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Prolonged dry spell: Power generation in Kashmir takes a hit

KPDCL begins power curtailments across Kashmir Srinagar: With prolonged dry spell leading to reduction in water level in most of the water bodies across the Valley, the Kashmir-based power houses are generating less electricity, prompting the government to go ahead with power curtailment, causing immense hardships to the people. Pertinently, August and September—2023 has recorded […]

 Press Trust of India

‘Sankalp Saptaah’: PM Modi to launch week-long programme for aspirational blocks on Sep 30

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a unique week-long programme for aspirational blocks in the country called ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ at the Bharat Mandapam here on Saturday, his office said. ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ is linked to the effective implementation of Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP). The nationwide programme was launched by the Prime Minister on January […]

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Centre unveils draft notification for ESZ around Dachigam National Park

UT administration to prepare zonal master plan Srinagar: The Union Ministry of Forests, Environment & Climate Change has unveiled the draft notification for an eco-sensitive zone around Dachigam national park, Thajwas (Baltal) and Overa- Aru wildlife sanctuaries. The notification proposes that an area to an extent varying from 200 meters to 13.15 kilometers around the […]

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World Rabies Day: 4,396 bite cases reported to ARC SMHS in last six months

54,000 dog bite cases recorded since April 2015: Official Data Srinagar: A whopping 4,396 bite victims, mostly dog bites, were reported to the Anti-Rabies Clinic at Srinagar’s Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) Hospital in the last six months, officials said. The presence of dogs in the nook and corner of the valley has led to […]

 Press Trust of India

Raise awareness about heart health: WHO South-East Asia Region to member states

New Delhi: On the eve of World Heart Day, WHO South-East Asia Region urged its member states to join the global call to raise awareness about heart health and accelerate actions to prevent, detect and manage cardiovascular diseases. The region is home to a quarter of the world’s population, said WHO Regional Director for South-East […]

 Press Trust of India

Centre transfers Srinagar SSP Rakesh Balwal to Manipur

New Delhi: Srinagar Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Balwal, who has expertise in handling terror-related cases, has been “prematurely” repatriated to Manipur cadre where a fresh bout of violence has worsened the already tense situation. The 2012 batch IPS officer, who was shifted to Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre in December […]

 Press Trust of India

Jaishankar meets US NSA Sullivan

Jaishankar meets US NSA Sullivan

Discusses progress in bilateral ties Washington: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and discussed the progress in bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to take it forward. Jaishankar, who arrived here from New York on Wednesday after addressing the 78th General Assembly session of the […]

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Northern Army commander visits forward areas along Siachen, Ladakh

Jammu: The Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi visited forward areas and reviewed the operational preparedness of troops in the Siachen and Ladakh sectors of the union territory. This is the second day of his visit to the Ladakh region to interact with troops on ground zero and review the security and operational preparedness […]

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India retains 40th rank in the Global Innovation Index 2023

New Delhi: India retained its 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023 rankings, according to a report by the Geneva-based World Intellectual Property Organization. Government think tank NITI Aayog said in a statement on Thursday that India has been on a rising trajectory over the past several years in […]

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The deception behind insurance schemes

The deception behind insurance schemes

Rafiq Dar In Jammu and Kashmir, as in many parts of the world, banks offer a wide array of insurance products to their customers. These encompass life insurance, health insurance, property insurance, vehicle insurance, and credit facility insurance. While these offerings are meant to provide financial security and peace of mind, it’s imperative for consumers […]

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