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Severe solar storm triggers rare auroral arc in Ladakh sky

New Delhi: A crimson glow lit up the dark sky in parts of Ladakh in a rare stable auroral red arc event at the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve in the high Himalayas due to the strong solar magnetic storms launched towards Earth. The solar storms or coronal mass ejections are from the AR13664 region of […]

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Police releases sketches of six terrorists involved in Basantgarh encounter

Jammu: Police on Saturday released the sketches of six terrorists, who infiltrated from Pakistan into Basantgarh area of Udhampur district and killed a village defence guard in a gunfight before fleeing deep into the forest, officials said. Udhampur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Joginder Singh announced the first breakthrough in the case with the arrest […]

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Two criminals detained under PSA in Samba

Jammu: Two alleged criminals, including the kingpin of ‘Gataru gang’, were detained under stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Samba district on Saturday, police said. Sumit Jandyal alias “Gataru”and his gangster brother Sourav Gupta, both residents of Vijaypur, have been booked under the administrative law that allows detention without charge or trial for up to […]

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Soldier shot dead by his father-in-law over matrimonial dispute in Reasi

Jammu: A soldier was gunned down allegedly by his father-in-law over some matrimonial dispute in Reasi district on Saturday, police said. Village Defence Guard (VDG) member Doulat Ram allegedly fired his .303 rifle on his son-in-law Amit Singh, an army soldier, at Kembal Danga village, causing chest injuries to him, they said. Ram, a resident […]

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Rusted mortar shell destroyed in Jammu

Jammu: A rusted mortar shell was found in an open field here and subsequently destroyed in a controlled explosion by the bomb disposal squad, officials said on Saturday. The 82-mm mortar shell was noticed by some farmers near Ratnal village Friday evening, the officials said. They said the farmers informed the police station Bishnah and […]

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Girl dies after being hit by shooting stone in Rajouri

Rajouri/Jammu: A 13-year-old girl was killed after being hit by a shooting stone in Rajouri district on Saturday, officials said. Shazia Akhter was hit by a rolling boulder while passing through a landslide prone area near her Dandote village in Budhal area, the officials said. They said the girl was shifted to hospital where she […]

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: DM Srinagar issues prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: DM Srinagar issues prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC

Declares all Polling Stations in District as ‘No-Smoking Zones’ SRINAGAR: In order to facilitate smooth conduct of electoral process in Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, and denote the end of campaigning period and start of silence period of campaigning, the District Magistrate (Deputy Commissioner) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Saturday issued Prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC […]

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Darhal Malkan: An untapped torist destination

Darhal Malkan: An untapped torist destination

By: Tahir Mustafa Darhal Malkan, a picturesque region nestled amidst majestic mountains, possesses immense tourism potential waiting to be discovered. With its enchanting landscapes transforming into a winter wonderland and lush greenery adorning the summers, this hidden gem offers a breathtaking experience to visitors. From the migratory Gujjar Bakarwals and Pahari communities to the abundance […]

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Science and religion: The two rulers of the world

By: Priyanka Saurabh The relationship between religion and science can be considered one of the most debated topics in the world. Some argue over the relationship between science and religion, creating conflict, while others think that they are two separate entities that deal with two different human experiences. Some religious and scientific organizations say that […]

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Education is Power

By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad In an economy where knowledge is the most valuable commodity a person and a country have to offer, the best jobs will go to the best educated – whether they live in the United States or India or China. – US President Barack Obama, Washington D.C. (July 25th, 2009) President Barack […]

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