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Lt Guv conducts on-site inspection of key projects in Jammu

Lt Guv conducts on-site inspection of key projects in Jammu

Reviews ongoing construction work of Tawi Riverfront, Jambu Zoo JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday conducted on-site inspection of key projects in Jammu and reviewed the ongoing construction work of Jambu Zoo, Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and Tawi Riverfront Project. The Lt Governor ascertained the progress of the work being carried […]

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Govt hopes record number of visitors at Tulip Garden

Govt hopes record number of visitors at Tulip Garden

Srinagar: As the Tulip garden is set to be thrown open for public on March 19, the government is expecting a record break visitors this year at the garden, saying that 16 lakh flowers with 68 tulip varieties will be in a full bloom to mesmerize the people. Director Floriculture, Farooq Ahmad Rather said that […]

 Press Trust of India

10-day food, cultural fair to be held in Srinagar next week

Jammu: A 10-day “woman-led” food and cultural fair will be organised in Srinagar from March 15 to showcase diverse cuisines and unique indigenous products from across the country, an official said on Saturday. The ‘SARAS Aajeevika Mela’ would provide a platform for the participants to sell and promote their handmade products and create marketing linkages […]

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Police asks women not to hesitate in reporting crimes against them

Srinagar: The Baramulla district police in north Kashmir celebrated International Women’s Week on Saturday with senior officers appealing to women not to hesitate in reporting crimes against women while assuring the of prompt action. Addressing the event, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amod Ashok Nagpure said respecting women should not be limited to a day […]

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JK an all season tourist destination: Officials

JK an all season tourist destination: Officials

Says tourism department needs uplift to tap its potential fully JAMMU: Secretary Tourism, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Saturday stated that Jammu and Kashmir is an all season tourist destination and there is high need to uplift the department with the changing times to tap this immense tourism potential to the fullest. Secretary said this […]

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Non-BJP parties decide to meet EC seeking early election in JK

Jammu: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Saturday chaired a meeting with leaders of more than a dozen parties which culminated with the decision to meet the Election Commission in Delhi for an early assembly election in Jammu & Kashmir and restoration of its statehood. The three-hour-long meeting, which was held at Abdullah’s residence here, […]

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Illegal appointments in H&ME dept: Five member panel nominated to conduct probe

Srinagar: Authorities have set up a committee to probe 2274 and other illegal appointments in the Health and Medical Education department as per the Audit and Inspection department. According to an order the committee will be headed by director finance H&ME with four others as members. “Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of the […]

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Five rusted grenades found in Jammu village, destroyed

Jammu: Five rusted grenades found buried in a village on the outskirts of Jammu were destroyed in a controlled explosion by the bomb disposal squad on Saturday, officials said. The grenades were found by a resident of Charangal village in Gharota area during the digging work for the construction of a shop, they said. After […]

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BSF recovers 3 kg of heroin dropped by drone from Pakistan

Amritsar (Punjab): Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Saturday recovered more than three kg of heroin dropped by a drone from Pakistan in an agricultural field along the border. The BSF personnel fired at the drone, but it managed to return after dropping the consignment. Officials said 3.055 kg of heroin was recovered from the […]

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Western Air commander visits Air Force Station Jammu

Jammu: Air Officer Commanding-in-chief, Western Air Command, Air Marshal P M Sinha on Saturday visited the Air Force Station here, a defence spokesperson said. The AOC-in-C was briefed on the operational readiness of the station and inspected all units, the spokesperson said. Sinha appreciated the operational and security orientation of all station personnel and exhorted […]

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