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Dozens of cattle perish in lightning strike in highlands of Banihal 

Jammu: Around 40 goats and sheep were killed after lightning struck highlands of Doligam/Hinjhal Top of Banihal area in Ramban district last night, officials said on Wednesday. An official said that a police team and officials from concerned department rushed to the far-flung village after information was received. So far there are details that 40 […]

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All vacant posts in Govt departments to be filled within 6 months: Lt Guv

Ganderbal: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday said all the vacant posts in various government departments will be filled in next six months through a “major recruitment drive.” Addressing a gathering in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district after inaugurating and laying the foundation stones of series of developmental projects, the LG said that last year, a recruitment […]

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AC approves transfer of land for Research Center, Anantnag

District to have its own Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI)

SRINAGAR: The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the transfer of land measuring 500 Kanal 11 Marla at Sallar Anantnag in favour of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SKUAST) Kashmir for establishment of Research Station and additional Krishi Vigyan Kendras. The Research Station […]

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CS sets Gandhi Jayanti as deadline for several initiatives

Takes stock of arrangements ahead of Eid-Milad-un-Nabi

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Tuesday took review of key people oriented initiatives and also arrangements for Meri Mati Mera Desh in presence of Administrative Secretaries, Deputy Commissioners and SSPs. While taking review of the initiatives like Swachhta hi Sewa, Ayushman Bhava, Old age pension, Land allotment under PMAY, Brashtachar Mukt J&K and […]

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Govt tells officials to expedite physical verification of 16000 works, projects

Srinagar: In a significant move aimed at enhancing accountability and transparency in governance, the government has directed officers to expedite physical verification of over 16000 works, projects. Documents reveal that regional directors, district statistics and evaluation officers have been directed to speed up physical verification of over 16000 projects. “Regional Directors/District Statistics & Evaluation Officers […]

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‘Man-eater’ leopard killed in Handwara Village

Srinagar: A ‘man-eater’ leopard was killed in village Nichama of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday evening, local sources said. They said that a leopard, believed to have killed a three-year-old boy last Monday, was killed by the Wildlife Department shooters. “The leopard had been on prowl and posed an imminent threat to locals and […]

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Sports miracle  

Sports miracle  

Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing turmoil for almost three decades now. During this period one of the key causalities has become the sports activities. This sphere had witnessed such neglect that the sports lovers in the region could not get themselves associated with various sports activities. Since the youth here is quite outgoing and […]

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How the Indo-Pacific can beat the SDG cash crunch

How the Indo-Pacific can beat the SDG cash crunch

By: Naoko Ishii The Indo-Pacific has much to lose as global events hinder international cooperation on sustainable development, but it also shows promising examples of success. A handful of initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region show what can be achieved through international partnerships, even while fallout from global events hinders cooperation on development and climate action. […]

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Lt Governor reviews development activities in Ganderbal

Lt Governor reviews development activities in Ganderbal

Reviews implementation of Central and UT Schemes

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday chaired a meeting to review the development progress of district Ganderbal. The Lt Governor took stock of ongoing works and implementation of Central and UT Schemes in Ganderbal District. Private players are key stakeholders in the economic growth of any region, the Lt Governor observed. He asked the district […]

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Billions left behind on the path to Universal Health Coverage

By: Mohammad Hanief The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank have jointly published the 2023 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Global Monitoring Report, revealing an alarming stagnation in the progress towards providing people everywhere with quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare. Released ahead of the High-Level Meeting on UHC at the 78th United Nations General […]