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Rajouri Chikri Wood Craft, Anantnag’s Mushqbudji Rice get GI tag

SRINAGAR: In a significant developments, Rajouri Chikri Wood Craft from Rajouri district and Mushqbudji Rice of Anantnag district of have received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. The process for GI Tagging of nine products was started by NABARD in consultation with Department of Handicrafts & Handloom and Department of Agriculture in December 2020, during the […]

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CS launches ‘Aspirational Panchayat’ dashboard for monitoring rankings of Panchayats

Asks for development of panchayat websites to reflect their progress

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Tuesday launched the Planning, Development and Monitoring Department dashboard for monitoring the progress of panchayats of J&K under ‘Aspirational Panchayat Development Programme (APDP)’. Those who were present included Commissioner Secretary, RDD; Commissioner Secretary, IT; Secretary, PD&MD; DG, Planning; CEO, JaKeGA besides other concerned officers. During the launch ceremony, […]

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Advisor Bhatnagar visits Nunwan, Chandanwari Base Camps

Reviews arrangements, facilities for ongoing Amarnath Yatra

PAHALGAM: In order to have first hand appraisal of all the arrangements and facilities put in place for smooth conduct of ongoing Amarnath Yatra, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Tuesday visited Nunwan and Chandanwari Base Camps. During the visit, Advisor Bhatnagar reviewed the various facilities put in place for the pilgrims, including accommodation, […]

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Delegation of All J&K Sikh Coordination Committee calls on Lt Guv

SRINAGAR: A delegation of All J&K Sikh Coordination Committee called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, at the Raj Bhavan Tuesday. The delegation representing various Sikh organisations from across the UT, including elected members of Gurdwara Parbandhak Committees led by S Ajit Singh, Chairman JKSCC expressed gratitude to the Lt Governor for various unprecedented developmental activities […]

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Passport Adalat at Srinagar on from Aug 16: RPO

Srinagar: The Regional Passport Officer Srinagar has informed applicants that it is organizing a passport adalat at the premises of RPO Srinagar beginning Aug 16. The passport adalat will continue for three days. “Attention is invited for the passport applicants who have submitted their applications till 31.12.2022 and are still pending. A Passport Adalat is […]

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Turn to Allah before you return to Him  

Turn to Allah before you return to Him  

By: Uzma Nazir ‘If you want to destroy any nation without war, make adultery or nudity common in the young generation’ Salahuddin Ayoubi (RA) Mothers do not give birth to sinful children and children do not come to this world defiled with sins. When an infant comes to this world for the first time, his […]

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NFT: Redefining Digital Ownership

By: Nasrullah Shaffaq In recent years, the world has witnessed the meteoric rise of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), a groundbreaking technology that has transformed how we perceive and monetize digital assets. NFTs represent unique digital or tangible items, such as art, music, collectibles, and even virtual real estate. Recorded on the blockchain, each NFT is rare, […]

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Outlaw LSD in the country

Letter to the Editor

According to published sources, the usage of narcotic hallucinogen lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is increasing day by day in the country. People often refer to it as Acid because of its stimulating, pleasant, and mind-altering effects (often referred to as a trip) youths are becoming severely hooked to this. There are currently no recognised medical […]

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CS flags off Tiranga Rally in Srinagar

CS flags off Tiranga Rally in Srinagar

Administers Panch Pran pledge under ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, DrArun Kumar Mehta Tuesday flagged off a Mega Tiranga Rally here at Bakshi Stadium as a prelude to the celebration of 77th Independence Day Celebrations under “Meri Maati Mera Desh” campaign. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Mohammad Ajaz Asad were also present during this event. On the occasion, […]

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Delegation of Kashmir Jurists calls on Lt Guv

SRINAGAR: Delegation of Kashmir Jurists, an organisation of Advocates of Kashmir led by Adv Altaf lone called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan Tuesday. Later, a delegation of Kashmir Road Safety Foundation led by its chairman Sh Nasir Ali Khan also called on the Lt Governor.