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Sgr Boat Tragedy: No traces of missing persons as operation enters 10th day

Srinagar: The ongoing rescue operation to retrieve the bodies of three missing persons, including a father-son duo and another minor boy, has entered its 10th day, with efforts continuing unabated. Locals from the area continue to request the authorities to deploy deep divers and Navy’s marine commandos to search. An official present at the spot […]

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CS reviews take-up of Vishwakarma, RAMP schemes in JK

JAMMU: The Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday  reviewed the take-up of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes like PM Vishwakarma and Raising and Accelerating MSME Productivity (RAMP) implemented by the Department of Industries & Commerce (I&C) in the UT. The meeting, besides Commissioner Secretary, I&C; Secretary, RDD; Secretary, SDD was also attended by MD, TPO; representatives from […]

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MeT predicts rains from Saturday

Srinagar: While the weatherman has forecast light to moderate rain in plains and snow over higher reaches from April 26 onwards, night temperature recorded a drop at most places and continued to hover below normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. A meteorological department official said that during the next 24 hours, generally dry weather […]

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8,652 dog bite cases reported to ARC SMHS in last one year

8,652 dog bite cases reported to ARC SMHS in last one year

Srinagar: A whopping 8,652 bite victims, mostly from dog bites, sought treatment at the Anti-Rabies Clinic at Srinagar’s Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) Hospital in the past year, officials said. They said the prevalence of dogs across the valley has contributed to human-dog conflicts, leading to a rise in cases of dog bites in the […]

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Interest in stock market: Ladakh records opening of Highest new Demat Accounts in India

Srinagar: Investment into the stock market is gaining pace in Ladakh , which currently tops India for having maximum demat accounts. A demat account is required to buy and sell securities on the Indian stock exchanges. According to the BSE, Ladakh has topped the chart in client growth among states and union territories, surpassing all […]

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Inclement weather: Srinagar Admin issues advisory, asks people to take precautions

Srinagar: The District Administration Srinagar on Thursday issued an advisory for the people of the District in general, and those residing on the Left and Right Banks of River Jhelum its tributaries and Nallahs in particular to refrain from venturing in and around these water bodies and limit their activities till the improvement of weather. […]

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Civilian injured in Sopore encounter, Ops continues

Sopore: A civilian was injured during an ongoing encounter that broke out in Sopore village of north Kashmir on Thursday evening. Officials said that a civilian identified as Farooq Ahmed Dar received a bullet injury in his shoulder during an ongoing operation at Check Mohalla Nowpora in Sopore. The injured was shifted to a nearby […]

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In Pursuit of Morels: A Childhood Adventure

In Pursuit of Morels: A Childhood Adventure

By: Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi While I was resting under a stack of quilts after feeling ill a few days earlier, I overheard a group of children joyfully spreading the story that a local, named Tehleel had discovered several morels. As the echoes of children’s joy filled the air, I looked out the window and […]

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Taking care of tribals

Providing education to the downtrodden and the ignored sections of the society is one of the key tasks of the governments today. Since many areas across the country fall in various backward zones and regions the locals who reside there have been on the receiving end as far as education of their children is concerned. […]

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Midlife health is about more than a waist measurement

By: Rob Newton You’re not in your 20s or 30s anymore and you know regular health checks are important. So you go to your GP. During the appointment they measure your waist. They might also check your weight. Looking concerned, they recommend some lifestyle changes. GPs and health professionals commonly measure waist circumference as a […]

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