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J&K exhibits its abundant culinary offerings at ‘World Food India’ at Delhi

NEW DELHI: Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), as part of its endeavors towards facilitating entrepreneurs with vital market linkages and opportunities on both domestic and international fronts, participated in World Food India (WFI) held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The JKTPO, in an endeavor to actualize the vision of Government of Jammu and […]

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B2V5: Chief Secretary interacts with visiting officers, PRIs

Emphasizes saturation of self-employment schemes

JAMMU: In connection with the fifth phase of the Back to Village program, the Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Tuesday held an interaction with visiting Prabhari Officers, PRI members, field officers of the line departments and common masses to assess the participation, outreach and feedback regarding various flagship programmes of the Jammu and Kashmir […]

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Govt adds 2000 new medical seats to address doctor shortage in JK

PHCs being upgraded to level of SDHs to bridge Indian Public Health Standards norms

Srinagar: The government has taken a significant step towards enhancing healthcare services in Jammu and Kashmir by increasing around 2000 medical seats. The move aims to address the shortage of doctors and paramedics in the Union Territory. Several primary health centres are also being upgraded to the level of Sub-District Hospitals (SDHs) to meet Indian […]

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Soldier dies while on duty near LoC in Poonch

Poonch: A soldier died during duty along the Line of Control in Poonch district on Tuesday, official said. They said the soldier, Naik  Rohan Patel, fell unconscious, while moving towards drill practice. Thereafter, the soldier was immediately evacuated to a hospital, where he was declared brought dead. A police official confirmed the incident. (GNS)

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Govt to conduct land audit of industrial estates

Srinagar: In a significant move, the Jammu & Kashmir government has decided to conduct a land audit of industrial estates across the Union Territory. To begin with, the UT administration would carry out land audits of two industrial estates-one each in Kashmir and Jammu- on the pilot basis. Officials revealed that the Department of Industries […]

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Battery Swapping: India’s opportunity for global dominance

Battery Swapping: India’s opportunity for global dominance

By: Mohammad Hanief Decarbonisation of the transport sector is critical to net zero ambitions worldwide. As the 4th largest automotive market in the world, India has the opportunity to lead this global transition from traditional ICE power trains to a more efficient and decarbonised Electric Vehicle (EV) technology. In line with India’s commitments, a shift […]

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Inclusive Education: Home-Based Schooling for Children with Disabilities

By: Amit Singh Kushwaha In a significant leap towards inclusive education, the government has introduced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing home-based education for children with disabilities. Under the National guidelines and Implementation Framework on Equal and Inclusive Education (NGIFEIE), schools across the country will soon be required to implement specific inclusivity measures for Children […]

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Vigilance Week celebrations concludes in J&K

Vigilance Week celebrations concludes in J&K

Govt promotes holistic approach including preventive, participative and punitive vigilance

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Tuesday chaired a meeting of Administrative Secretaries and took stock of activities undertaken during the course of vigilance week. During the meeting, it was informed that the government had been vigorously working to promote both preventive and participatory vigilance for bringing transparency and accountability in governance. The meeting […]

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Vampire viruses prey on other viruses to replicate themselves

By: Ivan Erill Have you ever wondered whether the virus that gave you a nasty cold can catch one itself? It may comfort you to know that, yes, viruses can actually get sick. Even better, as karmic justice would have it, the culprits turn out to be other viruses. Viruses can get sick in the […]

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Commissioner Secretary visits Government ITI Srinagar

Commissioner Secretary visits Government ITI Srinagar

Exhorts authorities for imparting industry oriented skill development training

SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Skill Development Department, Saurabh Bhagat, Tuesday visited Government ITI Srinagar, Bagh-i-Dilawar Khan Campus. During the visit, the Commissioner Secretary inspected various streams including Automobile, IT and ITeS, Electrical, Heritage Craft, Garment and other sectors. He asked the trainees to visit the Grading Portal developed by the Directorate of Skill Development on regular […]