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Power despair: JK’s aggregate technical, commercial losses among highest in India

Srinagar: In Jammu and Kashmir, the Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) loss of Power Development Department is among the highest in India—causing a gap between power purchase cost and revenue realization, officials said. Currently, the AT&C losses are of the order of 50 percent against the national average of 19.73 percent. The official documents reveal […]

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Fresh admissions: KU gets poor response to newly-introduced courses

Srinagar: The Kashmir University (KU) authorities have called a meeting of academics to discuss “poor response” to newly-introduced courses in the main and satellite campuses. The officials at KU have organized a meeting, to be chaired by Dean Academic Affairs on November 13 which will specifically deliberate upon low student response to Integrated B.Sc-MSc Botany […]

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Teachers shoulder huge responsibility

Teachers shoulder huge responsibility

By: Mohammad Hanief Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world…. Nelson Mandela Teachers play a very important role in a student’s life. As a teacher, one must bring out the best in students and inspire them to strive for greatness. Students are considered as the future of the […]

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Protecting your eyes amidst Diwali Festivities

By: Dr Mahipal Singh Sachdev The jubilant spirit of Diwali, with its vibrant colors, crackling sounds, and mesmerizing lights, brings joy to millions across the country. The aesthetic allure of firecrackers adds an extra layer of celebration, turning it into a season of fun and revelry. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that unsafe celebrations […]

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Career counselling is the need of hour

By: Er. Prabhat Kishore Present day youth have shifted from traditional degree courses to job-oriented vocational and skill training courses. Millions of youth are being trained in a variety of skills through short-term skill training programs in India. Career counselling is one of the factors that influence the uptake of skill training programs and their […]

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Advisor Bhatnagar visits Rajpura Akhnoor

Advisor Bhatnagar visits Rajpura Akhnoor

Takes on spot review of various JJM works

JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Friday visited Rajpora area of Marh Block, Akhnoor here and took onspot review of various Jal Jeevan Mission works. The Advisor held the visit with an aim to gain firsthand insights into the ongoing water supply projects and to ensure the timely and effective implementation of the […]

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Police arrests on the run timber smuggler in north Kashmir

Srinagar: Police Friday said to have arrested a notorious timber smuggler, on the run for a long time, in Handwara area of north Kashmir. “Based on human and technical input, a notorious/habitual timber smuggler identified as Mohammad Ashraf Chechi son of Lal Din Chechi of Shiltra Qalamabad was arrested by police,: the spokesman said. He […]

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CRPF trooper commits suicide in Qazigund south Kashmir

Srinagar: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle near Jawhar tunnel in Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. An official said that the CRPF trooper was on duty near B-top in Jawhar Tunnel area of Qazigund when he shot himself. “The CRPF man died […]

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Round 2nd of B2V-5 programme begins in 39 Panchayats at Gbl

ADDC visits several Panchayats to assess arrangements

GANDERBAL: Amid inclement weather, the round second of phase fifth of Back to Village (B2V-5) programme commenced Friday witnessing immense participation of PRIs and locals in district Ganderbal. Under this round, the program was organized in 39 Panchayats of district Ganderbal during which designated Visiting Officers (VOs) along with supporting staff and Government functionaries reached […]

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Surprise inspection of PHCs held at Ganderbal

GANDERBAL: The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Ganderbal, Gulzar Ahmad Friday paid a surprise inspection of Primary Health Centres (PHC) Kachan and PHC Wakoora to review the functioning of these health institutions. During inspection, the ADC enquired about the facilities being provided to the patients and checked the attendance register and supply position of medicine there. […]