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Principal Secretary asks KPDCL to ensure strict adherence to power curtailment schedule

Reviews power scenario in J&K SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary, Power Development Department (PDD), H. Rajesh Prasad, today had a review meeting regarding the status of power scenario in the Union Territory here at Civil Secretariat. “Ensure strict adherence to the power curtailment schedule besides avoiding unscheduled cuts,” the Principal Secretary asked the PDD officers. Present in […]

 Press Trust of India

Pakistani drone with narcotics seized near IB in Jammu

Pakistani drone with narcotics seized near IB in Jammu

Jammu: A Pakistani drone carrying nearly half a kg of high-grade narcotic substance was seized by the Border Security Force near the International Border here, officials said on Sunday. The quadcopter entered India from across the border and was seized from the Chinaz Border Outpost area in the Arnia sector late Saturday, they said. Confirming […]

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Innovation should not remain confined to labs: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi: Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said scientific innovation must not remain confined to laboratories and should translate into impactful, market-ready solutions that empower industries and improve lives. Addressing a meeting of the secretaries of various science departments, Singh cited examples of successful government-supported innovations, encouraging departments to use these stories […]

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PM Modi asks states to provide environment for start-ups to flourish

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked states to work towards providing an environment where start-ups can flourish, simplify the compliances that often lead to harassment of citizens and take obesity as a big challenge. Addressing the fourth national conference of chief secretaries here, he said states should reform governance model in such […]

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Give up arms or face strong action: Amit Shah to Naxals

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday appealed to Naxals to give up arms and join the mainstream, or else they will have to face the strong action of security forces. He said the rehabilitation of the surrendered Naxals is the responsibility of the government. Addressing a sporting event — ‘Bastar Olympics’ — […]

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NC MP gives notice in LS for impeachment motion against Allahabad HC judge

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) MP from Srinagar Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday said he has submitted a notice in the Lok Sabha to bring an impeachment motion against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his remarks at a VHP event. “Submitted this impeachment motion today with signatures of more than 100 Hon’ble […]

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17 vehicles used for illegal mining seized in J-K’s Kulgam

Srinagar: Police on Sunday seized 17 vehicles, including 11 excavators, used for illegal mining in a river in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. An official spokesperson said information about illegal mining was received by police, following which teams were formed to take action. “Acting tough against those involved in illegal extraction and transportation of […]

 Press Trust of India

Couple held with heroin in Jammu

Jammu: A man and his wife were arrested here on Sunday on drug peddling charges and 28 grams of heroin was seized from them, a police official said. A police patrolling party intercepted Rahul Singh Jamwal and his wife Shagun Chandel at Channi Himmat as they roaming in the area raising suspicion, the official said. […]

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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain in San Francisco ICU with heart problems

New Delhi: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has been admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital with heart-related problems, his friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia said on Sunday. The 73-year-old US-based musician, who has taken the tabla to the global stage, had been having blood pressure issues, added Hussain’s manager Nirmala Bachani. “He has […]

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Respite from intense cold wave in Kashmir, mercury rises slightly

Respite from intense cold wave in Kashmir, mercury rises slightly

Srinagar, Dec 15 (PTI) Kashmir saw a slight respite from the intense cold wave conditions as minimum temperatures rose across the valley, though they remained below the freezing point, the meteorological department officials said on Sunday. The summer capital, Srinagar, recorded a low of minus 3.4 degrees Celsius, an improvement from minus 4.6 degrees Celsius […]

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