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All pvt properties don’t form ‘material resources’ of community: SC

All pvt properties don’t form ‘material resources’ of community: SC

Says it can’t be taken over by state New Delhi: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court by a majority of 7:2 on Tuesday held all private properties cannot form part of “material resources of the community” empowering states to take them over for distribution to serve “common good” under the Constitution. The judgement of […]

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US Presidential Election: Millions voters head towards polling stations

Washington: Millions of Americans headed towards polling stations on Tuesday to elect the 47th President of the United States, capping one of the most bitter presidential campaigns in the country’s history. On Monday night, both the candidates, Republican leader Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, spent a considerable amount of time in Pennsylvania, the […]

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Parliament’s winter session from Nov 25 to Dec 20

New Delhi: The Winter Session of Parliament is scheduled to begin on November 25 and continue till December 20, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday. Rijiju said a special celebration to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution will be held in the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan on […]

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Speaker asks MLAs to switch off cellphones during House proceedings

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Tuesday asked all the MLAs to keep their mobile phones switched off during House proceedings to uphold the sanctity of the legislature. The speaker’s direction came after some MLAs were seen filming the House proceedings with their mobile phones on the second day of the […]

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Private schools violating govt norms will face action: Education Minister

Srinagar: Education Minister Sakina Itoo Tuesday said that government will examine and take action against those private schools that are violating the norms. Speaking to reporters, Sakina said that government has already notified norms and criteria regarding charging of tuition and other charges. She said that private schools in Jammu and Kashmir are being regulated […]

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550 indigenous Asmi machine pistols inducted into Army’s Northern Command

Jammu: The Indian Army has inducted 550 indigenously developed ‘Asmi’ machine pistols into the Northern Command which oversees operations in the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. This is the first batch of the 100 per cent Indian-made weapon intended to equip Special Forces for close-quarter battles and specialised operations in India’s Northern […]

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Army commander reviews operational preparedness of forces in Rajouri

Jammu: Army’s northern commander Lt Gen M V Suchindra Kumar on Tuesday visited Rajouri to review the operational preparedness of the forces in the border district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Lt Gen Kumar’s visit to Dera Ki Gali in Rajouri comes a day after he visited the Akhnoor sector where three hardcore terrorists […]

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The Sanctity of Parental Reverence

The Sanctity of Parental Reverence

By: Wani Arfat In the intricate fabric of human existence, one of the most profound moral and spiritual imperatives is the veneration of one’s parents. Their role in nurturing, guiding, and sacrificing for their offspring is unparalleled. Yet, a disturbing trend emerges in contemporary society: children increasingly neglect their filial duties, relegating parents to isolation […]

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US elections: What to expect on Election Day

By: Emma Shortis As Americans vote in one of the most important presidential elections in generations, the country teeters on a knife edge. In the battleground states that will likely decide the result, the polling margins between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are razor thin. These tiny margins, and the general confusion around […]

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Urgent Need for Dental Healthcare Reform

By: Dr. Zeenat Rehmani The recent assembly elections and the emergence of Omar Abdullah as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir rekindles hope in the hearts of many across our state, especially in those of us striving to serve in healthcare. Among the pressing needs that require immediate attention, one often overlooked is the […]