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Rains lash Jammu and Kashmir
Farmers have been advised to resume field operations from April 9, as daytime temperatures are expected to rise by several degrees later in the week
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Private hospitals in J&K warn of halting Ayushman services over unpaid dues
Hospitals warned they would be forced to stop offering treatment under the scheme, commonly known as the “Golden Card,” if dues are not cleared and supply chains restored.
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2 PWD officials arrested in Baramulla for Rs 13,000 bribe: ACB
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday said it arrested two public works officials in Baramulla district for allegedly accepting a bribe
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Hailstorm devastates apple orchards in south Kashmir, farmers report heavy losses
Farmers said extreme weather during the flowering stage has become more frequent in recent years, compounding financial stress as many rely on loans to sustain their orchards.
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Rain, landslides spark fear in vulnerable Baramulla areas
Residents said each spell of rain brings renewed concern.
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Srinagar-Jammu NC reopens for 2-way passenger traffic
Authorities on Tuesday reopened the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway for passenger traffic from both directions after restoration work, officials said.
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J&K mandates licensing, sets standards for drug rehabilitation centers
Kashmir Impulse Desk Srinagar, April 6 The Jammu and Kashmir government has introduced a new regulatory framework for drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centers, requiring mandatory licensing and setting detailed standards for infrastructure, staffing and treatment practices. Under rules notified this week, all such centers must obtain approval from designated authorities before operating. Existing facilities have […]
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Hailstorm damages apple orchards in south Kashmir
Kashmir Impulse Desk Srinagar, April 6 A sudden hailstorm swept through parts of south Kashmir on Monday, damaging apple orchards at a critical stage of development and raising concerns about a sharp decline in this year’s harvest. The storm, which lasted about 20 minutes, struck several villages in Shopian and Kulgam districts, including Feeripora, Mandujan, […]
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J&K reviews rollout of Urban Challenge Fund to boost city infrastructure
Kashmir Impulse Desk Jammu, April 6 Senior officials in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reviewed plans to implement a new urban development financing program, with an emphasis on identifying viable projects and leveraging private investment to modernize city infrastructure. At a meeting chaired by the chief secretary, Atal Dulloo, officials discussed the roadmap for the […]
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Audit flags Rs 1.24 lakh crore in unapproved spending in J&K
Kashmir Impulse Desk Srinagar, April 6 An audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has identified more than Rs 1.24 lakh crore in government spending in Jammu and Kashmir that was incurred without legislative approval, raising concerns about long-standing lapses in financial oversight. The expenditure, accumulated between 1980-81 and 2019-20, remains pending for […]