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Ahead of Ramadhan power dept plans revision of curtailment schedule 

Srinagar: The Power Development Department (PDD) is likely to take a call on modification of power curtailment schedule a week before the commencement of the holy month of Ramadhan. Sources in the department said that it may consider a slight modification in the ongoing power curtailment schedule a week prior commencement of the Ramadhan. “As […]

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Passport can’t be denied over kin’s militancy links, says JKHC

Political parties welcome High Court decision Srinagar: Political parties on Wednesday welcomed the decision of Jammu and Kashmir High Court that passport cannot be denied to an individual over kin’s militancy links. National Conference spokesperson and MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq termed the High Court ruling as a vital affirmation of individual rights. “Every citizen must […]

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Three MLAs submit private members’ bills seeking liquor ban in J&K

Srinagar: There is a growing clamour for declaring Jammu and Kashmir a dry state as at least three MLAs have submitted private members’ bills for banning alcohol in the Union Territory. People’s Democratic Party (PDP) MLA from Kupwara Mir Mohammad Fayaz, Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) legislator from Langate Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad and ruling National Conference […]

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Congress to launch 15-day long campaign for restoration of statehood in J&K

Jammu:  Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday announced a 15-day long campaign to press for restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. He said the campaign will be launched from Udhampur district on February 13 as the “BJP has so far failed to keep its statehood restoration promise […]

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Civil Service prelims: UPSC brings changes in online application process

Candidates had complained about technical glitches New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has introduced certain changes in its online application system for the civil services preliminary exam after aspirants complained of technical glitches while applying through it, according to an official notice. The Commission had recently extended the last date to apply for […]

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Family in mourning after soldier son killed in IED attack 2 months before marriage

Samba/Jammu: He had returned to his Army unit on January 28 after his engagement and giving final touches to his new house. Just 14 days later, Naik Mukesh Singh Manhas was killed in an IED blast, leaving his family shattered and pondering a future gone dark. The 29-year-old from Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba, who was […]

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Freebies promised before polls: Are we not creating class of parasites, asks SC

Freebies promised before polls: Are we not creating class of parasites, asks SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday deprecated the practice of political parties promising “freebies” just ahead of elections and asked “are we not creating a class of parasites” instead of bringing people into the mainstream and contribute towards national development. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih also observed that […]

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New Income Tax Bill to have 622 pages, 536 sections

Likely to be tabled in Par on today New Delhi: A crispier and simplified Income Tax Bill 2025, having 536 sections, and 23 chapters running into 622 pages, is likely to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The Bill once enacted will replace six-decade old Income Tax Act 1961, which over the years […]

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 Advent of AI in stroke care revolutionising treatment

 Advent of AI in stroke care revolutionising treatment

By: Dr. Vipul Gupta Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. Rapid diagnosis and timely intervention are crucial for improving outcomes, as every second counts when it comes to saving brain tissue. Traditionally, stroke management has been reliant on clinical expertise and imaging technologies such as […]

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Long COVID: Women at greater risk compared to men

By: Helen McGettrick, Jonathan Lewis About 5% of people who catch COVID have long-lasting symptoms. In these people, loss of smell, dizziness, fatigue and other hallmark COVID symptoms can persist for months after the initial illness. Yet even five years after the COVID pandemic began, we still don’t know why some people develop long COVID […]

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