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Heat wave intensifies; MeT predicts hot & dry weather for the week ahead

Heat wave intensifies; MeT predicts hot & dry weather for the week ahead

Srinagar: Srinagar recorded the hottest day of the season thus far at 31.6 degrees Celsius while in Jammu the mercury hovered above 41 degrees Celsius.…

DGP, GoC review security situation of Poonch ahead of polling

Poonch/Jammu, May 22 (PTI) DGP RR Swain and General Officer Commanding (GOC) White Knight Corps Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva on Wednesday reviewed operational preparedness and…

Two more Govt employees disengaged for violating MCC at Ganderbal

GANDERBAL: The government today disengaged two employees for violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in the Ganderbal district. An official spokesman said that acting…

Spotlight shifts on Anantnag-Rajouri LS constituency going to polls May 25

Anantnag:  Polling in four of the five parliamentary seats in Jammu and Kashmir has ended peacefully, the focus has now shifted to the reshaped Anantnag-Rajouri…

Chief Justice administers oath of office to Justice Nargal

Jammu: Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice N Kotiswar Singh, today administered the oath of office to Justice Wasim Sadiq…

BJP supporting party whose leader build business on Hawala money from Pak: Mufti

Poonch/Jammu: The BJP is supporting a party which has been involved in Hawala money pumped in from Pakistan to fund militancy in Kashmir, PDP chief…

Such allegations not in good taste: J&K BJP on Mufti’s remarks against Apni Party

Mendhar/Poonch:  Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on Wednesday hit out at PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti for her “Hawala money from Pakistan” barb at…

No room for dynastic rule in democracy: Bukhari

Questions NC, PDP for their silence on autonomy, self-rule Srinagar: Apni Party president, Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, on Wednesday said, “We live in a democratic country,…

Omar Abdullah pitches for a strong national-level Muslim leader in the country

“Azad could have played the leadership role but he confined himself to just the Chenab Valley” Pahalgam: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah…

SC dismisses pleas for review of Dec 11, 2023 verdict upholding revocation of Article 370

New Delhi:  The Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of petitions seeking review of its December 11, 2023 verdict that unanimously upheld the Centre’s decision…

BJP supporting party whose leader build business on Hawala money from Pak: Mufti

BJP supporting party whose leader build business on Hawala money from Pak: Mufti

Poonch/Jammu: The BJP is supporting a party which has been involved in Hawala money pumped…

Such allegations not in good taste: J&K BJP on Mufti’s remarks against Apni Party

Such allegations not in good taste: J&K BJP on Mufti’s remarks against Apni Party

Mendhar/Poonch:  Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on Wednesday hit out at PDP chief…

No room for dynastic rule in democracy: Bukhari

No room for dynastic rule in democracy: Bukhari

Questions NC, PDP for their silence on autonomy, self-rule Srinagar: Apni Party president, Mohammad Altaf…

Omar Abdullah pitches for a strong national-level Muslim leader in the country

Omar Abdullah pitches for a strong national-level Muslim leader in the country

“Azad could have played the leadership role but he confined himself to just the Chenab…

SC dismisses pleas for review of Dec 11, 2023 verdict upholding revocation of Article 370

SC dismisses pleas for review of Dec 11, 2023 verdict upholding revocation of Article 370

New Delhi:  The Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of petitions seeking review of its…

PM hails people of Baramulla for ‘unbreakable commitment to democratic values’

PM hails people of Baramulla for ‘unbreakable commitment to democratic values’

New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the people of Baramulla Lok Sabha…

Govt employees to get revised DA in their salaries w.e.f. Jan 2024

Govt employees to get revised DA in their salaries w.e.f. Jan 2024

Srinagar: The government of Jammu & Kashmir Monday ordered a revised rate of Dearness Allowance…

MeT predicts rise in temp for next week

MeT predicts rise in temp for next week

“No forecast of any activity till May 28” Srinagar: Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu…

Focus on actualizing human potential in service of society: LG Sinha

Focus on actualizing human potential in service of society: LG Sinha

Higher Education Council meeting discusses comprehensive transformation of education sector in J&K     Srinagar:…

PC leader Imran Ansari booked for ‘manhandling’ polling officer, cop at voting booth

PC leader Imran Ansari booked for ‘manhandling’ polling officer, cop at voting booth

Srinagar: People’s Conference leader Imran Ansari has been booked for allegedly manhandling a police officer…

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CEO presides over mega SVEEP program at Aharbal

CEO presides over mega SVEEP program at Aharbal

KULGAM: To encourage and inspire eligible electorates to exercise their right to vote, a mega Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program was held today at Aharbal, Kulgam. The…

21-year-old author Furqan Dawoodi tackles misconceptions about women’s rights in debut book

21-year-old author Furqan Dawoodi tackles misconceptions about women’s rights in debut book

By: Ikhlas Gulzar Anantnag: Furqan Dawoodi, a 21-year-old boy, son of the famous religious clerk, Moulana Abdul Rasheed Dawoodi, has penned his debut book at a very tender age to…

Counting of votes: RO Srinagar PC inspects counting centres at SKICC-Centaur

Counting of votes: RO Srinagar PC inspects counting centres at SKICC-Centaur

Stresses on ensuring seamless arrangements & facilities for counting on June, 04 SRINAGAR: Ahead of the Counting of Votes for the Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat, the Returning Officer (RO) 02-Srinagar…

Mufti to build consensus against UAPA on getting elected to parliament: Waheed Para

Mufti to build consensus against UAPA on getting elected to parliament: Waheed Para

Anantnag: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, who is contesting the Lok Sabha elections from the Anantnag-Rajouri seat in Jammu and Kashmir, will rally support for the abolition of the Unlawful Activities…

Bollywood returns to Srinagar: #SinghamAgain shoots action scene at iconic Lal Chowk

Bollywood returns to Srinagar: #SinghamAgain shoots action scene at iconic Lal Chowk

Srinagar: Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is abuzz with excitement as the crew of #SinghamAgain takes over the iconic Lal Chowk to shoot an action-packed scene. This…

LG interacts with Yuva Sangam’s youth delegation from Maharashtra

LG interacts with Yuva Sangam’s youth delegation from Maharashtra

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the youth delegation from Maharashtra at Raj Bhawan. In his address, the Lt Governor welcomed the Youth…

Amitabh Kant calls on LG

Amitabh Kant calls on LG

SRINAGAR: Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa and former CEO, NITI Aayog today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan. Kant, who is on a visit to J&K for…

Commissioner SMC/CEO, SSCL reviews progress of projects under NCAP

SRINAGAR: The Commissioner of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Dr. Owais Ahmed, who is also CEO of SSCL today reviewed the progress of projects under the National Clean Air Program (NCAP)…

Lok Sabha Elections-2024: RO Srinagar PC reviews preparedness regarding arrangements for counting of Votes

SRINAGAR: To review the preparedness regarding the arrangements for Counting of votes for Lok Sabha Elections-2024 at designated Counting Centres at SKICC-Centaur, the Returning Officer(RO) 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, Dr. Bilal…

Mian Altaf addresses series of election rallies in Kulgam

Mian Altaf addresses series of election rallies in Kulgam

Says people readying themselves to defeat BJP, it’s local stooges Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Senior leader and party candidate for Anantnag-Rajouri Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi called for…

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2-day medical camp by LSA concludes at Central Jail Srinagar

2-day medical camp by LSA concludes at Central Jail Srinagar

959 inmates examined, treated SRINAGAR: The two-day medical camp organized by the J&K Legal Services Authority for the inmates of Central…

Transport Secretary reviews functioning of Motor Vehicles Department

Transport Secretary reviews functioning of Motor Vehicles Department

SRINAGAR: Secretary of the Transport Department, Neeraj Kumar, today chaired a review meeting regarding the functioning of the Motor Vehicles Department…

Forest Department taking multiple steps to conserve biodiversity of J&K: PCCF

Forest Department taking multiple steps to conserve biodiversity of J&K: PCCF

SRINAGAR: To conserve the biological diversity for environmental security and economic prosperity of the people of J&K, the J&K Forest Department…

JaKeGA organizes training, handholding session on procurement, installation of Digital Signature Certificate

SRINAGAR: J&K e-Governance Agency (JaKeGA) today organized a training cum handholding session on the procurement and installation of Digital Signature Certificate for nodal officers of government departments. The session aimed…

J&K Legal Services Authority is making all efforts to ensure good health of jail inmates: Justice Tashi

J&K Legal Services Authority is making all efforts to ensure good health of jail inmates: Justice Tashi

Mega Medical Camp held at Central Jail, Srinagar for inmates SRINAGAR:Understanding the importance of ensuring healthcare facilities to jail inmates in UT of J&K, the J&K Legal Services Authority (JKLSA)…

DGP visits Reasi, presides over officers’ meeting

DGP visits Reasi, presides over officers’ meeting

Interacts with Jawans; inaugurates different facilities Jammu: The Director General of Police J&K R.R. Swain today visited the Reasi District of Jammu Zone and reviewed the security scenario of Shri…

Secretary Health conducts administrative inspection of GDC Sgr

Secretary Health conducts administrative inspection of GDC Sgr

Assesses medical facilities, interacts with patients, students, faculty SRINAGAR: Secretary of Health and Medical Education (H&ME), Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, today visited Government Dental College (GDC) Srinagar and assessed…

LMD slaps Rs 50k fine on LPG Agency for distributing underweight Cylinders

SRINAGAR: The Legal Metrology Department (LMD) has imposed a fine of Rs: 50,000 on a Srinagar-based LPG Agency for distributing underweight LPG Cylinders among consumers. The erring Gas Agency was…

Seven days training launched on Yoga Protocols at Govt Unani Hospital Shalteng Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Director Ayush J&K, Dr Mohan Singh, today launched the comprehensive training program for Pharmacists/Multi-Tasking and other support Staff on Yoga Protocols at institutional/community level at Govt. Unani Hospital Shalteng…

People going to write history in Rajouri-Anantnag polls: Altaf Bukhari

People going to write history in Rajouri-Anantnag polls: Altaf Bukhari

POONCH: Apni Party President, Syed Mohammed Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday the people of the Rajouri-Anantnag Parliamentary constituency are going to write history with the casting of their votes in the…

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PRESERVING HERITAGE: A GLIMPSE INTO THE TRADITIONAL WAY OF LIFE

PRESERVING HERITAGE: A GLIMPSE INTO THE TRADITIONAL WAY OF LIFE

By: Hilal  Ahmad  Tantray Preserving Heritage,a glimpse into traditional ways of Life is an engrossing voyage…

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