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Accomplishment: Kashmir’s Handicraft exports surge past Rs 1100 Crores

Accomplishment: Kashmir’s Handicraft exports surge past Rs 1100 Crores

Srinagar: Kashmir’s handloom and handicraft exports have more than doubled over the past two years, with export figures going above worth Rs1100 crores. As per the figures, exports surged from ₹563 crore in 2021-22 to a remarkable ₹1,162 crore in 2023-24, reflecting a robust growth trajectory. The sharp increase highlights the rising global demand for […]

 Press Trust of India

Man involved in unlawful activities booked under PSA in Rajouri

Jammu: A man allegedly involved in unlawful activities has been detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Rajouri district, police said on Tuesday. The accused Mohd Aslam alias Qari was detained under PSA on the orders of district magistrate, Rajouri and lodged in district jail, a police spokesman said. Aslam, originally from village […]

 Press Trust of India

State bar councils cannot charge exorbitant fees for enrolling law graduates as lawyers: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that state bar councils cannot charge more than Rs 650 and Rs 125 for enrolling law graduates from general and SC-ST categories, respectively, as lawyers. The top court held that the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the state bar councils, which are authorised under the Advocates […]

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Forces observe ‘suspicious movement’ in Poonch village, launch search operation

Forces conduct precautionary search ops in Rajouri town Jammu: Security forces launched a cordon and search operation following information about movement of two suspected terrorists in a remote village in Poonch district, officials said on Tuesday. The two armed suspects, dressed in black, were seen moving in Salampura village near Dehra Ki Gali late Monday […]

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Local Bodies Polls: Govt constitutes 3 -member panel for reservation of OBCs in Panchayats, ULBs

Srinagar: In a significant move, the Jammu & Kashmir Government on Tuesday appointed Justice (retd.) Janak Raj Kotwal, a former judge of J&K High Court, as head of a panel set-up last month for reservation of other backward classes (OBCs) in local bodies of the Union Territory. According to an order issued here, the government […]

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Prolonged dry spell: Farmers, residents across north Kashmir offer special prayers

Baramulla: The residents across north Kashmir, especially the farmers offered special prayers to seek divine intervention with regard to an end to the prolonged drought and scorching heat that wreaked havoc on agriculture, causing concern to the farmers. The severe dry conditions, which lead to unprecedented high temperature, has taken a toll on Kashmir’s agriculture […]

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Customers aghast as J&K Bank’s UPI services were down

Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has come under criticism from its customers as its UPI servers have been down since Monday, causing widespread inconvenience to users dependent on these services for everyday transactions. In a message addressed to its customers, J&K Bank stated: “Due to an issue with the partner network, our UPI/IMPS services are […]

 Press Trust of India

At least 123 dead, 128 injured in Kerala landslides

Rescuers race against time to find survivors Wayanad (Kerala): In one of the worst natural disasters in Kerala, at least 123 persons were killed and 128 injured in massive landslides triggered by torrential rains in Wayanad on Tuesday. With hundreds trapped under the debris, sparking fears of mounting fatalities, rescue agencies were racing against time […]

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What are ‘metacrimes’ – and how can we stop them?

What are ‘metacrimes’ – and how can we stop them?

By: Ausma Bernot, Kai Lin, Milind Tiwari and You Zhou The Apple Vision Pro is the newest tool for Australians to access three-dimensional, immersive online environments, also known as the metaverse. Released in Australia earlier this month, it allows users to take a (virtual) walk in the savanna from their living room, watch sports matches […]

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Importance of Career Counselors

By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon After completing their 10th grade, students often make hasty decisions regarding their choice of subjects and streams. When they later find that these choices do not align with their interests or lead to success, they may experience significant mental distress, sometimes even contemplating drastic measures. In Kashmir, the absence of effective […]