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Apple growers worried over less production, small fruit size

Say there was good demand but inclement weather, diseases hits industry

Srinagar: The inclement weather in spring months coupled with outbreak of diseases has badly affected the apple production in Kashmir, the distressed growers said. The apple growers from various areas of the valley said that those associated with traditional Kulu and other delicious varieties are “very much” distressed as they have “very little” production. The […]

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Lt Governor interacts with BHU Alumni at Hyderabad

Pays tributes to Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya

HYDERABAD: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with the Banaras Hindu University-BHU Alumni at Hyderabad, Saturday and paid tributes to Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. In his address, the Lt Governor recalled the significant contribution of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in bringing scientific and industrial revolution in the country. “Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya laid […]

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SRK’s new movies ‘Jawan’ records huge bookings

Srinagar: SRK fever has yet again gripped Kashmir as the valley’s lone multiplex cinema is witnessing enormous booking of tickets ahead of the release of ‘Jawan’. Directed by Atlee, Sharukh Khan and Nayanthara starrer Jawan is all set to release on Thursday across India. The movie also features south superstar Vijay Sethupathi and Deepika Padukone […]

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Police arrests 72 people, seizes assets worth 80 lakh in Bandipora

Bandipora: In the ongoing fight against drug trafficking in Bandipora district, police arrested 72 peddlers and registered 58 cases while assets worth INR 7,970,712 were seized this year. Figures suggested that in 58 cases, police have arrested 72 individuals with eight booked under the PIT NDPS Act. Of 58 cases, 49 have been formally charged, […]

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Securing our future

Securing our future

The rising instances of drug abuse are being reported day in and day out. Not only is the administration ensuring some strict measures to control this menace but the law enforcing agencies too are putting in their effort to restrict the increased incidence of drug abuse. Though activities like awareness modules are being worked on […]

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The increasing space junk

The increasing space junk

By: Chris Impey There’s a lot of trash on the Moon right now including nearly 100 bags of human waste and with countries around the globe traveling to the Moon, there’s going to be a lot more, both on the lunar surface and in Earth’s orbit. In August 2023, Russia’s Luna-25 probe crashed into the […]

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Promoting good mental health

By: Haroon Rashid Mental health issues are consistently increasing with an alarming sign. There is increase in the number of people suffering from different mental disorders, which are quite alarming. More services should be provided to meet the treatment and that too to a large extent. It is the need of the hour to enhance […]

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Enforcement team of ARTO Bandipora cracks whip on Two-Wheelers

Seizes 15 RCs, 10 DLs, Recovers Rs. 15K fine from Violators

BANDIPORA: Taking stringent action against erring two-wheelers, the Enforcement team of Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO) Bandipora Saturday seized 15 Registration Certificates (RCs) and 10 Driving Licenses (DLs) from offenders who failed to wear helmets, emphasizing the importance of road safety. During the operation, the enforcement team identified numerous individuals riding two-wheelers without proper headgear. […]

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Annual Urs of sufi poet Lala Aragami to be observed on September 07

BANDIPORA: According to Buhroo Abdul Ahmad Memorial Committee, Annual Urs in the memory of late sufi poet Lala Aragami is being organised on September 07, 2023 (Thursday) at his residential house at Lawdara in Bandipora district. The committee in this regard invites the general public to participate in the Urs, during which night prayers, Durood […]

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Director RDD tours B’la; takes stock of different projects

Directs concerned for ramping up pace of work to achieve timely results

BARAMULLA: The Director Rural Development (RDD) Kashmir, Shabir Hussain Bhat Saturday conducted an extensive tour of Baramulla district and took stock of various developmental works being executed under centrally sponsored Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G) and MGNREGA. At the outset of his visit, the Director  inspected Solid Waste Segregation Sheds and other verticals of SBM-G in […]