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Govt notifies ‘Jammu and Kashmir Road Safety Policy 2025’

Govt notifies ‘Jammu and Kashmir Road Safety Policy 2025’

Commits to reduce road accidents, fatalities by 50% by 2030 JAMMU: Aiming to prevent accidents and fatalities on roads, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, notified “The Jammu and Kashmir Road Safety Policy -2025,” an official spokesman said Friday. In an official notification issued in this regard, it was stated that the road transport is […]

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Holi festivities observed across Kashmir

Srinagar: The festival of colours, Holi, was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the Kashmir Valley, as people defied the intermittent rainfall and chilly weather to mark the occasion. According to details various areas in Srinagar city like Indra Nagar, Jawahar Nagar, Rajbagh, and Rainawari, along with other districts of the valley, witnessed vibrant celebrations, reflecting […]

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Non-tax power tariff revenue increases by 11% since 2022 in JK

Proportion of major contributors to own revenue resources increases to 93% Srinagar: In Jammu and Kashmir, power tariff share in non-tax revenue has increased by 11 percent in four years. An official said, “Power tariff’s share in non-tax revenue grew from 56 percent to 67 percent since Financial Year-22.” He said that the power is […]

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Rains, snow lash J&K for 3rd straight day

MeT predicts improvement from Mar 16 Srinagar: While the rains and snowfall continued to lash Jammu and Kashmir for the third consecutive day Friday, the weatherman predicted that precipitation would continue for the next 24 hours. According to the details the upper reaches of Kashmir including Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Peer Ki Gali, Zojila Pass, Sadhna Top […]

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Over 15.3 Cr tourists visited J&K in last 10 years: Parliamentary Report

Srinagar: Over the last decade, more than 15.3 crore tourists have visited Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), according to a report presented by the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs in the Rajya Sabha earlier this week. The report details the number of tourist visits (in crores) to J&K over the last ten years, comparing […]

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Devotees throng Masjids on 2nd Friday of Ramadan

Despite rain, Jamia Masjid, Hazratbal witness huge congregations Srinagar: On the second Friday of Ramadan, thousands of devotees offered congregation prayers at various mosques and shrines across Kashmir. Reports said despite rain and chill since morning, Jamia Masjid in old city and the revered Hazratbal shrine witnessed huge congregations. “We prayed for the well-being of […]

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Renal ailments have increased manifold during past 1o years in Kashmir: Medicos

Call for early detection, lifestyle changes, addressing misconceptions Srinagar: Cases of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) have doubled in the past decade in India and Jammu & Kashmir, caused by rising diabetes, hypertension and coronary diseases, according to health experts. Dr Tanveer, a urologist said that CKD accounts for 2-3% of all deaths in India, with […]

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Govt conducts safety audit of 778 roads, 382 bridges in J&K 

545 black spots rectified, over 4.26 lakh meters of crash barriers installed Srinagar: The government has conducted safety audits of 778 roads across Jammu and Kashmir during the past two years, leading to remarkable infrastructure upgrades and the identification of critical issues. According to the official data over 4.26 lakh meters of crash barriers, 31,300 […]

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Gulmarg Fashion Show: Court issues notice to designers, Editor-in-Chief ELLE India

Srinagar: A Court in Srinagar has issued notice to two designers, Editor-in-Chief ELLE India and “unknown models” on a complaint alleging obscenity, hurting religious sentiments during the month of Ramazan and publicly consumption of alcohol in Gulmarg last week. “Perusal of the complaint reveals that the complainant seeks an action against three proposed accused for […]

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Importance of holistic learning

Importance of holistic learning

By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Aristotle’s assertion that “educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all” underscores the importance of holistic learning. Education should not be limited to intellectual development; it must also cultivate character, ethics, and emotional intelligence. Without moral and emotional growth, knowledge alone can be dangerous or ineffective. The […]