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Schools in JK reopen after summer break

Schools in JK reopen after summer break

Srinagar, Jul 8 (PTI) 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 […]

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India abstains in UNGA on draft resolution on Afghanistan

India abstains in UNGA on draft resolution on Afghanistan

United Nations, Jul 8 (PTI) India has abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution on Afghanistan, noting that a “business as usual” approach is unlikely to deliver outcomes that the global community envisions for the Afghan people. The 193-member UN General Assembly on Monday adopted the draft resolution, introduced by Germany on […]

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Pahalgam Terror Attack: NIA gets custody of two accused for 10 more days 

Pahalgam Terror Attack: NIA gets custody of two accused for 10 more days 

JAMMU, Jul 7 (PTI): A special court in Jammu on Monday granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) 10 more days’ remand of the two accused arrested for allegedly harbouring Pakistani terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April, officials said. After the expiry of the earlier 10-day remand, Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir […]

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No online classes for Primary Grades, clarifies Education Department

No online classes for Primary Grades, clarifies Education Department

Srinagar, Jul 7: The school education department has clarified that online classes will be conducted only from Class 6 onwards with notified timings, thereby exempting students from Classes 1 to 5. As per the official circular, schools within municipal limits will operate from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM, while schools outside municipal limits will function […]

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Tourism in Kashmir witnessing revival after Pahalgam incident: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh

Tourism in Kashmir witnessing revival after Pahalgam incident: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh

Srinagar, Jul 7: Union Minister for Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday said tourism in Kashmir is showing clear signs of revival following the recent terror incident in Pahalgam, crediting the coordinated efforts of the Jammu & Kashmir administration and the Central Government for building public confidence. Speaking to reporters on the side-lines of the […]

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Pakistan wants to derail JK’s progress, break our unity: LG Manoj Sinha

Pakistan wants to derail JK’s progress, break our unity: LG Manoj Sinha

Anantnag, Jul 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday accused Pakistan of attempting to derail the region’s development journey and sow discord among communities. Speaking at a religious function in Larkipora Aishmuqan, LG Sinha, termed Pakistan a “terrorist country” determined to undo the hard-earned progress made in the last five years in Jammu and Kashmir. […]

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BSF jawan shoots himself dead in Samba

BSF jawan shoots himself dead in Samba

SAMBA/JAMMU, Jul 7 (PTI): A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at a forward post in Samba district on Monday, officials said. Constable Mridul Dass was on sentry duty in Border Out-Post Malluchak in Ramgarh sector when he fired upon himself, the officials said. They said […]

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Education Minister rules out further extension in summer break, says schools to reopen tomorrow

Education Minister rules out further extension in summer break, says schools to reopen tomorrow

Srinagar Jul 7: Jammu and Kashmir education minister Sakina Itoo on Monday said that all the educational institutions across Kashmir will reopen after Summer vacations on Tuesday. Sakina Itoo said the schools falling under municipal areas of all districts, from primary to class 12th will function from 7:30am to 11:30am. She further said that the […]

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BRICS condemns Pahalgam attack; calls for shunning double standards in combating terrorism

BRICS condemns Pahalgam attack; calls for shunning double standards in combating terrorism

Rio de Janeiro, Jul 7 (PTI) The BRICS grouping on Sunday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in the strongest terms and echoed India’s position to pursue a “zero tolerance” approach towards terrorism and called for shunning double standards in countering the menace. The top leaders of BRICS nations articulated their firm resolve to combat terrorism, […]

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Trump threatens additional tariffs on countries aligning with ‘Anti-American policies of BRICS’

Trump threatens additional tariffs on countries aligning with ‘Anti-American policies of BRICS’

New York/Washington, Jul 7 (PTI) US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on countries aligning themselves with the “anti-American” policies of the BRICS grouping. His comments came after the BRICS bloc condemned the increase of tariffs without naming Trump. Leaders of the BRICS are meeting in Brazil for […]