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Cold wave tightens grip on J&K: Srinagar records season’s coldest night at –3.9°C

Srinagar, Nov 26: A severe cold wave has intensified across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, driving temperatures to new lows as the region braces for a prolonged spell of dry frigid weather. Srinagar city shivered at –3.9°C, the coldest night of the season so far, according to data shared by Kashmir Weather. The icy conditions were even harsher in several south and north Kashmir districts. Shopian remained the coldest in the Valley at –6.2°C, followed closely by Baramulla where the minimum temperature plunged to –5.9°C, and Pulwama which recorded –5.8°C. Popular tourist destinations also reeled under sub-zero temperatures, with…

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J&K Notifies Secretariat Duty Roster For Winter Months

Civil Secretariat Srinagar | File Photo Srinagar- The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday released the duty roster for Administrative Secretaries who will remain available at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar from December 2025 to January 2026. According to the order issued by the General Administration Department under Government Order No. 1521-JK(GAD) of 2025, senior officials from various departments will attend Secretariat responsibilities in weekly rotations. From December 1 to 5, Commissioner Secretary of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Saurabh Bhagat (IAS), and Commissioner Secretary of the Social Welfare Department, Sarmad Hafeez (IAS), will be stationed at the Secretariat.…

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Odisha approves 20 new industrial projects worth Rs 4,353 crore across 11 districts; 7,815 jobs on cards

In a significant boost to Odisha’s industrial expansion and employment landscape, the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) has approved 20 new industrial projects with a combined investment of Rs 4,353 crore. The clearances were granted during the Authority’s 142nd meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. According to the government, the projects will be established across 11 districts: Angul, Dhenkanal, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Khordha, Koraput, Puri, Sambalpur and Sundargarh, ensuring regionally balanced growth. Collectively, these units are expected to generate 7,815 employment opportunities, offering a major push to industrial job creation in both coastal and western…

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Zubeen Garg’s death was murder, not accident: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma created a major stir in the state Assembly on Tuesday by asserting that renowned singer Zubeen Garg did not die by “accident” but was, in fact, “murdered.” The 52-year-old musician passed away on September 19 while swimming in the sea in Singapore. Sarma made the statement during a discussion […] The post Zubeen Garg’s death was murder, not accident: Assam CM appeared first on EastMojo. Source link

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Manipur: Students march to Raj Bhavan to protest police action in Dolaithabi

Guwahati: Police stopped a large group of CC Higher Secondary School students just short of Raj Bhavan on Tuesday as they attempted to reach the governor’s office to protest what they described as excessive force used on internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Manipur’s Dolaithabi. The students began their march around 11 a.m. but were intercepted […] The post Manipur: Students march to Raj Bhavan to protest police action in Dolaithabi appeared first on NorthEast Now. Source link

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Human-Wildlife Conflict: Rotten fruit, vanishing buffers bring bears into Kashmir villages

Srinagar, Nov 25: At dusk in Kashmir, the night now growls back. According to wildlife officials and experts, rotting fruit, mismanaged waste, stray dogs, lost grazing lands, and vanishing buffer zones are blurring the line between forest and village, pulling bears and other wild animals into villages. The latest incidents occurred on Tuesday, when two black bears were trapped alive in separate operations in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Officials said one of the bears, captured at Andoo Nowgam in Shangus, was the same animal that injured a woman and a man on Monday. The second bear was caught in…

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J&K Tightens Checks On Vehicle Trade With New Guidelines

Representational Photo Srinagar- In a move aimed at curbing misuse and fraudulent transfer of vehicles, the Jammu and Kashmir government has issued fresh operational guidelines making authorisation mandatory for all dealers handling registered vehicles in the Union territory. Officials said the Transport Commissioner’s office has circulated new operational guidelines for the registration and authorisation of dealers of registered vehicles, following a notification issued by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The new framework makes authorisation compulsory for any entity dealing in resale, stock or handling of registered vehicles, with complete digital traceability ensured through the VAHAN platform.…

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Shraddha Kapoor 'manifesting' a film with Alia Bhatt after working with Ranbir Kapoor! 'I am a very big fan of Alia…'

Shraddha Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor set the screens ablaze with their first-ever pairing in 2023’s Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. While fans eagerly hope to see the duo reunite, Shraddha recently revealed something unexpected – she’s actually a very big fan of RK’s wife Alia Bhatt and is keen to collaborate with her next. Must Read: MS Dhoni in MHCU! Amar Kaushik picks Captain Cool instead of Virat Kohli Shraddha ‘Dreams’ of Sharing the Screen With Alia! During a recent interactive Q&A, Shraddha Kapoor opened up about her admiration for Alia Bhatt and revealed she’d love to collaborate with her.…

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Naga oral history ‘Weavers of Empathy’ project held in Kohima

Kohima: A one-day gathering under the Naga Oral History Project titled Weavers of Empathy, organised by Project Empathy, was held on Saturday at Hotel Vivor, Kohima. The event brought together scholars, educators, artists, musicians, students, and community voices for an intimate exchange exploring how empathy is lived, practiced, and preserved within Naga society, reflecting a […] The post Naga oral history ‘Weavers of Empathy’ project held in Kohima appeared first on EastMojo. Source link

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Horoscope today, November 26, 2025: Check your astrological predictions here

Horoscope Today |  26 November 2025: If you are interested in astrology, let us take you through what your day could look like. Here is the horoscope for 26 November 2025. Read what the stars have in store for you today (26 November 2025). Aries (Mar 21–Apr 20) You’ve allowed money issues to become too prominent. It’s true that your financial picture isn’t as […] The post Horoscope today, November 26, 2025: Check your astrological predictions here appeared first on NorthEast Now. Source link

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Winter’s winged guests return to Wular

Bandipora, Nov 25: The Wular’s sky is filling again. The lake in north Kashmir has come to life as thousands of migratory birds have arrived to spend winter here as the cold sets in. The sound of birds wading in flocks, dipping and flying over the lake water, is enthralling the bird enthusiasts, as officials anticipate more species to land as weather conditions get harsher. The migratory birds, which begin to arrive in late October, can be seen covering large areas of the lake’s cleaner and dredged areas, some distance from fishermen, too busy catching fish on boats, in…

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Kashmir Winter Vacations Begin in Phases Today

KO file photo Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday announced the winter vacation schedule for schools of the Kashmir valley and the winter zone of the Jammu region. School Education Department (SED) Secretary Ram Niwas Sharma in an order said that the vacations for Pre-primary (Balvatika) classes shall commence from November-26 to February-28-2026. In case of middle classes upto 8th standard, Sharma said that the vacations shall be observed from December-01 to February-28. It also said that the winter break for 9th to 12th standard shall commence from December-11 to February-22. SED also said that all Teaching faculty shall…

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ISKCON once again faces backlash for unseasonal Rath Yatra, this time in Nigeria and Taiwan

Despite repeated objections, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) authorities reportedly continue to organise unseasonal Rath Yatra, prompting renewed outrage among Jagannath devotees worldwide, sources said on Tuesday. Also Read: Puri Gajapati Maharaja issues stern warning to ISKCON over untimely Rath Yatra After conducting similar processions earlier, ISKCON has again come under fire for allegedly holding Rath Yatra celebrations in Nigeria and Taiwan, outside the traditional schedule followed in the world-famous Puri Jagannath temple, Odisha. On November 23, social media posts showing ISKCON Nigeria conducting a Rath Yatra led to widespread protests. The organisation Shree Jagannath Chaitanya and…