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Speaker announces Business advisory committee in Assembly

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Wednesday announced the formation of Business Advisory Committee for the assembly. In Pursuant to Rule 317 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the nominated the members of Business Advisory Committee of which he shall […]

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Winter games making Gulmarg popular: Union Minister

Winter games making Gulmarg popular: Union Minister

Says developing sports infra in J&K Centre’s priority Gulmarg: Asserting that famous ski resort Gulmarg is becoming popular across the country for winter games, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday said that every effort will be put to develop the sports infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters at […]

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No plans to waive off power bill for terminally ill patients, fishermen community: Govt

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday ruled out any plans to waive electricity bills for households with terminally ill patients or those belonging to the fishermen community. In response to a query by MLA Hilal Akbar Lone, the government informed the house that in its ongoing amnesty scheme, 275,081 domestic consumers have benefited […]

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Weatherman predicts light to moderate rains, snow

‘Yellow alert’ issued for Thursday Srinagar: Amid the forecast of a week-long wet spell, the Meteorological Department here has issued a ‘yellow alert’ for Thursday, predicting intermittent spells of light to moderate rain and snow at many places. The intermittent rainfall was recorded in the last three days from March 10 while the prevailing weather […]

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Respecting religious and cultural sensitivities

Respecting religious and cultural sensitivities

By: Ahmad Ayaz Kashmir, often referred to as “Paradise on Earth,” is renowned for its breath-taking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and the unique philosophy of Kashmiriyat. This centuries-old tradition embodies communal harmony, religious syncretism, and a deep-seated respect for all life forms. As tourism continues to be a significant contributor to the region’s economy, it […]

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Shaping the future

By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi In regards to education in Kashmir, we cannot help but ask ourselves why we all try so desperately to get our children into private school while simultaneously secretly hoping they turn out to end up working for the government. It is an odd paradox. To one side is the private school […]

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Ramadan: A sacred invitation to divine mercy

By: Dr Aftab Jan The wait is over! Ramadan—the blessed, life-changing month—has arrived! A celestial gift from Allah Ar-Rahman, a season not merely of fasting but of purification, renewal, and eternal triumph. A time the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions eagerly anticipated, preparing themselves months in advance for its arrival. This is no ordinary […]

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Dr Darakhshan holds Public Darbar at Udhampur, chairs meeting on Eid preparedness

Dr Darakhshan holds Public Darbar at Udhampur, chairs meeting on Eid preparedness

Says public endorsement of Waqf  Board’s initiatives in J&K is our guiding force UDHAMPUR: Chairperson J&K Waqf Board, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, convened a Public Darbar at Eidgah in Udhampur in which prominent social representatives and locals raised their issues and concerns besides suggesting measures for further streamlining of working of the Board. Waqf Board […]

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DC Srinagar chairs District level Aadhar Monitoring Committee meeting; reviews progress of Aadhaar enrollment

Directs making all designated Centres operational for Aadhaar saturation SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat reviewed the progress of Aadhaar Enrollment and its saturation in a meeting of District Level Aadhaar Monitoring Committee held here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex. At the outset, the DC was given a detailed […]

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Will take up issue of change in components of central assistance with MHA: Govt

Says central assistance has maintained steady level Jammu: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday said that they will take up the issue of revision of a few components of central assistance for Jammu & Kashmir with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs at an appropriate stage. In response to a question of MLA Handwara […]