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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 the next seven days, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on…

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 careful and prevent the incidence of heatstroke. The heatstroke occurs…

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 arrested two “hybrid terrorists” for the attack in Pahalgam earlier…

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 contractors previously delisted for being relatives of militants and separatists,…

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 stone pelters will be eligible for government jobs” here, the…

Nawaz Sharif says Pak ‘violated’ agreement with India signed by him and Vajpayee in 1999

Lahore:  Former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday admitted that Islamabad had “violated” an agreement with India signed by him and ex-prime minister Atal Bihari…

2019 temple priest murder case solved, main accused nabbed from Haryana: Police

Jammu:  Police on Tuesday claimed to have solved a five-year-old murder case of a temple priest with the arrest of the main accused from Haryana.…

HC quashes FIR in a case of sexual harassment of woman IAF pilot after settlement between parties

Srinagar: The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has quashed an FIR after a settlement between the parties in a case of sexual harassment of…

38 minors engaged in begging, child labour rescued in Jammu

Jammu: Thirty-eight minors engaged in begging and child labour were rescued here by the district administration, officials said on Tuesday. The Jammu district administration recently…

No family member of terrorists, stone-pelters will get govt job in J&K: Amit Shah

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that no family member of any terrorist or close relatives of stone-pelters will get government jobs…

Nawaz Sharif says Pak ‘violated’ agreement with India signed by him and Vajpayee in 1999

Nawaz Sharif says Pak ‘violated’ agreement with India signed by him and Vajpayee in 1999

Lahore:  Former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday admitted that Islamabad had “violated” an agreement…

2019 temple priest murder case solved, main accused nabbed from Haryana: Police

2019 temple priest murder case solved, main accused nabbed from Haryana: Police

Jammu:  Police on Tuesday claimed to have solved a five-year-old murder case of a temple…

HC quashes FIR in a case of sexual harassment of woman IAF pilot after settlement between parties

HC quashes FIR in a case of sexual harassment of woman IAF pilot after settlement between parties

Srinagar: The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has quashed an FIR after a settlement…

38 minors engaged in begging, child labour rescued in Jammu

38 minors engaged in begging, child labour rescued in Jammu

Jammu: Thirty-eight minors engaged in begging and child labour were rescued here by the district…

No family member of terrorists, stone-pelters will get govt job in J&K: Amit Shah

No family member of terrorists, stone-pelters will get govt job in J&K: Amit Shah

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that no family member of any…

PM Modi offers ‘special congratulations’ to Anantnag-Rajouri voters on record turnout

PM Modi offers ‘special congratulations’ to Anantnag-Rajouri voters on record turnout

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered “special congratulations” to voters of the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok…

Mercury hovers above 30°C in much of Kashmir; Qazigund records all-time high at 34°C

Mercury hovers above 30°C in much of Kashmir; Qazigund records all-time high at 34°C

Srinagar: With heat wave conditions persisting, Qazigund, the gateway town of the Valley recorded the…

J&K Hajj 2024: Final batch departs, 273 pilgrims leave for Saudi Arabia

J&K Hajj 2024: Final batch departs, 273 pilgrims leave for Saudi Arabia

Srinagar: The final batch of 273 Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir departed from Srinagar…

After highest voter turnout in J&K in 35 yrs, CEC says assembly polls to be held soon

After highest voter turnout in J&K in 35 yrs, CEC says assembly polls to be held soon

New Delhi:  The Election Commission on Monday said the voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir…

J&K govt inks pact with IIM Jammu for driving governance transformation

J&K govt inks pact with IIM Jammu for driving governance transformation

Initiative will accelerate growth, development: Chief Secretary Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir’s Planning, Development and…

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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…

DC Sgr chairs PAC meeting for implementation of SMILE-beggary scheme

DC Sgr chairs PAC meeting for implementation of SMILE-beggary scheme

SRINAGAR: In order to review the implementation of the SMILE-beggary scheme in the District, a meeting of the Project Approval Committee (PAC) was today held under the chairmanship of Deputy…

PoJK, a Nehruvian- Congress blunder: Rana

PoJK, a Nehruvian- Congress blunder: Rana

HOSHIARPUR: Describing Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) as a Nehrvian- Congress blunder, stemming out of strategic myopia, misplaced priority and appeasement in 1947, Senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana today said…

Local beekeeper achieves milestone, boosts employment in Kashmir Village

Local beekeeper achieves milestone, boosts employment in Kashmir Village

Tangmarg: Shabir Ahmad Malla, a dedicated beekeeper from Chandibugh Kunzar, has made headlines by producing an impressive 40 quintals of local honey this year. Utilizing 850 beehives, each yielding approximately…

Revocation of Art 370 watershed moment in country’s history: Rana

Revocation of Art 370 watershed moment in country’s history: Rana

DINANAGAR: Describing the revocation of Article 370 as a watershed moment in the history of the country, Senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana today said the visionary bold decision of…

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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,…

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…

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…

Vikramjit Singh reviews status of industrial units in J&K

Vikramjit Singh reviews status of industrial units in J&K

SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce (I&C), Vikramjit Singh, today chaired a review meeting with General Managers of all District Industries Centres (DICs) regarding the status of industrial units in…

DC Ganderbal reviews SANJY-2024 preparations at Baltal

DC Ganderbal reviews SANJY-2024 preparations at Baltal

GANDERBAL: In a concerted effort to ensure the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2024 via Baltal route, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir today visited Baltal and…

IRCS J&K conducts series of health, humanitarian services

IRCS J&K conducts series of health, humanitarian services

JAMMU: Indian Red Cross Society J&K, in continuation of its humanitarian services and fostering community health and resilience, conducted a series of activities here today. In response to the ongoing…

Sagar commends people for active participation in general elections

Sagar commends people for active participation in general elections

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar on Monday thanked people for voting in large numbers in the three Parliamentary seats of Baramulla, Srinagar and…

DGP sanctions Rs 5.91 Crore as Special Welfare /ex-gratia relief

DGP sanctions Rs 5.91 Crore as Special Welfare /ex-gratia relief

Srinagar: Continuing with its efforts to provide financial succour to the families of the Police personnel who have passed away while in service, the Director General of Police, J&K, R.R…

Residents of Chamkote Karnah block NH701 in anguish over water crisis

Residents of Chamkote Karnah block NH701 in anguish over water crisis

Karnah: Residents of the Chamkote area in Karnah staged a significant protest on Sunday, blocking the Tanghdar-Teetwal NH701 road for hours in response to a severe drinking water shortage that…

Bangladeshi national held near LoC in Jammu

Bangladeshi national held near LoC in Jammu

Jammu: A Bangladeshi national appearing to be mentally challenged was detained in a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Pallanwalla area of Akhnoor sub-division here, officials said…

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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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