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Forest fires across JK spell disaster 

In 11 days over 94 forest fire incidents reported   Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir recorded over 94 forest fire incidents during the past 11 days, details suggest. They said that over 94 forest fire cases were reported between March 24 and April 3, 2025. The fires have affected at least 15 districts across both Kashmir […]

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IGP reviews security ahead of Union HM’s JK visit

Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K. Birdi, chaired a joint security meeting at PCR Kashmir, joined by senior officials from various security forces, including the Police, Army, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, and intelligence agencies. The purpose of the meeting was to assess and enhance security measures in preparation for the upcoming VVIP visit to […]

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PM to flag-off first Vande Bharat Express to Kashmir from Katra on April 19: BJP Leader

PM to flag-off first Vande Bharat Express to Kashmir from Katra on April 19: BJP Leader

Jammu: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA, Ranbir Singh Pathania, on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag-off the first Vande Bharat Express to Kashmir from Katra on April 19. Pathania, who is also MLA from Udhampur East, said, “History will be written in the political, social, and economic landscape of Kashmir. Kashmir is […]

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Passport processing drops from 89 to 10 days in Srinagar

Srinagar: The time taken to issue passports in Jammu and Kashmir has changed notably over the past five years, with recent years showing a trend towards more consistent processing. According to details provided by the Ministry of External Affairs in Jammu, passport processing for normal applications took an average of 4 days in 2020. This […]

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‘JK receives Rs 10.42 Cr funds under Mission Shakti in two years’

Srinagar: A total of 22 empowerment hubs for women are functional across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh under the Government of India’s Mission Shakti scheme, official data from the Ministry of Women and Child Development shows. According to the data, Jammu & Kashmir currently has one State Hub for Empowerment of Women (SHEW) and 20 […]

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Demand for Kashmir apples surges

‘Demand likely to go up as 60% cold storage chains cleared’ Pulwama: Apple growers across Kashmir are witnessing a welcome turnaround this season, as demand for this fruit stored in Controlled Atmosphere (CA) units continues to rise, bringing handsome returns to orchardists. This season, the demand for the apple produce kept in cold storage units […]

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Indian exporters better placed to deal with US tariffs than competitor nations: Sources

New Delhi: Indian exporters are better positioned to deal with the additional US tariffs as compared to their competitors, who are facing much higher import duties in America, sources said on Saturday. They added that sectors that could get impacted like shrimp need to explore new markets such as the European Union to push their […]

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Javed Rana reviews I&FC measures

Javed Rana reviews I&FC measures

Emphasises efficient water management for agricultural prosperity SRINAGAR, APRIL 05: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today emphasised the critical need for timely completion of irrigation projects to ensure efficient water management and enhanced support to the agricultural activities. He made these remarks while chairing a meeting of Irrigation and Flood Control Department in […]

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Future is not an accident; it is an effect of today’s causes

Future is not an accident; it is an effect of today’s causes

By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad   The law of cause and effect is an undeniable universal principle that governs everything, from scientific progress to historical events, human behavior, and environmental shifts. However, this law does not end with a single reaction—it extends indefinitely, shaping future outcomes in ways that may not be immediately visible. This article […]

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Trump’s trade war will hurt everyone

By: Lisa Toohey It had the hallmarks of a reality TV cliffhanger. Until recently, many people had never even heard of tariffs. Now, there’s been rolling live international coverage of so-called “Liberation Day”, as US President Donald Trump laid out tariffs to be imposed on countries around the world. Just hours ago, Trump announced all […]

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