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JK reports 103 fresh positive cases

SRINAGAR: The Government today informed that 103 fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) have been reported today; 16 from Jammu division and 87 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 478323. Also, 01 COVID death has been reported from Kashmir division. Moreover, 168 more COVID-19 patients have recovered […]

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Representatives of BJP Minority Morcha call on Lt Governor

SRINAGAR: Various representatives of BJP Minority Morcha today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhawan. Sh Mohammad Faheem Saifi, BJP Minority Morcha National Executive Member and in-charge of BJP’s J&K Minority Morcha met the Lt Governor and expressed gratitude to the Lt Governor-led UT Government for introducing unprecedented reforms for the holistic […]

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Strong socioeconomic change ushering qualitative change in sports sector: Lt Guv

Strong socioeconomic change ushering qualitative change in sports sector: Lt Guv

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s strong socioeconomic growth is ushering in a qualitative change in the sports sector, enabling sportspersons to achieve and demonstrate excellence, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. He said two “biggest challenges” that beset J&K in the past were the “piecemeal approach” to sports activities prior to 2019, and the disruption […]

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Union Secretary commends efforts in Aadhar seeding, automation

Reviews working of F&PD department in JK

JAMMU: ‘India’s handling of food security during Covid crisis has been globally acknowledged and applauded at several international fora, including the World Trade Organisation, United Nations World Food Programme and a Ministers’ Meeting at international level. In addition to serving its own people, the Government also helped people from other nations during these crises.’ The […]

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Rainfall in Jammu parts, isolated light showers forecast in JK

Srinagar: Parts of Jammu region received rainfall while the weather department on Saturday forecast isolated to scattered light showers and thunders over Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. For the subsequent two days, a meteorological department official said that there was possibility of scattered light rain and thunder. He said while rain eluded Kashmir […]

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Attraction: Horse Polo revived after many decades at Gurez Festival

Attraction: Horse Polo revived after many decades at Gurez Festival

GUREZ: To celebrate the recently awarded best off-beat tourist destination of India and to enhance and promote tourism to this virgin valley, a Grand Gurez festival was organised here by the Department of Tourism in collaboration with District Administration Bandipora and J&K Academy of Art Culture & Languages on Saturday. The major attraction of the […]

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Kashmir to get GI registration of five more crafts

SRINAGAR: Taking the GI of Kashmir Handicrafts to the next level, the Director Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir Saturday held a detailed discussion with the authorities of Intellectual Property India; Patents, Designs, Trademarks, Geographical Indications, Chennai to speed up the process of GI registration of five crafts viz., Kashmir Namda, Wagguv, Shikara, Gabba and Kashmir Willow […]

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JK reports 137 fresh covid-19 cases

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 137 fresh covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. They said that 28 cases were reported from Jammu division and 109 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 478220. Among the cases, 173765 are from Jammu […]

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Kashmir’s silk carpets to be laid in new Parliament complex

Budgam: Artisans from Khag area of Budgam are inching close to completing a tranche of handmade silk carpets for the new parliament complex. At least 12 families associated with the craft at Khanpora and Shuglipura are making these carpets for the new Parliament building. Hamid, a local resident of the area who works as a […]

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DGP sanctions 2.45 Cr SWR for NoKs of martyred, deceased police personnel

DGP sanctions 2.45 Cr SWR for NoKs of martyred, deceased police personnel

Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K Dilbag Singh has sanctioned Rs 2.45 crore as Special Welfare Relief (SWR) for NoKs of such martyred and deceased Police personnel. The amount has been sanctioned with an aim to provide financial succor to the families of the Police personnel who have attained martyrdom or have passed away […]