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Pune Outlet Churns Fresh ‘New Zealand Style’ Fruit Ice Cream On-Demand
A dessert outlet in Pune is offering a fresh take on ice cream, preparing 'New Zealand style' fruit ice cream on the spot. This method blends real fruit with an ice cream base, creating a customized and flavorful treat for customers.
Commercial LPG Price Hike Stokes Concerns for Eateries and Tea Stalls in Erode
Erode's eateries and tea stalls face mounting pressure as a substantial ₹993 increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices exacerbates financial strain. Businesses grapple with the dilemma of absorbing costs or passing them to inflation-vulnerable consumers.
Ganga Expressway Set to Propel Ghaziabad Real Estate Growth, Rates May Rise 25%
The newly inaugurated Ganga Expressway is set to significantly boost the real estate market in Ghaziabad and surrounding districts, with property values anticipated to rise by up to 25%. The expressway's integration with existing transport networks is transforming the region into a key economic growth centre.
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Israelis Brace for Passover Amidst Heightened War Concerns
Israelis are marking the approach of the Passover festival with a subdued atmosphere, marked by heightened security concerns and a widespread sense of caution among the population due to the ongoing conflict.
Twenty-Two Nations Demand Iran Halt Attacks and Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Natanz Nuclear Site Struck Again
Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility, located approximately 220 kilometres southeast of Tehran, was struck in a joint US-Israeli airstrike...
Was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Anti-Sunni? Separating Sectarian Claims from Political Reality
After the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, social media platforms quickly filled with sharply conflicting narratives....
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Ramban Youth Chased by Vigilantes Found Dead in Bishlari Nallah After 20-Day Search
The body of a 22-year-old man, missing for 20 days after allegedly jumping into a stream while being chased by suspected cow vigilantes, has been recovered in Ramban district. Police have registered a case and arrested four individuals as part of the ongoing investigation.
Littered with Dung: Government High School Joura Khurd in Doda Faces Neglect Allegations
Classrooms at Government High School Joura Khurd have reportedly been littered with sheep and goat dung, sparking outrage among parents and locals in the Chenab region. The issue, which was highlighted to the Chief Education Officer Doda on March 28, remains unaddressed.
Farewell Organized at Sheep Breeding Farm, Thathri
The staff of Sheep Breeding Farm (SBF) Thathri organized a warm farewell for Dina Nath, Daily Wager, on the occasion of his superannuation after rendering nearly 25 years of sincere and dedicated service. Dr. Azhar Moomin Bichoo and Dr. Ishfaq Majeed Lone lauded his professionalism and wished him a healthy and peaceful retired life.
Pakistan Raises Concerns Over Indian Hydel Projects on Chenab at PCA Hearings
The Permanent Court of Arbitration concluded key hearings on the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan targeting multiple hydroelectric projects on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, including the 624 MW Kiru and 540 MW Kwar projects.
Renowned Poet Taskeen Badanvi Passes Away at 75
Prominent poet Taskeen Badanvi, also known as Jalal Ud Din, breathed his last in the early hours of April 28, 2026. Hailing from Badanoo village in Thathri tehsil of Doda district, he was known for his valuable contributions to Kashmiri, Bhadarwahi, and Urdu poetry.
“Impermissible Shortcut”: High Court Strikes Down PSA Detention of Doda MLA Mehraj Din Malik
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the controversial PSA detention of Doda East MLA Mehraj Din Malik, ordering his immediate release. In a detailed 87-page judgment, the court ruled that the administration's use of the stringent preventive law over a local health centre dispute was an illegal “shortcut,” emphasizing that ordinary criminal proceedings cannot be bypassed for standard law-and-order issues.
Explosion Heard, Smoke Seen in Kishtwar Hills
KISHTWAR — A loud explosion was heard in Kishtwar...
Jammu and Kashmir’s Detained Lawmaker Tests the Limits of India’s Democratic Experiment
In October 2024, voters in Doda sent Mehraj Din Malik — a local social worker and AAP's sole winning candidate in Jammu and Kashmir — to the assembly as proof that the ballot still meant something. Less than a year later, he was in Kathua jail, detained without trial under the Public Safety Act by an administration that even Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called "unelected." Seven months on, a High Court verdict stands reserved and unpronounced, and the people who chose democracy over cynicism are still waiting to find out whether their choice was worth making.