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22 die in Akhnoor road mishap

22 die in Akhnoor road mishap

Dozens injured; President, VP, PM, LG express grief; PM & LG announce ex-gratia relief to NoK of deceased and to injured; pol parties express grief…

Objective view emerging in Pak: India on Nawaz Sharif’s comments that Islamabad violated Lahore pact

New Delhi:  Days after former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif admitted that Islamabad had violated the Lahore pact, India on Thursday said an objective view…

Army’s 3 Lt Colonels among 16 booked for attempt to murder, dacoity in Kupwara police station incident

Kupwara:  A case of attempt to murder and dacoity has been registered against three army lieutenant colonels and 13 others for their alleged involvement in…

UT Govt declares Human Rabies a notifiable disease; asks authorities to report such cases immediately

Srinagar: The government of J&K has declared human rabies a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897 and directed all the concerned authorities…

‘Shocking’: NC chief Abdullah slams PM over remarks on Mahatma Gandhi

Criticises home minister for announcing that kin of militants, stone-pelters won’t get govt jobs Srinagar:  National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah Thursday described Narendra Modi’s…

Centre should rethink its policy of denying govt jobs to families of terrorists: Tarigami

Srinagar:  Senior CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami Thursday said the Centre should rethink its policy of denying government jobs to the families of terrorists and…

JKSA urges home minister to reconsider decision of denying govt jobs to relatives of stone-pelters

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging him to reconsider the decision to deny government jobs…

Bishkek now normal, plan your travel in consultation with varsities: Indian Mission to students

Srinagar: The Indian Mission in Kyrgyzstan has claimed that the situation in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek has returned to normal and that there are no…

Situation in Bishkek remains normal: MEA

New Delhi: The situation in Bishkek remains normal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday, days after violent mobs targeted foreigners in the…

CS reviews progress on implementation of new criminal laws in J&K

Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Thursday chaired a high-level meeting of senior functionaries in the Home, Police and Law departments to assess preparations being made…

Centre should rethink its policy of denying govt jobs to families of terrorists: Tarigami

Centre should rethink its policy of denying govt jobs to families of terrorists: Tarigami

Srinagar:  Senior CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami Thursday said the Centre should rethink its policy…

JKSA urges home minister to reconsider decision of denying govt jobs to relatives of stone-pelters

JKSA urges home minister to reconsider decision of denying govt jobs to relatives of stone-pelters

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah,…

Bishkek now normal, plan your travel in consultation with varsities: Indian Mission to students

Bishkek now normal, plan your travel in consultation with varsities: Indian Mission to students

Srinagar: The Indian Mission in Kyrgyzstan has claimed that the situation in the Kyrgyz capital…

Situation in Bishkek remains normal: MEA

Situation in Bishkek remains normal: MEA

New Delhi: The situation in Bishkek remains normal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said…

CS reviews progress on implementation of new criminal laws in J&K

CS reviews progress on implementation of new criminal laws in J&K

Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Thursday chaired a high-level meeting of senior functionaries in the…

FC has full authority to determine legality of any order passed by any Revenue officer under the J&K Land Revenue Act: HC

FC has full authority to determine legality of any order passed by any Revenue officer under the J&K Land Revenue Act: HC

Srinagar, May 30: The High Court has held that J&K’s Financial Commissioner (FC) retains full…

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…

Missing Kashmiri poet traced to police custody in PoK

Missing Kashmiri poet traced to police custody in PoK

Islamabad: A missing Kashmiri poet has been traced to be in the custody of police…

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

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…

China enhances military support to Pakistan along LoC in Kashmir

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…

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Streamline riding surface, ensure two-way traffic on Jammu-Srinagar NH by June 10: CS to NHAI

Streamline riding surface, ensure two-way traffic on Jammu-Srinagar NH by June 10: CS to NHAI

Reviews road condition, traffic scenario SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today set a deadline of June 10 for streamlining of riding surface and ensuring two-way traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar…

Div Com Kashmir visits Gulmarg; prioritizes tourism sector regulation & professionalism

Div Com Kashmir visits Gulmarg; prioritizes tourism sector regulation & professionalism

BARAMULLA: In a significant move aimed at boosting tourism and addressing local concerns, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Thursday undertook a visit to Gulmarg and conducted a…

Secretary Health reviews implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission in J&K

Secretary Health reviews implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission in J&K

SRINAGAR: Secretary of Health & Medical Education, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, today reviewed the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in Jammu and Kashmir during a meeting…

All arrangements set for counting in Srinagar LS Seat at SKICC-Centaur

All arrangements set for counting in Srinagar LS Seat at SKICC-Centaur

Elaborate arrangements put in place as per ECI guidelines for seamless Counting of Votes: RO Srinagar SRINAGAR: Ahead of Counting for Lok Sabha Elections-2024, the Returning Officer 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency,…

Dr Rizvi assumes charge as Regional Director IGNOU-Srinagar Regional Centre

Dr Rizvi assumes charge as Regional Director IGNOU-Srinagar Regional Centre

Srinagar: Dr. A. H. Rizvi today assumed the charge as Regional Director IGNOU-Srinagar Regional Centre, taking over the duties from Dr. Shahnawaz Ahmad Dar, who concluded his two-year deputation period.…

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)…

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DoWP, WD Kashmir rebuts news item ‘Residents protest Wildlife Department’s halt on critical road project in Budgam’

DoWP, WD Kashmir rebuts news item ‘Residents protest Wildlife Department’s halt on critical road project in Budgam’

SRINAGAR: The Department of Wildlife Protection (DoPW), Wetlands Division (WD) Kashmir today rebutted the news item published in local English daily…

Advisor to UT Ladakh reviews annual action plan for watershed development component-PMKSY 2.0

Advisor to UT Ladakh reviews annual action plan for watershed development component-PMKSY 2.0

Leh: The Advisor to the Union Territory of Ladakh and Chairman of the Union Territory Level Sanctioning Committee (UTLSC), Dr Pawan…

Drug smuggler booked under PIT NDPS Act in Handwara

Drug smuggler booked under PIT NDPS Act in Handwara

Srinagar: Police have booked a “wanted and notorious” drug smuggler under the PIT NDPS Act in Handwara, a police spokesperson informed…

Dogra Front, Shiv Sena protest over power, water crises in Jammu

Jammu: Workers of a Jammu-based organisation on Thursday staged protests against power cuts and erratic water supply amid soaring temperatures.  The protesters, led by Dogra Front and Shiv Sena (DFSS)…

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 Investigation Agency (SIA) Jammu reviewed its working and interacted…

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 largest democracy, Senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana today…

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 substances in Shopian, a police spokesman informed Wednesday. He…

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…

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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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