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Amarnath Yatra: Top police officer directs for maintaining high level of vigilance

Jammu: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Shiv Kumar Sharma on Wednesday conducted a thorough security review of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and stressed the significance of maintaining a high level of vigilance throughout the duration of the pilgrimage. The 38-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high shrine commenced on July 3 from the Valley via the twin tracks […]

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Ahmedabad plane crash: Initial report to be made public in two days: AAIB to Par panel

New Delhi: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) told a parliamentary committee on Wednesday that it will make public its preliminary report on the Ahmedabad plane crash in a couple of days, sources said. AAIB Director General G V G Yugandhar told the panel that it will upload the report within 30 days of one […]

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Faith overtakes fear as UP devotee undertakes first Kanwar Yatra from MP to Amarnath

Udhampur: Defying odds and driven by unshakable devotion, 21-year-old devotee Harnam Prasad from Uttar Pradesh has embarked on an extraordinary 7,000-km Kanwar Yatra from Madhya Pradesh to the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in Kashmir for the first time, saying faith has driven out fear among every pilgrim undertaking the pilgrimage. The 38-day pilgrimage to the […]

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PM Modi conferred with Namibia’s highest civilian award

Windhoek: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred with Namibia’s highest civilian award, the ‘Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’. The award was presented by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Addressing a gathering after being conferred with the honour, PM Modi said, “Namibia’s Welwitschia, after which this award is named, is not an ordinary […]

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After feedback from parents school timing likely to be reviewed: Sakina Itoo

After feedback from parents school timing likely to be reviewed: Sakina Itoo

Baramulla: Education Minister, Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said the decision regarding change in school timing post summer break is likely to be reviewed in view of the weather forecast and feedback from parents. Speaking to reporters in Baramulla, Sakina Itoo acknowledged the inconvenience caused but defended the initial decision, citing extreme heat as the primary […]

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Hyderabad bizman duped of Rs 3 crore by fraudsters posing as gemstone dealers

Jammu: A Hyderabad businessman’s dream to invest in rare blue sapphires turned into a costly nightmare after he was duped of Rs 3 crore by fraudsters posing as gemstone dealers, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Wednesday. Police helped the businessman recover Rs 62 lakh and have initiated legal proceedings to attach properties of the […]

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Public grievances opportunities to identify flaws: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said over 26 lakh public grievances are filed each year, and the government must treat them as opportunities to identify flaws in policies and administrative rules. Addressing an event, the Union minister of state for personnel called for a fundamental shift in the way public grievances are […]

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Centre launches new portal for disability welfare scheme proposals

New Delhi: The Centre has launched a new dedicated online portal for submitting and processing proposals under the Deendayal Divyangjan Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) and the District Disability Rehabilitation Centres (DDRC) Scheme to streamline the application process. According to an official communication dated July 7 from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), the […]

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Radical reforms needed

Radical reforms needed

We all are aware about the importance of NEP 2020. The national policy on education is not only a significant step towards transforming India’s education system, with the potential to promote economic growth but is also aimed at enhancing global competitiveness and improving learning outcomes. The document is therefore, a landmark policy aimed at transforming […]

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Oral health and heart attack: Exploring the link

Oral health and heart attack: Exploring the link

By: Dr Syed Ubaid Bukhari Not many people know that our oral health is closely related to our heart health. Poor oral hygiene, resulting in gum disease (periodontitis), is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Over time, bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and travel to the heart, potentially causing heart […]

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