
Arawat Mehraj
Journalist at Republic World
Senior Reporter at @Republic | Reporting Jammu , Kashmir & Ladakh | Tweets Strictly Personal ;RTs Not endorsements.
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2 months ago |
republicworld.com | Arawat Mehraj
Srinagar: In a landmark historic development, Srinagar is set to host its first red carpet film premiere in 38 years, as Excel Entertainment’s upcoming action thriller ‘Ground Zero’ makes its debut in the Kashmir Valley on April 18. The event is being hailed as a powerful symbol of peace, progress, and cultural revival in Naya Kashmir, marking the first such premiere since the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A in 2019.
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Mar 21, 2025 |
republicworld.com | Arawat Mehraj
Chakothi: The body of a missing youth from jammu and Kashmir's Uri has been recovered from River Jhelum in Chakothi, Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK), 15 days after he allegedly jumped into the river. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Yasir Hussain, son of Moz Ali Shah, a resident of Dhani Busgran, Uri.
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Mar 19, 2025 |
republicworld.com | Arawat Mehraj
Updated 10:53 IST, March 19th 2025 Amid a heightened security alert, security forces on Wednesday detected an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the Bandipora Highway near Sunset Point during routine patrolling. The traffic movement on same highway that connects Srinagar with Bandipora was suspended. A senior police official confirmed to Republic TV that a bomb disposal squad (BDS) was immediately deployed to neutralise the explosive.
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Mar 17, 2025 |
republicworld.com | Arawat Mehraj
Srinagar: A fierce exchange of gunfire erupted between the security forces and the terrorists in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday, following a search operation in the area. As per latest information, one terrorist has been killed. A senior police officer confirmed to Republic TV that, based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in Krumbhoora, Zachaldara Rajwar, a joint team of security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation to neutralise the threat.
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Mar 5, 2025 |
republicworld.com | Arawat Mehraj
Baramulla: A suspected grenade attack took place near Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, on the intervening night of March 4-5 at around 2120 hours. A blast-like sound was reported from the rear side of the police post, triggering security concerns. No casualties or damage were reported in the incident. Following the explosion, police teams, in coordination with other security agencies, swiftly cordoned off the area and launched a search operation.
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J&K: Old Town Baramulla welcomes the glitz and glamour of cinema as 'Ground Zero' sets its stage amidst the timeless charm of Kashmir. Lights, camera, action – let the magic begin with @emraanhashmi leading the way. 🎥✨ #LightsCameraAction #OldTown #GroundZero #NayaKashmir https://t.co/ivcKbPUFgm

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