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City in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir

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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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J&K Police's counter intelligence wing has arrested Showkat Ahmad Dar for running a radical social media handle that disseminated extremist content. Dar, who glorified terrorism and incited..
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J&K govt will promote religious, border tourism: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah has announced plans to transform Srinagar into a major tourist destination by promoting religious tourism and exploring lesser-known border spots like Gurez and..
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A study by SKIMS Medical College in Srinagar has found that the acknowledgments in medical theses in J&K often use repetitive, copy-pasted phrases. Common expressions thanking guides and invoking..
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The warning comes in the backdrop of 17 deaths reported from Rajouri district due to a mysterious illness. The department asked people to boil the spring water for a prolonged period if at all it is to..
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22-bogie train's 1st trial run between Katra-Srinagar stations a success

Indian Railways successfully completed the first trial run of a 22-bogey train from Katra to Srinagar, marking a significant achievement in connecting the Kashmir valley with Jammu and the rest of..
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CRS green-lights trains on Katra-Reasi section

The Commissioner for Railway Safety has approved the Katra-Reasi section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail project, paving the way for regular train services between Jammu and Srinagar. The..
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Z-Morh tunnel just the start of big J&K upgrade: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sonamarg tunnel, initiating significant infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir to boost tourism and reduce travel time between Srinagar and Leh. Road..
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PM Modi is set to open the 6.5-km Z-Morh tunnel on January 13, enhancing all-weather connectivity to Sonmarg in Kashmir. The railways successfully tested a train on the Katra-Banihal section, linking..
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Spice Jet issued a warning of flight delays due to poor visibility caused by bad weather in multiple cities including Delhi, Amritsar, and Patna. Passengers are advised to check flight statuses to..
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Srinagar and several parts of Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall, with temperatures staying below freezing for the second consecutive day. Kokernag was the coldest at minus 8.1 degrees Celsius. Kashmir..
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30 years on, Srinagar's 'biggest' security bunker dismantled

In a significant move, one of the oldest security bunkers in Srinagar's Safakadal area, built in the early 1990s by the BSF, is being dismantled. Local residents have welcomed the move, noting that it..
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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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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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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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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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JKCA case: ED plea in Srinagar court seeking addition of fresh charges against Farooq Abdullah

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Srinagar recognised as 'World Craft City'

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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 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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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

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