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Compliments to people of Baramulla for unbreakable commitment to democratic values: PM

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the people of Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency as it recorded its highest-ever voter turnout, and said such active participation is a great trend. The Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, which was once militancy-infested, recorded its highest-ever voter turnout at 59 per cent on a violence-free polling day […]

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Government orders 46% hike in DA for employees

Srinagar: The Finance Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday announced a 46% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA). This decision, detailed in Government Order No. 8-F of 2024, will be effective from January 1, 2024. The order, signed by Principal Secretary Santosh D. Vaidya, stated that the revised DA rate will now be 50% […]

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Army exploring India’s military heritage under project Udbhav

New Delhi: The Army has explored the epic battles of the Mahabharata, heroic exploits of eminent military figures and India’s rich heritage in statecraft under a project that aims to enrich the nation’s outlook in the defence domain, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Tuesday. The project ‘Udbhav’, launched last year, delved deep into […]

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PoK woman repatriated in Poonch

Poonch/Jammu: A 45-year-old woman from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was handed over to Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of on Tuesday, two days after she was detained after she inadvertently crossed to the Indian side, officials said. Naseem Fatma, a native of Sakhi Nath village in Kotli district, was detained […]

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Jammu-Srinagar national highway closed for traffic

Jammu: The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic on Tuesday, officials said. Though authorities did not give any specific reason for the closure, sources said the highway has been shut for repair and maintenance work. In addition to the highway closure, traffic between Jammu and other destinations such as Chenani, Patnitop, Doda, Ramban, Gool, […]

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Govt issues urgent reminder for Deputation of Assistants for Training in Secretariat Course

Srinagar: The General Administration Department (GAD) here on Tuesday issued an urgent reminder to all Administrative Secretaries regarding the deputation of Senior Assistants and Junior Assistants for the J&K Secretariat Assistants Training Course. In an office memorandum dated May 21, 2024, and marked as “Most Urgent,” the GAD highlighted the importance of this training and […]

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Domestic air traffic rises to 1.32 crore in April

New Delhi: Domestic air passenger traffic rose by 3.88 per cent to 1.32 crore in April, according to official data released on Tuesday. The traffic stood at 128.88 lakh (1.28 crore) in April last year. As many as 1,370 passengers were affected due to denied boarding, with airlines spending Rs 136.23 lakh towards compensation and […]

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India on cusp of long-awaited economic take-off: RBI Bulletin

India on cusp of long-awaited economic take-off: RBI Bulletin

Mumbai: India is on the cusp of long-awaited take-off on the back of rising aggregate demand, and non-food spending in rural economy, according to the Reserve Bank of India May Bulletin released on Tuesday. The outlook for the global economy is turning fragile as the descent of inflation is stalling, re-igniting risks to global financial […]

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Can Iran avoid a political crisis after its president’s death?

Can Iran avoid a political crisis after its president’s death?

By: Ali Mamouri The death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash this week occurred during one of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s most challenging periods. Raisi, a prominent figure in the political elite, held substantial sway over Iran’s domestic policies. He was also central to Iran’s recent moves to improve relations with its […]

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Destiny: A Short Story

By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar Despite insistences from his parents, friends and relatives to tie the nuptial with Salma, Zubair was hell-bent to marry his high school friend Sadia. Sadia was an extraordinarily beautiful and good mannered girl who was the lone daughter of her well off parents. Her father was a company secretary while her […]

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