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Admin imposes night curfew along international border in Samba

Jammu: Night curfew has been imposed along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district to ensure better area domination by BSF troops and to foil any nefarious activities close to the borderline, according to an official order. The step was taken to prevent cross-border infiltration and smuggling of weapons through drones in […]

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When poor, farmers, women, youth are empowered, country becomes powerful: PM

New Delhi: Asserting that the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra has not only become the journey of a government but of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said when the poor, farmers, women and youth are empowered, the nation will become powerful. Addressing the Yatra in various parts of the country via video conferencing, […]

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China, Pakistan ‘Countries of Particular Concern’ for severe violations: US

Severe violations of religious freedom New York: The US has designated China, North Korea and Pakistan as “Countries of Particular Concern” for engaging in and tolerating “particularly severe violations of religious freedom.” Announcing the Religious Freedom Designations, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that advancing the freedom of religion or belief has been a […]

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NC’s election board to decide candidates for LS, Assembly polls: Farooq

Jammu: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said his party is setting up an election board to select candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a public meeting on the outskirts of Jammu, Abdullah asserted that the people of the union territory will be taken into confidence […]

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SC seeks Centre’s reply to plea against levy of 28 % GST on online gaming

SC seeks Centre’s reply to plea against levy of 28 % GST on online gaming

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea of the E-gaming Federation against the levy of 28 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all forms of online real-money gaming. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj […]

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Two detained as police step up vigilance ahead of R-Day

Jammu: Two people were briefly detained for questioning in Jammu’s Rangoora area on Monday as police here launched a drive to check activities of anti-national elements ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, officials said. Although there was no specific input about the movement of suspected persons, the drive is being carried out to ensure area […]

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BSF jawans recover drone near Pak border, find dead bird tied to it

BSF jawans recover drone near Pak border, find dead bird tied to it

Jaisalmer: BSF jawans seized a drone on the India-Pakistan border in this district with a dead pigeon and a small parachute tied to it, police said on Monday. The Border Security Force (BSF) also informed the Shahgarh police about the seizure. The drone was spotted flying near Kharia BOP (Border Outpost) in Shahgarh area late […]

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Why humanities are needed in health care

Why humanities are needed in health care

By: Irene Mathieu While there is a long history of doctor-poets one giant of mid-20th-century poetry, William Carlos Williams, was famously also a pediatrician few people seem to know this or understand the power of combining the humanities and medicine. As a published poet and scholar of the health humanities and ethics, I have a […]

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Unlocking JK’s Splendor: A Riveting Tale of Growth and Harmony

Unlocking JK’s Splendor: A Riveting Tale of Growth and Harmony

KV Feature In recent years, Jammu and Kashmir (JK) has experienced a remarkable surge in tourist footfall, signaling a growing interest in the region.  . In the past year, JK welcomed over 1.80 Crore tourists, surpassing 2 Crore visitors this year, marking a historic high since independence. These figures underscore the region’s allure for travelers. […]

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Empowering Agriculture in JK: Viksit Bharat’s Impactful Initiatives

KV Feature The ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is making remarkable strides across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, dedicated to saturating government schemes and ensuring genuine beneficiaries are reached. In alignment with the vision to make India a developed nation by 2047, substantial progress has been achieved, particularly in the agricultural sector over […]