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Secretary reviews functioning of healthcare sector in Jammu division

JAMMU: Secretary Health and Medical Education (H&ME) department  Bhupinder Kumar on Monday chaired a meeting of officers at civil secretariat to review functioning of health sector in Jammu division. During the meeting, various key performance health indicators were discussed threadbare and all the Chief Medical Officers, Medical Superintendents of Jammu division were directed to improve […]

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The true spirit of Navratri

The true spirit of Navratri

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

We know the story about how Devi destroyed the bull. The bull here signifies Dhumralochan (the laziness of Mahishasur, one whose eyes are clouded with small-mindedness). Only the Mother Divine could destroy this bull with the collective energy of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Just as a baby takes nine months to be born, the Devi […]

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India’s Growing Defence Exports

India’s Growing Defence Exports

By: Asad Mirza India’s defence exports to various countries have increased manifold in recent years, the latest deal is to export Indian rocket launchers to Armenia. According to reports, India would supply the ‘Pinaka’ multi-rocket launcher system, which can fire a salvo of 12 HE rockets in 44 seconds to Armenia besides anti-tank missiles and […]

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Follow your own rules on social media

Follow your own rules on social media

By: Mohammad Nadeem Parray How fabulous is Facebook for you? How tempting is Twitter? How indulgent is Instagram? How wary are you on Whatsapp? Social media are part of our lives and they are both blessings and tests from Allah ‘azza wa jall’. You might be able to control yourself and use technology to do […]

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World Bank team concludes five-day tour to J&K

Visits under construction B&J Hospital, Emergency Operations Centre, JTFRP sites

SRINAGAR: A high level team of World Bank which was on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the Jhelum-Tawi Flood Recovery Project and various Project Implementation units concluded its five day long tour. The team comprised of Hemang Karelia, Task Team Leader, Deepak Singh, Senior Disaster Risk Management specialist, Dr Chander Shekhar, consultant […]

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HFMD outbreak; Ready to tackle any situation: Director Health

Dir Edu advises parents to keep children with HFMD symptoms at home

Srinagar: Amid the panic that hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases have been reported among children, Director Health Services Kashmir Mushtaq Ahmad Rather said that there is nothing to worry about and the viral infection is common and does not need any treatment. Talking to reporters at PHC Chanapora after taking part in an […]

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Lt Guv extends greeting to people on Gandhi Jayanti

Says Gandhi’s ideals of truth, non-violence inspire millions

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti. In a message, the Lt Governor said, “On the occasion of the 153rd birth anniversary of the Father of our Nation Mahatma Gandhiji, I pay my humble tributes. Gandhiji’s ideals of truth, non-violence, equality, mutual respect, brotherhood […]

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MeT forecasts dry weather in JK

Says possibility of isolated light rains in some areas

Srinagar: The weatherman has forecast mainly dry weather with possibility of “isolated light rain and thunder” in Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. A meteorological department official here said that no large change was expected during the subsequent two days and weather was mostly likely to remain mainly dry. As regards the mercury, he […]

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DSEK announces new school timings in Kashmir

Srinagar: The authorities have ordered change in school timings in Kashmir Valley, beginning Saturday, an order issued here said. “All the Government and Private (recognized) Schools of Kashmir Division shall observe school timings as 9:00 am to 3:00 pm within Municipal limits of Srinagar city and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in areas falling outside […]

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Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates Start-Up Expo at Jammu

Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates Start-Up Expo at Jammu

JAMMU: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Science and Technology, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday inaugurated Start-up Expo organized at Jammu. In the expo, the government of Jammu & […]