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SC grants divorce to couple on ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted divorce to an estranged couple on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed the decision to be in the “best interest” of the parties and their minor child for leading independent and peaceful lives that were “free […]

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India accounts for 6.4% of global zero-dose children in 2024: UN

United Nations: India constituted 6.4 per cent of the global population of children who did not receive a single dose of any vaccine in 2024, according to a United Nations report. The new national immunisation coverage data released on Monday by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF also highlighted that “India accounted for 49.2% […]

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Amarnath Yatra 2025: Over 13,000 perform darshan on Tuesday

Srinagar: Despite overcast weather conditions in the higher reaches of Kashmir, the annual Amarnath Yatra continues to progress smoothly, with thousands of devotees undertaking the pilgrimage to the holy cave. According to official figures a total of 13,490 pilgrims performed darshan at the holy cave on July 15, including 9,096 male, 3,546 female, 199 children, […]

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Fix clear timelines for cyber security audit of govt websites: CS

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday chaired a crucial meeting to thoroughly review cyber security measures safeguarding government websites and critical infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting besides the Secretary IT was attended by all Administrative Secretaries of various departments, and key officers from NIC, JaKeGA, and the IT Department. In this meeting the […]

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Alarm: JK Glaciers melting rapidly, threatening water security and livelihoods

Alarm: JK Glaciers melting rapidly, threatening water security and livelihoods

Experts call for urgent climate action as 30% glacier loss reported in six decades By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is facing a grave environmental crisis as its glaciers—the vital source of water for millions—are melting at an alarming rate, experts have warned. Nearly 30 percent of the region’s glacier cover has disappeared […]

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Cabinet secretary flags ‘perceived reluctance’ among senior officers to meet people

New Delhi: Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan has flagged the “perceived reluctance” among several senior central government officials to give appointments to people, saying such interactions can give insights into ground realities, and clarify misunderstandings about government policies or intentions. In a letter to the secretaries of all central government ministries and departments, the country’s […]

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Power sector can be a game changer 

Power sector can be a game changer 

Jammu and Kashmir’s power generating capacity has been known for many years now. This sector has immense potential, driven by the regions vast hydropower resources. Jammu and Kashmir has an estimated hydropower potential of 18,000-20,000 MW and so far 14,867 MW of this potential stands identified. Though, the peak capacity of power generation is yet […]

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NITI Aayog’s Human Capital Revolution

NITI Aayog’s Human Capital Revolution

By: Rao Inderjit Singh In a country as vast and varied as India, the true measure of progress lies not merely in GDP figures or infrastructure milestones but in how well a nation nurtures its people. Human capital—our education, skills, health, and productivity—is not just an economic asset but a moral imperative. Over the last […]

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The Choices we make

By: Dr Aftab jan Life has only two paths, and every soul is walking on one of them, whether they acknowledge it or not. Allah has drawn these paths so clearly in His Book, declaring, “So remember Me; I will remember you” (Quran 2:152) and warning, “They neglected Allah, so He neglected them” (Quran 9:67). […]

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Govt committed to strengthen medical education, rural health infrastructure: Omar

Govt committed to strengthen medical education, rural health infrastructure: Omar

Addresses Annual Day Function at SKIMS Medical College Bemina SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday addressed the Annual Day function of SKIMS Medical College & Hospital, Bemina, where he commended the commitment of the faculty, students and newly inducted doctors. Addressing a gathering of medical professionals, students, staff, and parents, the Chief Minister said that […]

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