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Four-day wet spell begins in J&K

Snow in upper reaches, rains lash plains Srinagar: The four-day wet spell started in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday with the higher reaches experiencing fresh snowfall while the rains lashed plains, bringing down the mercury across the valley. According to details various places including the famous ski resort Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Dodhpathri received fresh snowfall. […]

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CM holds pre-budget meetings with key departments ahead budget presentation

JAMMU: Setting the stage for the upcoming budget presentation on March 7, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday chaired a series of pre-budget meetings with several key government departments at the Civil Secretariat here to finalize proposals for the upcoming budget, which is scheduled to be presented on March 7. The meetings were held to understand […]

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Budget session: Speaker assures media of extending every assistance for smooth coverage

JAMMU: Speaker of Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, Tuesday chaired a crucial meeting with the media fraternity to facilitate smooth and efficient coverage of the maiden Budget Session of Omar led government here. The meeting was attended by Director Information, Nitish Rajora; Secretary, JKLA, Manoj Kumar Pandit; SSP Traffic, Faisal Qureshi; SSP Security Civil Secretariat, […]

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Ramadhan preprations: PDD to minimize power curtailment at Sehri, Iftaar times

Srinagar: The Power Development Department (PDD) Tuesday said that it will reduce power curtailment fixture at Sehri and Iftari times in the holy month of Ramazan. Besides, it also said that the department will likely run a trial on a revised schedule before the commencement of Ramadhan. A top official said that the department has […]

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Properties of two Pak-based terror handlers attached in Kupwara

Srinagar: Police on Tuesday attached properties worth lakhs of rupees belonging to two Pakistan-based terrorist handlers in Kupwara district, officials said. The properties, which were attached after police obtained a court order, included land measuring three kanals and 12 marlas. The properties belonged to Tahir Ahmad Peer and Mohammad Ramzan Ganie, both residents of Kupwara […]

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LG, DGP greet people on Mahashivratri

Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat have extended their greetings to the people on the occasion of Mahashivratri, which will be celebrated on Wednesday in the state. In a message, the Lt Governor said, “On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, I convey my hearty greetings and felicitations to […]

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Kashmiri artisan wins 1st Prize in Iranian Craft Festival

SRINAGAR: In yet another recognition at prestigious global event, Mir Arshad Hussain, a noted papier mache craftsman from Bota Kadal, Lal Bazar, has been conferred with the first prize and Diploma of Honor at the 9th International Fajr Festival of Handicrafts, Sarv-e-Simin, at Tehran, by the Iranian Minister for Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyed […]

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Education without purpose

Education without purpose

Sahil Swe Education has always been viewed as the gateway to success, but in Kashmir, it has become a frustrating paradox. Young people invest years in obtaining degrees, often in conventional fields like Arts, Science, and Commerce, only to realize that job opportunities are scarce. The lack of career counselling, skill-based education and industry exposure […]

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Ukraine war: The worse may be still to come

By: Alexander Titov As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine reaches its third anniversary on February 24, the conflict has taken a dramatic and unexpected turn. The US is abruptly disengaging from its support of Ukraine, having previously promised that they would stand with Kyiv for “as long as it takes”. Europe is in panic mode, […]

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Rise of Robotic-Assisted GI Surgery in Healthcare

By: Dr. Neeraj Chaudhary In recent years, robotic-assisted surgery has been making significant strides in India, particularly in the field of gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. With the rising burden of GI diseases, including colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, and complex hepatobiliary conditions, robotic technology is emerging as a transformative force, offering precision, minimally invasive procedures, and faster […]