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Tourism picking up in Kashmir: Houseboat, Shikara owners

Urge govt to formulate ‘comprehensive policy’ to keep industry intact

Srinagar: The houseboat and Shikara owners say they are witnessing a ‘positive’ change and ‘favourable economic improvements’ in their business during the last few years. Chairman of Kashmir Houseboat Owners Association (KHBOA), Manzoor Ahmad Pakthoon said that post-Covid-19 pandemic, they are witnessing an upward trend in tourism arrivals in the valley. People’s livelihood opportunities have […]

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15 cloudburst incidents reported in JK in July month: MeT

Predicts more rains till July 28

Srinagar: Amid frequent wet spells in the ongoing month, Jammu and Kashmir has reported 15 cloudburst incidents in the month of July while the Meteorological department (MeT) is preparing data to see whether the incidents have witnessed an upward trend. Jammu and Kashmir has received excess rainfall of 27 per cent since June 01, 2023 […]

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100 e-buses for Srinagar: SSCL set to start trial run this week

Srinagar: The Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) is all set to start trial run of e-buses in Srinagar in next two days while over a dozen such vehicles are expected to ply on the roads here after 15 days. Notably, Jammu and Kashmir administration has procured 200 e-buses—100 each for twin cities of Jammu and […]

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Vladimir Putin Facing Tough Times Ahead

Vladimir Putin Facing Tough Times Ahead

By: Asad Mirza Russian President Vladimir Putin has been forced to cancel plans to attend BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, next month, due to fears over war crimes arrest. Moscow feared that Putin might be arrested in South Africa for war crimes if he attends the annual event in Johannesburg. The International Criminal Court (ICC) earlier […]

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Rumour mongering hardly helps

Rumour mongering hardly helps

By: Syed Mustafa Ahmad Rumours dominate our society. Since time immemorial, rumors have an upper hand and with the onset of science and technology, it has become easier to blow or spread rumoring the blink of an eye. Rumour basically is a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth. It is a […]

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Exercise and Heart Health: Striking the Balance for a Healthy Heart

Exercise and Heart Health: Striking the Balance for a Healthy Heart

By: Dr Bimal Chhajer In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of exercise for maintaining good health cannot be overstated. However, with the abundance of information and conflicting advice, it can be challenging to determine the right amount of exercise for optimal heart health. Friends and experts often share their opinions, but it’s crucial to understand […]

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DC Kupwara chairs NCORD Committee meeting

DC Kupwara chairs NCORD Committee meeting

Directs Officers to make serious efforts towards curbing drug menace

KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan Monday convened a meeting of the District Level Committee of NARCO Coordination Centre (NCORD) to review the measures for controlling drug abuse in the district. Addressing the meeting, the DC impressed upon all the officers to make serious efforts towards curbing the drug menace in the district. She […]

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DDC Gbl reviews progress of Developmental works under District Capex Plan

GANDERBAL: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Ganderbal, Shyambir Monday chaired the meeting of officers to discuss and review the progress of various developmental projects under District Capex Plan 2023-24 in the Conference Hall of Mini Secretariat Ganderbal. At the outset, the CPO gave a detailed overview of the estimation and tendering process under District Capex, […]

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DC Kupwara launches ‘GULABPOSH Project for Anganwadis

KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan Monday launched “GULABPOSH Project” in collaboration with Piramal Foundation to transform Anganwadis as part of the Aspirational District Programme. On the occasion, the DC directed the officers to conduct meetings down the line with subordinates for awareness and effective implementation of the GulabPosh Project. During the meeting, […]

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DC Bandipora reviews progress of District Jal Jeevan Mission

Directs for close coordination among line departments, timely completion of projects

BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad on Monday convened a meeting to review the progress and discuss further strategies to ensure the efficient implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission in the district. During the meeting, the DC highlighted the importance of mission and emphasized the need for collective efforts from all the concerned […]