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Killing of ex-army man: Candlelight vigil held in Kashmir

Srinagar: Demonstrations and candlelight vigil were held at several places in Kashmir on Tuesday against the killing of an ex-serviceman in a terror attack, officials said. Terrorists shot dead former soldier Manzoor Ahmad Wagay and injured his wife and 13-year-old niece in an attack in Behibagh village in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday. This […]

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Next round of talks with agitating farmers on Feb 14: Govt tells Parliament

New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday informed Parliament that the sixth round of discussions with agitating farmers in Punjab and Haryana will be held on February 14. In the previous round held last month, the government had proposed a five-year plan for the procurement of certain crops at Minimum Support Prices (MSP), but did not […]

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Govt intensifies drive against sale of unlabelled machine-made carpets

Srinagar: The administration has intensified crackdown on unscrupulous businessmen, who peddle machine-made carpets as handwoven Kashmiri carpets. “In response to growing complaints from buyers and tourists about the sale of machine-made carpets from outside the region being falsely marketed as authentic Kashmiri handmade carpets, the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, has further intensified its crackdown […]

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GST Council to soon take decision on rates, number of slabs: FM

GST Council to soon take decision on rates, number of slabs: FM

New Delhi: The GST Council will soon take a decision on having fewer and lower rates as the review work is almost complete, Finance Minister NirmalaSitharaman said on Tuesday. Currently, Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a four-tier tax structure with slabs at 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent. Luxury and demerit goods are […]

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Toilet facilities being provided along Highways: Govt

Says wayside amenities to be developed every 40-60 kms New Delhi: Separate toilet facilities for male and female users are being constructed near all toll plazas as a part of the Swachh Bharat Mission and the government aims to create Wayside Amenities every 40-60 kilometers along the national highways, the Rural Development Ministry informed the […]

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Is social media draining our spirit?

Is social media draining our spirit?

By: Shahid Ul  Islam We live in an era dominated by technology and social media. Information is available at our fingertips, and yet, instead of using these platforms for positivity and enlightenment, they have become sources of endless distress. Every time we open a social media app, we are met with heartbreaking news death, disease, […]

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India has robust system to tackle pandemics: Health Minister

New Delhi: India has a very robust system to deal with future pandemics and public health emergencies, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda asserted in the RajyaSabha on Tuesday. Replying to supplementary questions in the RajyaSabha, Nadda highlighted the steps taken by the government in the last 10 years to strengthen India’s health […]

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Spine Surgery with Minimally Invasive Techniques

By: Dr. Rahul Sharma Spinal disorders and chronic back pain are common concerns worldwide, and they are becoming increasingly prevalent in India, especially with the rise of sedentary lifestyles, long working hours, and stress. Conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative diseases can severely impact daily life, leading to pain and limited mobility. But […]

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Cooling Blankets for a deep sleep

By: Linda Grosser, Luana Main You wake up exhausted from yet another hot night of tossing and turning, with very little sleep. So you might be tempted to buy a “cooling blanket” after reading rave reviews on social media. Or you might have read online articles with taglines such as: Stop waking up in a […]

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CS for adopting multi-pronged strategy to optimise tourism potential of Jammu

CS for adopting multi-pronged strategy to optimise tourism potential of Jammu

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a meeting of all the stakeholders including tourism players from Jammu to seek their suggestions for optimal utilisation of tourism potential of this region especially in the wake of nearly one crore pilgrims visiting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine (SMVDS) in Katra. Those who attended the meeting included Principal […]

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