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Amid heatwave, J&K announces 15 days summer vacation in Kashmir schools

Amid heatwave, J&K announces 15 days summer vacation in Kashmir schools

Srinagar, June 21 (UNI) With Kashmir experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, the J&K government on Saturday announced 15 days summer vacation for government schools across Kashmir that would begin from July 23, officials said today.

Over the past few days Kashmir has been witnessing abnormally high temperatures across various districts, with most places recording mercury levels well above normal. On Friday the summer capital Srinagar recorded the highest June temperature in 20 years.

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Precautionary Restrictions Imposed in Tehsil Singhpora to ensure peace and public safety

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Srinagar, July 20 (UNI) J&K government has imposed precautionary restriction in Tehsil Singhpora in Baramulla district from this evening to ensure peace and public safety, officials said.

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Punjab CM pays tribute to Fauja Singh

20 Jul 2025 | 9:38 PM

Beas (Jalandhar), July 20 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday joined thousands of people from all walks of life to bid a tearful farewell to world-renowned marathoner Fauja Singh, who was cremated in his native village.

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Himachal govt’s new recruitment scheme a bad joke: BJP leader

20 Jul 2025 | 9:25 PM

Kangra, July 20 (UNI) BJP National Working Council member Pawan Kajal today described "as a bad joke" the Himachal Pradesh government's new recruitment system, alleging the move was only meant to "deceive the unemployed".

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Jammu Crime Branch books fraudsters in job scams worth crores

20 Jul 2025 | 7:52 PM

Jammu, July 20 (UNI) The Jammu Crime Branch has booked fraudsters including a jailed govt school teacher Jameel Anjum for job scams involving huge amount of Rs 1.47 crore by registering three separate FIRs, an officer said today.

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J&K: Police arrest suspect using facial recognition system

20 Jul 2025 | 7:49 PM

Srinagar, July 20 (UNI) Police in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir today apprehended a suspicious individual through a facial recognition system.

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