DUBAI (Kashmir English): Travelers flying from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been reminded to check what they can and can’t carry in their cabin baggage, as airport authorities in Dubai and Sharjah issue update on banned and restricted items. The advisory follows Emirates’ recent ban on using power bank onboard from October. Banned […]
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Torrential rains and heavy landslides have swept away a critical link bridge on the Babusar–Chilas section of the N-15 Highway, disrupting traffic flow and and already going-on clearance operations in the region. According to a spokesperson for the National Highway Authority (NHA), due to bridge collapse, the N-15 route has been
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RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): Commissioner Poonch Division Masood-ur-Rehman chaired an important meeting regarding forest protection, prevention of tree felling and increase in forest area. The meeting was attended by Conservator Forest Poonch Division Muhammad Latif Khan, Deputy Commissioner Haveli Raja Imran Shaheen, Superintendent of Police Haveli Atta-ur-Rehman, District Forest Officer Poonch Sardar Khalid Mahmood, District
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) has issued a travel advisory for the safety of the road-users as Eid holidays ended on Monday. It said at the end of Eid holidays, traffic flow on motorways and highways is likely to increase, urging caution for the drivers. The advisory urged the
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NEELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): Several bridges in Neelum Valley, on the main Neelum Road in Azad Kashmir, have become dangerously weak and worn out, raising fears of a major accident at any time. The bridges built over streams in areas like Lawat, Kandri, and Khawaja Seri are in poor condition, causing concern among both local
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MIRPUR (Kashmir English): District Magistrate Yasir Riaz Chaudhry has banned currency exchange business in Mirpur district on Sundays by imposing Section 144 Cr. PC. The decision has been taken in view of security concerns and non-determination of currency rates due to closure of the central bank on Sundays. Unveiling the details, a district administration
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Chattar Klas ‘dolli lift’ in AJK has been using stolen electricity since long in collusion with department officials, it has emerged. The ‘dolli lift’, a dangerous commute across the rivers in Azad Kashmir, is used to travel across the rivers to save time as the other ways around are usually longer
BENGALURU (Kashmir English): Indian tourists are cancelling travel to Turkiye and Azerbaijan after both countries voiced support for Pakistan following last week’s air strikes by India, according to two major travel companies. Turkiye and Azerbaijan, which Indian travellers often choose for their affordability and scenic attractions, issued statements backing Islamabad during the recent conflict. Since
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DUBAI (Kashmir English): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rolled out a 180-day multi-entry permit to ease the application process for the states’ newly launched Blue Residency visa, a 10-year residency granted to individuals with outstanding contributions to environmental sustainability, Khaleej Times has reported. The five-step application process would take only seven minutes to
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NEELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): Heightened tensions between Pakistan and India have led to empty hotel rooms and deserted roads at the start of what is normally peak tourist season amidst the towering peaks and lush valleys of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Tensions between the nuclear-armed arch-rivals have soared since India accused Pakistan of backing
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