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Two-day power blackout; Muzaffarabad residents block road in fierce protest

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Citizens blocked the bypass road in Muzaffarabad in a protest against the consecutive two-day electricity loadshedding in the Tariqabad area of Azad Kashmir’s capital city. The residents called the extended electricity outage a “criminal negligence” of the Electricity Department. With power supply suspended for 48 hours, frustrated citizens took to the streets, burned […]

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Earthquake-damaged school left unfinished for 17 years in Muzaffarabad

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir Digital): The Government Boys High School in Duchoor Miran, Muzaffarabad, remains incomplete 17 years after reconstruction work began, leaving students exposed to harsh weather and unsafe learning conditions. The campus building was destroyed during the devastating 2005 earthquake. Reconstruction officially started in 2008, but the project has since faced repeated delays, with no

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National Measles and Rubella Prevention campaign begins in Muzaffarabad

National Measles And Rubella Prevention Campaign Begins in Muzaffarabad

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The National Measles and Rubella Prevention Campaign was formally launched under the patronage of District Health Officer Muzaffarabad, Dr. Abdul Mateen. This special campaign will continue in a coordinated manner across the Muzaffarabad district from November 17 to November 29, 2025. The inaugural ceremony was held at the local Hotel MKR with

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Muzaffarabad: Food Authority springs into action for violation of SOPs

  MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Food Authority Muzaffarabad has sealed the production unit of a famous bakery over poor hygiene arrangements. The officials also sealed a fast-food outlet for operating without a licence/permit. Meanwhile, a food business operator was expelled from the district after being warned for selling dry fruits from a vehicle without a

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Qasim Noon visits Bilal Masjid affected by Indian aggression in Muzaffarabad

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Federal Minister and Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Affairs, Rana Qasim Noon, along with Kashmir Committee members, on Wednesday visited Bilal Masjid affected by Indian aggression in Shawai Nala, Muzaffarabad. The Chairman Kashmir Committee inspected the damage caused to the affected mosque and took a detailed briefing from Additional Deputy Commissioner Muzaffarabad

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Commissioner Muzaffarabad warns public against fake solar scheme calls

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Commissioner Muzaffarabad on Monday issued a public warning against fraudulent phone calls and messages falsely claiming to be from the Commissioner’s Office and offering free or discounted solar systems. According to the order, several complaints have been received from citizens reporting that unknown individuals are posing as representatives of the Commissioner’s Office. These

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AJK Small Industries Minister reviews 2025-26 budget, employee issues discussed

AJK Small Industries Minister reviews 2025-26 budget, employee issues discussed

MUZAFFARABAD (KASHMIR ENGLISH): A meeting chaired by Minister for Small Industries Corporation Prof. Taqdees Gilani reviewed the proposed budget for the financial year 2025–26 and discussed measures to address the issues faced by departmental employees. Secretary Small Industries Chaudhry Abdul Rehman, Special Secretary Mohsin Gilani, MD Small Industries Zeeshan Arif, Chief Planning Chaudhry Yasir Bashir,

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Usman Asim replaces Mudassar Farooq as new Deputy Commissioner of Muzaffarabad

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): In a recent administrative shift, Usman Asim Butt has taken over as the new Deputy Commissioner of Muzaffarabad, replacing Raja Mudassar Farooq. The replacement came amid the protest and lockdown strike staged by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) across Azad Kashmir, with rallies approaching Muzaffarabad.     More to Follow

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AJK Elementary & Secondary Education Department moves against errant private schools

AJK Elementary & Secondary Education Department moves against errant private schools

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) Elementary & Secondary Education Department has issued a notification on the violations of rules by some private educational institutions, indicating strict action. According to the department, some institutions are not paying the officially fixed minimum wage to teachers and staff. Despite collecting advance fees from parents,

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Leopard sighting near Muzaffarabad Airport sparks fear among public

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Another leopard was sighted near Muzaffarabad Airport couple of days after another leopard was captured from the city area, causing concern among locals. The big cat killed three goats belonging to a resident, while no reports of human attacks were reported. The authorities have requested the public to exercise caution and avoid

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