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Installing smart meters; 10,000 consumers covered under phase-I switched to prepaid mode: KPDCL

Srinagar: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Monday said that at least 10,000 consumers have switched their smart meters installed in the phase-I to prepaid mode while all those whose smart meters have been installed in the phase-I have to convert the smart meters into prepaid mode mandatorily. Chief Engineer, KPDCL, Javed Yousuf […]

 Press Trust of India

Landslide partially blocks Jammu-Srinagar highway

Banihal/Jammu: A landslide hit the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Ramban district on Monday, disrupting traffic movement in one lane of the strategic road, officials said. The landslide occurred in the Kunfer area of Chanderkote, they said. The 270-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway is the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country. Traffic […]

 Press Trust of India

Cop ends life in Kathua

Jammu: A 23-year-old Special Police Officer (SPO) of the Jammu Kashmir Police allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle in Kathua district on Monday, an official said. SPO Avinash Sharma was on sentry duty at border police post Sanyal in the Hiranagar sector when he shot himself in the neck around 1.45 pm, the […]

 Press Trust of India

PM Modi chairs meeting of Council of Ministers

PM Modi chairs meeting of Council of Ministers

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on Monday at the newly built convention centre at the Pragati Maidan, which will host the G20 summit in September. “A fruitful meeting with the Council of Ministers, where we exchanged views on diverse policy related issues,” Modi tweeted. In […]

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Infrastructure upgradation: 230 Schools in to receive Rs 50 lakh as additional grants

Infrastructure upgradation: 230 Schools in to receive Rs 50 lakh as additional grants

Srinagar: As many as 230 schools in Jammu and Kashmir have been selected to receive additional grants of Rs 50 lakh each for strengthening and upgrading their infrastructure under the PM Shri Scheme of Schools. The decision was made during the maiden Project Approval Board (PAB) meeting, which took place on May 10, 2023. The […]

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Youth need to seek dairy farming as means of livelihood   

Youth need to seek dairy farming as means of livelihood   

Jammu and Kashmir is an agrarian region, the agriculture sector contributes 16.18 per cent to the UT’s GDP, of which dairy sector constitutes more than one-third. This implies that the region offers huge scope for promotion of various other related activities as well. As most areas in Jammu and Kashmir are hilly and also have […]

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Role of Constructive Criticism in Poetic Excellence

Role of Constructive Criticism in Poetic Excellence

By: Adnan Shafi Constructive criticism is a vital component in the growth and development of poets, facilitating their artistic journey and pushing them to excel in their craft. By offering insightful feedback, criticism becomes a logical tool for evaluating written works, enabling poets to improve their skills and evolve as artists. This article will delve […]

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Relationships need to be ethical

Relationships need to be ethical

By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon and Sabreena Shabir “In the embrace of ethical (halal) relationships, we discover a love that transcends the superficial, nourishing our souls with its profound beauty.” In today’s rapidly changing world, where social norms and values are continually evolving, it is essential for Muslims to uphold the teachings of Islam and remain […]

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Tourism Deptt organises seminar on ‘Adventure Safety, Medical Rescue and Insurance’

Tourism Deptt organises seminar on ‘Adventure Safety, Medical Rescue and Insurance’

Aim of seminar to enhance safety, well being among adventure enthusiasts: Dir Tourism

SRINAGAR: Directorate of Tourism Kashmir, in collaboration with Adventure Sports Cover 360 Monday organised a seminar on ‘Adventure Safety including Medical Rescue and Insurance’ here. The seminar was held with an aim to educate adventure enthusiasts, tour operators, and local stakeholders about the importance of safety measures, medical assistance, and the significance of having appropriate […]

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DC Kupwara reviews progress of ADP in district

Emphasizes for saturation in all key performance indicators

KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan Monday convened a meeting of concerned District Officers to review the progress achieved under different indicators of Aspirational District programme and Aspirational Blocks Programme at DC Office Complex, here. The meeting held threadbare discussion and reviewed the progress achieved under Health, Education, Agriculture & Water Resources, Financial […]