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Terrorists’ attempt to draw sustenance from society should be foiled: Lt Guv

Terrorists’ attempt to draw sustenance from society should be foiled: Lt Guv

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday that ordinary citizens were taking a stand against Pakistan-backed terrorism through street protests which was a good sign for establishing peace in the Valley. Stressing that the development of the tourism sector is possible only in a peaceful and secure environment, he said the people of Jammu […]

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Haj Committee of India opens application process for 2026 pilgrimage

New Delhi: The Haj Committee of India, under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, has officially started the application process for Haj 2026 and the online application window will remain open till July 31, 2025, an official statement said on Tuesday. Applicants have to thoroughly read the guidelines and undertakings before submitting their forms, said the […]

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Tourism Secretaries Meet- Pahalgam terror attack painful, need to move forward:  Union Tourism Minister

Srinagar: Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, on Tuesday termed the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians dead, as an “Amavas ki kali raat” (a dark night of no moon), stating that while the tragedy was painful, the nation must look ahead and move forward with resilience and unity. […]

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Despite rains, water level in Jhelum sees marginal rise

Srinagar: Despite a brief spell of rainfall plummeting the maximum temperatures in central Kashmir on Monday, the water level in River Jhelum has shown “only a marginal rise,” while the water scarcity continues to grip several areas of Srinagar, triggering fresh public anger. As per the data from the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department, […]

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School timing Row: Not final, can be reviewed: Education Minister

Srinagar: Amid a backlash over revised school timings, Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Tuesday said the decision is not final and can be reviewed. The education department on Monday changed the timings of all schools in Kashmir and the winter zone of the Jammu division. The schools, which were closed for summer […]

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Schools in J&K reopen after summer break

Srinagar: Schools in Jammu and Kashmir reopened on Tuesday after two weeks of summer vacation as heavy rains on Monday ended the prolonged heatwave in the valley. The schools opened amidst criticism of the government’s decision to advance to the school timing to 7.30 am. The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday decided against extending […]

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Over 7,500 pilgrims leave for Amarnath yatra from Jammu base camp

Jammu: A fresh batch of over 7,500 pilgrims left here early Tuesday for the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. The 38-day pilgrimage commenced on July 3 from the valley via the twin tracks — the traditional 48-km-long Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14-km shorter but steeper Baltal […]

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Drug regulator lists 17 drugs that should be flushed down toilet if expired

New Delhi: Apex drug regulatory body CDSCO has listed 17 drugs which should be flushed down the toilet rather than being thrown in dustbins if they have expired or are unused to help prevent harm to people and pets at home. These include tramadol, tapentadol, diazepam, oxycodone and fentanyl which may be especially harmful and […]

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Only 53 pc of students in Class 6 know tables up to 10: Survey

Only 53 pc of students in Class 6 know tables up to 10: Survey

New Delhi: Only 55 per cent of Class 3 students can arrange numbers up to 99 in ascending or descending order while only 53 per cent of them in Class 6 know tables up to 10, a Ministry of Education (MoE) survey has found. The Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development […]

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Voter list revision row: Poll panel officials say voters list revision inclusive

Opposition joins hand to hit out at EC   New Delhi: As opposition parties join hands to hit out at the Election Commission over intensive revision of Bihar’s voters’ list, poll authority officials said on Tuesday that the exercise is “inclusive”. The opposition has increased its intensity of attack on the EC for the electoral […]

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