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Secretary IT reviews progress of key IT initiatives at Civil Secretariat

JAMMU: Secretary, Information Technology, Dr. Piyush Singla, Friday chaired a review meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu to assess the progress on various digital initiatives being implemented by the department. The meeting was attended by CEO JaKeGA Mahima Madan, Additional Secretary IT Devinder Singh Bhau, Senior Director NIC Anil Kumar Sharma along with other officers […]

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Suspension of air traffic: Around 200 Umrah pilgrims from JK stranded in Saudi

Srinagar: Nearly 200 Umrah pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir are stranded in Saudi Arabia after international flight services were suspended amid escalating tensions in West Asia, family members and travel agents said on Thursday. The pilgrims, mostly from Srinagar, Budgam and Anantnag districts, are currently staying in hotels in Mecca, Medina and Jeddah after their […]

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Amazon.in’s Holi Store powered by AI is now live

Srinagar: As India gears up for its most colorful celebration of the year, Amazon.in has launched its dedicated Holi Store, bringing together a wide range of festive essentials across fashion, beauty, home décor, grocery, toys and more. Reflecting how customers celebrate today, the Store features everything from skin-friendly herbal gulal and festive sweets to pichkaris, […]

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Electronics Premier League is back on Amazon.in from Mar 6

Srinagar: Amazon India on Friday announced the return of the Electronics Premier League (EPL) on Amazon.in. Starting midnight, customers can discover great deals and offers across a wide range of consumer electronics from the latest smartphones, smart TVs, laptops and tablets, to air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, cameras, audio devices and more. Power Play Deals […]

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GMC Srinagar, Associated Hospitals mourn demise of Dr. Riyaz Ahmad Magray

Srinagar: The Government Medical College Srinagar (GMC) and its associated hospitals are deeply saddened to announce the sudden and untimely demise of Dr. Riyaz Ahmad Magray, a noble and kind-hearted person, a statement issued here by the college said. The Principal, Dean, Administrator, Heads of Departments, administrative staff, medical superintendents, and the entire medical and […]

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Jhelum Runs Below Zero in Early March, Rings Alarm Bells in Kashmir

Jhelum Runs Below Zero in Early March, Rings Alarm Bells in Kashmir

Weak snowpack, warm winter raise fears for irrigation, paddy cultivation Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The Jhelum river has dropped to an unusually low level in the first week of March, sparking concerns among weather experts and hydrologists about Kashmir’s water outlook and the possible impact on the upcoming paddy cultivation season. Data from the Irrigation […]

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MeT predicts sharp rise in Temperature across JK

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Thursday issued a forecast predicting a significant rise in day temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir over the next 48 hours, with conditions becoming favourable for a heat spell. Officials at the MeT Centre in Srinagar said that mainly dry weather would prevail in the Union Territory for the next […]

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Agriculture holds immense potential for new startups: CM

Agriculture holds immense potential for new startups: CM

Addresses Startup Outreach Programme under JKCIP at SKUAST-J   JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday highlighted the immense potential of agriculture and allied sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that initiatives such as the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) are playing a crucial role in nurturing a vibrant […]

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CM chairs preliminary meeting of Mission SKILL framework for JK

Stresses bridging gap between education and employability Calls for mission-mode approach towards future-ready skill   JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday chaired a preliminary meeting to discuss the formulation of an action plan for Mission SKILL in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive, mission-mode strategy to equip youth with market-relevant skills. The […]

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India condoles Khamenei’s death

Foreign Secretary Misri visits Iran embassy New Delhi: India on Thursday condoled the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against the backdrop of scathing criticism of the government by opposition parties for its silence on the assassination as well as on sinking of an Iranian ship by the US off the Sri Lankan […]