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Admin warns against use of banned calcium carbide

Admin warns against use of banned calcium carbide

Issues advisory on artificial fruit ripening Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has issued an advisory on the artificial ripening of fruits, warning food business operators against using banned calcium carbide for this process in the Union Territory. Consumers are also advised to remain vigilant in the market and purchase fruits only from known vendors […]

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Govt notifies Jammu as new rail division under Northern Railway from June 1

New Delhi: The Railway Ministry has through a gazette notification dated May 29, 2025 declared Jammu as a new rail division under the Northern Railway zone from June 1. Carved out from the existing Firozpur Division, the Jammu division was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually earlier on January 6 this year. “It is […]

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India sustaining growth momentum, fastest growing eco for 4 years: Sitharaman

India sustaining growth momentum, fastest growing eco for 4 years: Sitharaman

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India is sustaining its GDP growth momentum as the fastest-growing economy for the fourth year in a row, aided by manufacturing, services and farm sectors. She said India’s manufacturing activity has been “good” during the January-March period, which has helped clock a GDP growth of 7.4 […]

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BSF-DG reviews security situation along border in JK

Jammu: Director General of BSF Daljit Singh Chawdhary reviewed the overall security scenario along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir and emphasised the importance of constant vigil and troop readiness in maintaining security of the nation. He visited the shelling-hit areas of Poonch district on Thursday and reviewed the prevailing security situation. “Daljit […]

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Union HM directs security forces to maintain utmost vigil during Amarnath Yatra

Jammu: The government will leave no stone unturned to provide all required facilities to the Amarnath pilgrims, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, as he directed security forces to maintain utmost vigilance and ensure seamless completion of the annual pilgrimage. Shah said this after chairing a high-level meeting here on Thursday night to review the […]

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Army Chief visits Sunderbani, reviews operational readiness

Jammu: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday visited forward areas and posts in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri District to assess the operational readiness of the units and formations stationed there. Officials said that during the visit, General Dwivedi was briefed by Formation Commanders on the current security situation and operational developments along the Line […]

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Police in Srinagar sounds alert on social media misuse

Srinagar: In view of recent events in Srinagar city where a minor boy lost his life, the Srinagar police have appealed to residents to exercise caution and responsibility while sharing information on social media. Officials warned that spreading unverified facts, rumors, or misleading content can hamper peace and create unnecessary confusion among the public. They […]

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India will never give in to nuclear blackmail: EAM Jaishankar

India will never give in to nuclear blackmail: EAM Jaishankar

Vadodara (Gujarat): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday asserted that India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, and those who “sponsor, nurture and utilize” terrorism should be made to pay a heavy price. Speaking at a convocation ceremony of foreign students of Parul University, a private varsity here, he also commented that it […]

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Earth’s water towers are in danger

Earth’s water towers are in danger

As a recent study has indicated that there’s an 80 per cent chance that the world will break another annual temperature record in the next five years, and it’s even more probable that the earth will again exceed the international temperature threshold set 10 years ago, the fate of glaciers worldwide has again faced a […]

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Sip, Sip, hooray!

Sip, Sip, hooray!

By: S S Pillai Tea is such a popular drink worldwide that International Tea Day is observed during the third week of May every year. It is difficult to believe that tea was discovered only around 5000 years ago and an accident was responsible for this world-famous drink’s fame. The leaves of a plant fell […]