can be..
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Srinagar records season's coldest night at minus 2.1 degree Celsius

Srinagar experienced its coldest night of the season with temperatures dropping to minus 2.1 degrees Celsius. Shopian was even colder, recording minus 5.5 degrees Celsius. The weather is expected to..
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Mallikarjun Kharge salvo at Amit Shah over Article 370 ‘strikes’ Congress-NC ties

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge's comments about Article 370 have sparked controversy within the party's alliance in Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, a member of the National..
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NIA attaches property of terrorist arrested for killing 2 migrant workers in Kashmir

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) attached property belonging to Adil Manzoor Langoo, a key suspect in the February killing of two migrant workers in Srinagar. Langoo, linked to the..
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Woman hit in Srinagar market grenade attack dies

A 45-year-old woman, injured in a grenade attack at a Srinagar market on November 3, succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday. The attack, attributed to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, left 11 others..
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Trekkers caught in anti-terror op dial '100', rescued

Two teachers on a trekking trip in Srinagar's Zabarwan mountains found themselves caught in the crossfire of an anti-terror operation. Mistaken for terrorists, they took cover until they could contact..
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J-K: Exchange of fire between terrorists, security forces in forest area of Srinagar

According to Kashmir police, a joint operation was launched by the police and security forces in the Zabarwan forest area of Srinagar on Sunday morning.
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Srinagar grenade attack: LeT trio arrested, booked under UAPA

Three suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba members have been apprehended by Jammu and Kashmir Police in connection with the grenade attack on a Srinagar market earlier this month. The attack, which injured twelve..
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'No justification for..' J-K CM Omar Abdullah reacts to Srinagar terrorist attack

The grenade explosion, which occurred near the busy Sunday market across from the Tourist Reception Centre, left at least 12 people injured.
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J-K: Five injured after terrorists attack Srinagar weekly market with grenades

Terrorists on Sunday, i.e., November 3, attacked the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) and weekly market in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar with a grenade, leaving five injured.
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Security forces kill 2 terrorists, including a foreign national in Jammu and Kashmir

Two terrorists killed in ongoing encounters with security forces in Anantnag and Srinagar while recent violence against laborers in Jammu and Kashmir.
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J-K: Gun battle breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Srinagar's Khanyar

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Khanyar area of the city on Saturday morning following inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area, the officials added.
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J-K Assembly Election 2024: 'Abdullahs, Muftis, Gandhis have given...,' says PM Modi in Srinagar

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Nobody can suppress our voice, truth is with us: Engineer Rashid in Srinagar

Engineer Rashid, MP from Baramulla, returned home after five years in prison. He stated that while Kashmiris desire peace, it must be on their terms, not those set by the Centre. Opposing the..
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JKCA case: ED plea in Srinagar court seeking addition of fresh charges against Farooq Abdullah

The Enforcement Directorate has filed an application to add new criminal charges against former J&K chief minister Farooq Abdullah in the JKCA money laundering case. Following a high court decision..
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IAF Wing commander accused of sexual assault by woman officer; IAF cooperating with probe

The Indian Air Force is assisting Budgam police in investigating a sexual assault complaint made by a woman flying officer against a Wing Commander. Both individuals are currently stationed in..
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'Discovered power to...': Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pens note on Bharat Jodo Yatra's 2nd anniversary

Rahul Gandhi launched the yatra from Kanyakumari on September 7, 2022. It culminated on January 30, 2023, as he capped the ambitious 145-day journey in Srinagar.
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Srinagar recognised as 'World Craft City'

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital, has been designated a 'World Craft City' by the World Crafts Council. This recognition celebrates the city's rich artisan heritage and skills, aiming to..
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'Preparations for assembly polls in J&K have begun': PM Modi inaugurates developmental projects worth Rs 1,500 crores

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PM Modi arrives in Srinagar, will lead International Yoga Day event on tomorrow

This is PM Modi's first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after taking charge at the Centre for the third term.
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PM Modi on his way to Srinagar, to lead Yoga Day celebrations tomorrow

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PM Modi to visit J-K today, to lead International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21

The 10th International Day of Yoga will take place at SKICC in Srinagar on June 21 at around 6:30 a.m., and the prime minister will be attending.
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Over 7,000 people to join PM Modi in Srinagar on 10th Yoga Day: J-K LG


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PM Modi to lead yoga day celebrations from Srinagar on June 21

The main International Day of Yoga celebrations will be held at SKICC in Srinagar on June 21, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This year's theme 'Yoga for Self and Society' emphasizes yoga's role..
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1st trial train reaches Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir via highest rail bridge

Indian Railways operated the first trial train from Sangaldan to Reasi, including on the world's highest rail bridge built on Chenab river in J&K, on Sunday. With this rail link, travel between the..
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Fire destroys Gulmarg Shiva temple with Kashmir’s royal links

A 109-year-old Shiva temple, connected to Kashmir's former royal family, burned down in a dawn fire on Wednesday in the tourist town of Gulmarg, 55 kilometers from Srinagar. Constructed in 1915 by..
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Jammu & Kashmir Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Full list of winner and loser candidates will be announced soon

The 2024 Lok Sabha election in Jammu and Kashmir is notable as the first general election since the abrogation of Article 370. Held in five phases from April 19 to May 20, it covers five..
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Srinagar-bound Vistara flight gets hoax bomb threat call


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Hot hills: Mercury at record high in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, J&K

Himalayan states Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir are experiencing record-breaking temperatures this May. Dehradun hit 43°C, matching its 2012 record, with temperatures exceeding..
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At 58.5%, J&K records highest overall turnout in 35 years

Jammu & Kashmir recorded the highest voter turnout in 35 years, with notable increases in Srinagar, Baramulla, and Anantnag-Rajouri. However, the turnout in Jammu region slightly decreased compared to..
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Mirwaiz, kin among 7 booked for encroaching evacuee land; Hurriyat chairman alleges harassment

Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq denies land grab charges by J&K Police’s anti-corruption bureau (ACB) for allegedly encroaching on evacuee/custodian land in Srinagar.
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'J&K statehood restoration a solemn promise, working hard for it', says PM Modi

Calling the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir's statehood a "solemn promise', Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an interview with the news agency PTI, said that his government has been "working very hard to..
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Voter turnout in fourth phase clocks 69.2%, highest till now

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PM Narendra Modi celebrates 38% turnout in Srinagar as validation of govt's decision to abrogate Article 370. Home Minister Amit Shah interprets it as a sign of growing democracy in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Dip continues: 67.3% vote in Lok Sabha election Phase 4 against 69.6% in 2019

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Record voter turnout in first LS polls in Srinagar since Article 370 nullification

The Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency in Srinagar recorded a voter turnout of 36.1% on Monday, the highest since the 1996 polls. The election, post-nullification of Article 370, witnessed a three-way..
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Srinagar set for polls today, first after 370 scrapping

Srinagar-Ganderbal Lok Sabha seat in Jammu and Kashmir to witness election with main competition among Aga Ruhulla (NC), Waheed Para (PDP), and Ashraf Mir (Apni Party). BJP opts out, low-key..
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Lok Sabha elections: Phase 4 campaign for 96 seats in 10 states ends amid heatwave conditions

Among the notable contestants in this round are Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav (Kannauj), NCP’s Omar Abdullah (Srinagar), Union ministers Giriraj Singh (Begusarai) and Nityanand Rai (Ujiarpur),..
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First batch of Haj pilgrims from Srinagar depart for Saudi Arabia

The first batch of pilgrims from Srinagar departed for Medina in Saudi Arabia on Thursday to perform Haj. A Haj pilgrim said, "We are thankful to the (central) government for extending us all necessary..
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Air India Express sacks 25 employees a day after mass 'sick leave'

Tata Group-owned Air India Express has sacked its cabin crew members who reported 'sick leave' on Wednesday leading to the cancellation of over 90 flights. The sudden disruption in operations led to..
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NIA conduct raids at several locations in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar


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A Bridge Too Far: Locals Blame Stalled Project For Jhelum Tragedy

The incomplete Ganderbal bridge tragedy in Srinagar, with the boat capsize and drowning of six schoolchildren, exposed delays and challenges. The urgent need for completion to prevent future disasters..
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6 drown, 3 missing as boat capsizes in Jhelum in Srinagar

Six, including five schoolchildren, drowned in Jhelum River near Batwara, Srinagar. Boat capsized with 15 people at 8 am. 3 missing, 6 rescued. SDRF, NDRF, police, locals aiding in the rescue..
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Lok Sabha: Mehbooba Mufti to fight against Ghulam Nabi Azad from Anantnag

Mehbooba Mufti to contest against Ghulam Nabi Azad. Sartaj Madni announced Mir Fayaz for Srinagar. PDP supports Congress on Udhampur and Jammu. National Conference announces candidates.
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'Omar's words hurt us': Mufti says PDP will fight LS polls alone, lands blow to INDIA bloc

PDP's Mehbooba Mufti plans to contest all 5 seats in Jammu & Kashmir for Lok Sabha elections, reacting to NC's Omar Abdullah's announcement. The Lok Sabha polls in the Union Territory will be held in..
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10 killed as taxi falls into gorge in J&K

Ten people, including Bihar migrants, died in a J&K taxi accident. Heavy rain, poor night vision suspected. PMNRF offers Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia. Jitendra Singh monitors rescue with SDRF. Accident on..
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In a record, Zoji La reopens after 35 days against 68 in 2023

Border Roads Organisation has reopened Zoji La (pass), the main obstacle in Ladakh's lifeline via Srinagar, for vehicular traffic after 35 days of being under snow against 68 days last year - a record..
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