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LG Sinha inaugurates 32nd International Conference of IAPC at AIIMS Jammu

SAMBA: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), at AIIMS Jammu. More than 800 national and international delegates will join deliberations to foster advancements and innovations in palliative care for quality of life for patients diagnosed with terminal illness. The three-day conference is being […]

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CS reviews functioning of FCS&CA, Metrology Departments

Directs to ensure protection of consumer rights JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high level meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, to review functioning of the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and the Legal Metrology Department (LMD). The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, FCS&CA, Zubair Ahmed, Controller, Legal […]

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Illegal dental Labs in South Kashmir pose grave health risks, allege locals

By: Mushtaq ul Islam Pulwama: The growing number of illegal and unlicensed dental laboratories in South Kashmir, particularly in Pulwama and Shopian, has raised serious health concerns. According to certified dental practioceners, these unauthorized labs use substandard materials and lack qualified personnel, putting patients at risk of severe infections and other dental complications. Experts warn […]

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Ensuring Welfare of Underprivileged Should Be Govt’s Key Focus:  LG Sinha

Ensuring Welfare of Underprivileged Should Be Govt’s Key Focus:  LG Sinha

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the welfare of the deprived section should be the government’s topmost priority and society’s collective strength must bring the poorest of poor to the mainstream of development. Attending the ‘Shanti Doot Sammelan’ organised by Gandhi Global Family here to mark the martyrdom anniversary of […]

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Union Budget 2025-26: FM Sitharaman To Make History With 8th Consecutive Budget

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 will present a record eighth consecutive budget that is expected to contain measures to shore up weakening economic growth and ease the burden on the middle class struggling with high prices and stagnant wage growth while being fiscally prudent. This will take Sitharaman closer to the […]

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First Budget of NC-Led Govt: LG Sinha Summons J&K Assembly From March 3

Jammu: The Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly will begin on March 3 with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s address, officials said on Thursday. This will be the first budget of the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government after assuming power on October 16 last year, ending a six-year-old central rule. “I, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant […]

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…Mumbai OTM: CM Omar Abdullah champions J&K’s tourism growth, cultural showcase

MUMBAI: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Pavilion at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2025, Asia’s largest travel trade show, being held at the Jio World Convention Centre here. The event, which runs from January 30 to February 1, has brought together exhibitors and buyers from across the globe, providing […]

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Kashmir Exits Harsh Winter, Overcast Skies Raise Precipitation Hopes

Kashmir Exits Harsh Winter, Overcast Skies Raise Precipitation Hopes

Srinagar: The 40-day ‘Chillai Kalan’, considered the harshest period of winter in Kashmir, came to an end on a sunny note on Thursday but overcast conditions towards the end of the day raised hope of some precipitation after a prolonged dry spell. Chillai Kalan, which starts on December 21, is a period when chances of […]

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J&K incomplete without statehood: Minister Satish Sharma

Srinagar: Minister for Youth Services & Sports Satish Sharma on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without statehood. Speaking on the sidelines of the inaugural function of two-day All India Inter-University Winter Games by the Central University of Kashmir (CUK), the Minister said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given assurance that J&K’s statehood will […]

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CS asks to accelerate pace of progress on projects under AMRUT 2.0

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired 6th UT Level Steering Committee (UTLSC) Meeting of AMRUT 2.0 to take stock of its performance besides taking decisions over other matters related to its implementation here. Besides the Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD the meeting was attended by ACS, Jal Shakti Department; Principal Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, Forest; Commissioner, JMC/SMC; […]