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SWD steps up reopening of Ladies Vocational Centers

Director inaugurates facility at Akhnoor JAMMU: In a significant step towards women’s empowerment and skill development, the Department of Social Welfare, Jammu Division has initiated the reopening of Ladies Vocational Centers (LVCs) that were temporarily closed during COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Director Social Welfare Rupesh Kumar inaugurated a Ladies Vocational Center at Tehsil Akhnoor, achieving another […]

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CS delineates sector-wise reforms to ensure EODB across J&K

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today emphasised the significance of reducing compliance burdens and enhancing Ease of Doing Business (EODB) in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Secretary, while reviewing the steps to be taken in this regard, exhorted upon the departments to streamline the processes and services making them readily available. This must be the […]

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JK Bank Sets Digital Banking Record: 9.54 Crore Transactions Worth ₹13,900 Crores in 6 Days Ahead of Eid

JK Bank Sets Digital Banking Record: 9.54 Crore Transactions Worth ₹13,900 Crores in 6 Days Ahead of Eid

Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has achieved a historic milestone in digital banking by processing an unprecedented 9.54 crore transactions worth ?13,900 crores in just six days leading up to Eid. This record-breaking feat across its digital platforms has drawn widespread appreciation from customers and businesses, reinforcing JK Bank’s dominance in digital financial services.   […]

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Dy CM, Ministers, officials greet people on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr

Dy CM, Ministers, officials greet people on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr

Deputy Chief Minister extends Eid greetings JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today extended heartfelt greetings to the people on the joyous occasion of Eid Ul Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. While highlighting the significance of the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the festival is being celebrated as […]

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Eid-ul-Fitr to Be Celebrated Today in J&K

Eid-ul-Fitr to Be Celebrated Today in J&K

Srinagar: The Shawwal moon has been sighted in Jammu and Kashmir, and Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed tomorrow, Monday, announced Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Sunday evening. Grand Mufti Nasir confirmed that credible testimonies of the moon sighting had been received from multiple locations across J&K, confirming the arrival of Eid.   “Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated across […]

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Saudi Arabia, Gulf nations declare Eid-ul-fitr on Sunday

Srinagar: Saudi Arabia has declared that Sunday, March 30, 2025, will be the first day of Eid Al Fitr after observers spotted the Shawwal crescent earlier this evening. Eid is celebrated on Shawwal 1, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Islamic months last 29 or 30 days, depending on when the Moon […]

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Govt orders change in school timing from Apr 1

Srinagar: The Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Saturday ordered change in school timing for Kashmir division with effect from April-01. DSEK in a order said that the schools within Srinagar municipal limits shall have a school time of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in all government and private schools. It also said that the […]

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Eid-ul-Fitr: The Festival of Happiness, Gratitude and Togetherness

Eid-ul-Fitr: The Festival of Happiness, Gratitude and Togetherness

By: Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast, is one of the most joyous occasions celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It marks the end of Ramadan, a sacred month of fasting, prayer, and self-discipline. This festival is not just a religious obligation but also a cultural celebration that strengthens family […]

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Tulip Garden: The colourful bloom

By: Mohammad Hanief Asia’s largest tulip garden, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, is gearing up to host the spectacular Tulip Festival 2025, promising a dazzling display of nature’s finest blooms. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Zabarwan Range and overlooking the serene Dal Lake, this annual extravaganza is expected to draw […]

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Book Review: Gard-e-Shab-e-Khayal by Fazil Shafi Bhat

Book Review: Gard-e-Shab-e-Khayal by Fazil Shafi Bhat

By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar Hailing from the picturesque Akingam village of Anantnag district, Fazil Shafi Bhat has over the years emerged as an ace fiction writer. His meticulously composed and artistically painted stories regularly find space in leading dailies, weeklies and monthly magazines published locally and across the subcontinent. His stories reflect the pain and […]