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In a first, IHC officials in Pakistan meet two Kashmiris arrested on charges of spying

In a first, IHC officials in Pakistan meet two Kashmiris arrested on charges of spying

Islamabad: Officials from the Indian High Commission in Pakistan met with two Indian nationals, who were arrested on charges of espionage four years ago, at…

Missing Kashmiri poet traced to police custody in PoK

Islamabad: A missing Kashmiri poet has been traced to be in the custody of police in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the Islamabad High Court was…

Wells turn into death holes:  Five killed after slipping into wells in Kupwara, Budgam

Srinagar: Two people were killed and three others were hospitalised after they fell into a well in the Kupwara district of north Kashmir on Wednesday,…

China enhances military support to Pakistan along LoC in Kashmir

Kupwara: Pakistan’s key ally China has been actively bolstering the defence capabilities of the Pakistani army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and…

FIR against Mehbooba Mufti for ‘violation’ of poll code

Iltija Mufti calls it ‘intimidation’ Srinagar: Election authorities in Kashmir have registered an FIR against former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti for allegedly…

Four cops allegedly thrashed by army men in Kupwara, FIR lodged

‘Differences resolved’, claims defence spokesperson Srinagar:  Four policemen were injured after they were allegedly beaten up by army personnel in Kupwara district of north Kashmir,…

17 points identified for urgent repairs along Jmu-Sgr national highway

Banihal: At least 17 vulnerable points have been identified for urgent repairs along the strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway to ensure a smooth flow of traffic,…

Atmospheric data collection tool Radio-Sonde launched from ISRO centre at Samba

Samba/Jammu: Central University of Jammu (CUJ) on Wednesday announced that its Radio-Sonde, a crucial tool for atmospheric data collection, was launched successfully from its ISRO…

Jammu records season’s highest temperature at 44.8 deg C

Jammu:  Mercury continued its upward trend across the district, with Jammu city recording the season’s highest temperature at 44.8 degrees Celsius, nearly 5.7 notches above…

GMC Jammu constitutes committee to probe nursing staff, resident doctors’ confrontation

Jammu: Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu has constituted a committee headed by the chairman disciplinary committee to look into the matter of alleged confrontation between…

Four cops allegedly thrashed by army men in Kupwara, FIR lodged

Four cops allegedly thrashed by army men in Kupwara, FIR lodged

‘Differences resolved’, claims defence spokesperson Srinagar:  Four policemen were injured after they were allegedly beaten…

17 points identified for urgent repairs along Jmu-Sgr national highway

17 points identified for urgent repairs along Jmu-Sgr national highway

Banihal: At least 17 vulnerable points have been identified for urgent repairs along the strategic…

Atmospheric data collection tool Radio-Sonde launched from ISRO centre at Samba

Atmospheric data collection tool Radio-Sonde launched from ISRO centre at Samba

Samba/Jammu: Central University of Jammu (CUJ) on Wednesday announced that its Radio-Sonde, a crucial tool…

Jammu records season’s highest temperature at 44.8 deg C

Jammu records season’s highest temperature at 44.8 deg C

Jammu:  Mercury continued its upward trend across the district, with Jammu city recording the season’s…

GMC Jammu constitutes committee to probe nursing staff, resident doctors’ confrontation

GMC Jammu constitutes committee to probe nursing staff, resident doctors’ confrontation

Jammu: Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu has constituted a committee headed by the chairman disciplinary…

As heatwave persists in Jammu, summer vacation announced for schools in region

As heatwave persists in Jammu, summer vacation announced for schools in region

Jammu: As the weatherman predicted the continuation of a heatwave in the Jammu region for…

Doctors warn of heatstroke risks as temperatures soar, advise precautions

Doctors warn of heatstroke risks as temperatures soar, advise precautions

Srinagar: With heat wave conditions persisting unabated, health officials are insisting that people should be…

Two hybrid terrorists held for attack on tourists in Pahalgam: Police

Two hybrid terrorists held for attack on tourists in Pahalgam: Police

“Properties of two “terror handlers” attached in Baramulla” Srinagar: Security forces in Anantnag district have…

Contractors having ‘separatist relatives’ can’t be barred from govt tenders: J&K High Court

Contractors having ‘separatist relatives’ can’t be barred from govt tenders: J&K High Court

Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled in favour of…

HM’s assertion “no govt jobs for relatives of terrorists, stone-pelters” can be revoked under general amnesty in future: J&K BJP

HM’s assertion “no govt jobs for relatives of terrorists, stone-pelters” can be revoked under general amnesty in future: J&K BJP

Srinagar: With Union Home Minister Amit Shah declaring that no family member of “terrorists and…

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Implement intensive measures to curb malpractices of overcharging tourist: Div Com to officers

Implement intensive measures to curb malpractices of overcharging tourist: Div Com to officers

Over Rs 14 lac realized from erring transporters, service providers since Jan SRINAGAR: In an intensive effort to further leverage the blooming Tourism Industry of Kashmir and eliminate malpractice of…

Health Secretary vows support for IFS efforts on infertility awareness, academic research

Health Secretary vows support for IFS efforts on infertility awareness, academic research

Felicitates Dr Syed Sajjad; first from J&K to be elected to NIFS Council SRINAGAR: In recognition of Dr Syed Sajjad’s achievement as the first doctor from Jammu & Kashmir elected…

Dr Farooq condemns fresh Israeli offensive in Rafah

Asks New Delhi to live up to its commitments to the cause of Palestine Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and MP Srinagar Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday…

Power curtailment schedule withdrawn with immediate effect, 24×7 power supply in smart metered areas: MD JPDCL

Power curtailment schedule withdrawn with immediate effect, 24×7 power supply in smart metered areas: MD JPDCL

JAMMU: Managing Director JPDCL Vikas Kundal issued a public notice in which the curtailment schedule has been withdrawn immediately. The Public Notice issued by the MD JPDCL reads: “In view…

CS reviews progress on budget utilization for 2024-25

CS reviews progress on budget utilization for 2024-25

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a meeting with the Administrative Secretaries to review progress on the utilization of funds released after the passing of Vote on Account (VoA)…

KPDCL serves notices to consumers found hooking, meter bypassing

KPDCL serves notices to consumers found hooking, meter bypassing

1.90 lakh inspections conducted in last 6 months, Rs 27.74 cr fine imposed against violators SRINAGAR: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has warned its consumers to desist from illegal…

Ensure comprehensive arrangements for Mela Kheer Bhawani & Urs of Shah-e-Hamdan (R.A): Div Com to Officers

Ensure comprehensive arrangements for Mela Kheer Bhawani & Urs of Shah-e-Hamdan (R.A): Div Com to Officers

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today convened a meeting of officers to review arrangements for the celebration of Mela Mata Kheer Bhawani at Tulmulla Ganderbal…

IT deptt tightens noose on overchargers, cancels licenses of 6 CSCs

IT deptt tightens noose on overchargers, cancels licenses of 6 CSCs

SRINAGAR: Tightening the noose around the CSCs for overcharging, the inspection teams of the Information Technology department have recommended the cancellation of 6 licenses in both the divisions of Jammu…

Lok Sabha Elections-2024: RO Sgr PC finalizes arrangements for counting of votes at SKICC-Centaur

Lok Sabha Elections-2024: RO Sgr PC finalizes arrangements for counting of votes at SKICC-Centaur

SRINAGAR: Returning Officer (RO) 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, today visited SKICC-Centaur to review the arrangements put in place for the Counting of Vote for Srinagar Lok…

Empowered committee to implement WHO Tobacco Control Policy in J&K

Empowered committee to implement WHO Tobacco Control Policy in J&K

SRINAGAR: In a path-breaking initiative, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the constitution of an empowered committee for the implementation of Article 5.3 of the World Health Organization…

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DGP makes surprise visit to SIA Jammu

DGP makes surprise visit to SIA Jammu

Reviews its working, interacts with officials Jammu: The Director General of Police, J&K, R.R Swain during a surprise visit to State…

BJP committed to uphold Babasaheb’s Constitution of India: Rana

BJP committed to uphold Babasaheb’s Constitution of India: Rana

DINANAGAR (GURDASPUR PUNJAB): Underscoring the huge role of Babasaheb Dr B R Ambedkar in shaping the democratic framework of the world’s…

Police attaches properties of drug peddlers in Shopian

Police attaches properties of drug peddlers in Shopian

Srinagar: Police have attached properties worth crores of two notorious drug peddlers acquired from illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic…

5 drug peddlers held

5 drug peddlers held

Srinagar: Police have arrested five drug peddlers in Budgam, Sopore and Baramulla and recovered contraband, psychotropic substances from their possession, a police spokesman informed Wednesday. In Budgam, 35 Bn CRPF…

Passing out event for first batch of MBBS, BSc paramedical students held at GMC Bla

Passing out event for first batch of MBBS, BSc paramedical students held at GMC Bla

BARAMULLA: A memorable passing out event was held today at Government Medical College, Baramulla, for the first batch of MBBS and BSc paramedical students, marking a significant milestone in their…

Secretary Health reviews functioning of Health Department at Baramulla

Secretary Health reviews functioning of Health Department at Baramulla

BARAMULLA: Secretary of Health and Medical Education, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, today convened a meeting to review the functioning of the Health department in the district. Dr. Syed Abid…

‘World Economic Forum’: KU student to attend ‘Global Shapers Annual Summit’

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir (KU) Tuesday announced that Syed Uzma Hamid, a postgraduate student from the Department of Social Work, has been selected to attend the prestigious ‘Global Shapers…

Dr Mir Mushtaq receives WHO Award for outstanding services in tobacco control in Kashmir

Dr Mir Mushtaq receives WHO Award for outstanding services in tobacco control in Kashmir

Becomes the first doctor to receive such an award from UT of J&K SRINAGAR: Dr Mir Mushtaq, Nodal Officer NTCP DHSK, has been honoured with the prestigious World Health Organisation…

IGNOU starts admission process for July 2024 session

IGNOU starts admission process for July 2024 session

Srinagar: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has begun the admission process for its various academic programs for the July 2024 admission cycle. The process started on May 15, introducing…

KU announces admissions for 4-year B Tech for session 2024

KU announces admissions for 4-year B Tech for session 2024

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir (KU) Tuesday announced admissions for its 4-year B Tech programmes for the academic session 2024 at the Institute of Technology (IoT), Zakura Campus. The programmes…

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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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