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Husband’s company in Russia pressures Estonian PM to resign
Prime Minister of Estonia and her husband The Prime Minister of the European country of Estonia, Kaha Kals, is under pressure to resign after the reports of her husband’s investment in Russia came to the fore. According to foreign news agencies, the Prime Minister’s husband is a shareholder in a company that continues its operations in Russia. Two major Estonian…
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British Pakistani student’s world record in O-level examination
File photo British Pakistani student achieved record success in 34 subjects in GCSE exam, 16-year-old Mah Noor Cheema has created a new history across the world including the UK. In the O-level examination, he took 10 subjects as a school and 24 as a private candidate, and obtained A-star grades in all. According to foreign media, Mah Noor’s IQ level…
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After lithium, GoI to auction Kishtwar’s Sapphire mines
After discovering Lithium mines in Reasi district of Jammu division, the Government of India (GoI) is all set to auction Kishtwar’s Sapphire mines in a “scientific way”. This was stated by Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today at Kishtwar. The LG also paid obeisance at holy Shri Chandi Mata Machail shrine located near Sapphire mines. Speaking on the…
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ADC Sopore warns coaching centres
The authorities on Saturday warned coaching institutions, operating in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, of strict action for taking classes during school hours, thereby flouting government directives. An official said that there were several complaints against private coaching centres of taking classes during school hours in the sub-division, despite clear directives from the government. He said that following…
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Clashes between 2 armed groups in Tripoli, Libya, 27 killed
As a result of clashes between 2 armed groups in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, 27 people were killed and more than 100 were injured, while many citizens were trapped in their homes. According to the foreign news agency, there were clashes between two powerful armed groups in the southern region of Tripoli, the capital of Libya, in which at…
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Male body recovered from river Jhelum in Sopore
An unidentified male body was recovered from river Jehlum in north Kashmir’s Sopore town of Baramulla district on Friday morning, officials said. An official said that a body was recovered this morning from river Jehlum at Jamia bridge in Sopore. The body was spotted floating by locals, following which the Police was informed. “We have taken cognizance of the matter,…
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Dozen pilgrims injured in Udhampur road accident
Over a dozen Machail yatris were injured after a mini-bus on its way from Paddar to Jammu turned turtle in Udhampur on Srinagar-Jammu Highway, officials said. They said that a mini-bus (JK02AK-9277) carrying 25 pilgrims turned turtle near Batal Ballian area of Udhmpur when the driver lost control of it. At least 13 pilgrims sustained injuries and were shifted to…
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Non-local arrested for stealing pistol
Police have apprehended a suspect identified as Lokesh Kumar, hailing from Alipurdauar, West Bengal. The arrest took place at Regal Chowk during the early hours, where a joint police checkpoint was set up. The suspect was found to be in possession of a stolen pistol. “One person namely Lokesh Kumar of Alipurdauar West bengal a/p Elahibagh Soura caught with pistol…
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India deploys MiG-29 jets in Srinagar to tackle threats from enemies
India has deployed a squadron of upgraded MiG-29 fighter jets at the Srinagar air base to tackle threats from both the Pakistani and Chinese front. The Tridents squadron which is now also known as the ‘Defender of the North’ has replaced the MiG-21 squadron at the Srinagar air base which has traditionally been responsible for taking care of the threat…
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No restrictions, internet blockade on I-Day in Kashmir: Div Com
Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Saturday said there won’t be any restrictions on the eve of Independence Day in Kashmir while the internet and facilities will also function smoothly. Addressing a news conference, Bidhuri said that all the arrangements have been finalized to ensure smooth conduct of Independence Day. He added that the venue for the main event…
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