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J-K LG announces panel of 25 eminent sportspersons each in Jammu, Kashmir

J-K LG announces panel of 25 eminent sportspersons each in Jammu, Kashmir

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday announced setting up a panel of 25 eminent sportspersons, each for Jammu and Kashmir divisions, who will hold interactions with the young sports talents in educational institutions and sports academies. The announcement was made by Sinha while addressing the people of the Union Territory through the 19th edition […]

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Accused in JK DG (Prisons) Lohia murder case attempted suicide before fleeing: Officials

Jammu/New Delhi: The domestic help accused of murdering Jammu and Kashmir Director General (Prisons) Hemant K Lohia had made an unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide before fleeing from the spot after the killing, officials said on Sunday. The 23-year-old domestic help hailing from the Ramban area of Jammu region, Yasir Lohar, was thoroughly interrogated by […]

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NGT directs J-K admin to pay Rs 35 cr compensation for discharge of sewage into Doodh Ganga, Mamath Kull

Srinagar: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Jammu and Kashmir administration to pay a compensation of Rs 35 crore for discharge of untreated sewage into Doodh Ganga and Mamath Kull streams. It said there are “serious lapses” on the part of the administration in waste management as well as in failing to control […]

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Candlelight marches across Kashmir against Bhat’s killing

Srinagar: Candlelight marches were held at several places in Kashmir Valley on Sunday in protest against the killing of Kashmiri Pandit farmer Puran Krishan Bhat by terrorists in Shopian district a day ago. Officials said marches were taken out in Srinagar, Baramulla, Bandipora, Anantnag, Kulgam, Kupwara, Ganderbal and Shopian districts. People from all walks of […]

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Azad calls for restoration of statehood to J-K ahead of assembly polls

Kathua/Jammu: Stressing the need for restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir before the holding of assembly elections, Democratic Azad Party (DAP) chairperson Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday urged his party activists to launch a mass contact programme to mobilise public support for the party. The former chief minister said his party is committed to […]

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Two Haryana residents held with 17.5 kg of charas in Jammu

Jammu: Two suspected inter-state drug peddlers hailing from Haryana were arrested Sunday after 17.5 kg of charas was recovered from their vehicle here, an official of the Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) said. Amit Kumar and Ombir, both residents of Gorar-Kharkhoda in Sonipat district, were coming from Kashmir in a car when they were stopped by […]

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Ladakh admin extends support to young female cricket sensation from Kargil

Kargil: Days after a video of a girl showing her batting skills went viral on social media platforms, the Ladakh administration has come forward to extend its support to the young talent from Kargil, an official said on Sunday. In the video, Maqsooma – a sixth-standard student of Kaksar High School – spoke about her […]

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PM dedicates 75 Digital Banking Units across 75 districts to the nation

PM dedicates 75 Digital Banking Units across 75 districts to the nation

New Delhi, October 16: Prime Minister,  Narendra Modi dedicated 75 Digital Banking Units (DBU) across 75 districts to the nation via video conferencing. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister started by stressing that the 75 Digital Banking Units (DBU) will further financial inclusion and enhance banking experience for citizens. “DBU is a big step in […]

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Kashmir Reports 4 Covid-19 Cases, Jammu None

Kashmir Reports 4 Covid-19 Cases, Jammu None

Srinagar, Oct 15 Jammu and Kashmir reported four fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. They said all the cases were reported from Kashmir Valley and none from Jammu division, taking the overall tally to 479249. Among the cases, 174024 […]

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Health Ministry not to procure fresh Covid vaccines; surrenders Rs 4,237 crore from vaccination budget

Health Ministry not to procure fresh Covid vaccines; surrenders Rs 4,237 crore from vaccination budget

New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) The government’s Covid vaccination programme is in its final leg with the Health Ministry deciding against procuring more vaccines as of now and surrendering Rs 4,237 crore, or nearly 85 per cent of the 2022-23 budget allocation for inoculation purposes, to the Finance Ministry. Official sources told PTI that more […]

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