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Cop shot dead in Srinagar

Srinagar: A policeman in civvies was shot dead by terrorists near Aiwa Bridge along Dr Ali Jan road in Srinagar district on Saturday, officials said. A police official said that the cop identified as Ghulam Hassan Dar son of Ghulam Rasool Dar of Danwar Eidgah, was travelling on his bike, possibly on way to join […]

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Government restructures Agriculture Production Department

JAMMU: With the aim of doubling farm income of farmers, orchardists and people dependent of animal, sheep husbandry and fisheries for their livelihood, the Government Saturday ordered comprehensive restructuring of the government departments dealing these sectors. These activities engage around 70% of population of the UT and creation of a fully-fledged Agriculture Production Department by […]

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Anshul Garg takes over as CEO of MVDSB

Jammu: IAS officer Anshul Garg on Saturday took charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) in Reasi district. Garg, who had served the board as Additional CEO during 2017-18, termed the promotion a lifetime opportunity and a blessing. Garg replaced Ramesh Kumar who has been posted as […]

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Sensitisation Program on NTCP held at Krishi Bhawan

JAMMU: Directorate of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare, Jammu in collaboration with Directorate of Health Services, Jammu Saturday organised a day long sensitization Programme on National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) for the officers/officials at Krishi Bhawan Talab Tillo. Director Agriculture, Jammu, K. K. Sharma, in his keynote address, highlighted the ill effects of direct and […]

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DC Srinagar visits Yatra Transit Camp Panthachowk

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Saturday undertook a visit to Yatra Transit Camp at Panthachowk to oversee the pace of the works undertaken to augment the accommodation and other facilities for halt of Yatris expected to participate in annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2022. On the occasion, the DC inspected the progress of […]

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‘Save Hokersar-Save Srinagar’ campaign launched at Hokersar

SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary Housing & Urban Development Department, Deeraj Gupta, Saturday launched “Save Hokersar-Save Srinagar” campaign at Hokersar being organized under the banner “TAWAZUN” from 7th to 21st May 2022 by the Department of Wildlife Protection, Wetlands division, Kashmir, in collaboration with concerned departments, locals, NGOs and educational institutions. Principal Chief Conservator Forest (Wildlife), Suresh […]

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Extension of central laws in JK established equitable society: Officials

Sections of society getting due benefits with the extension of various laws

SRINAGAR: With the extension of 890 Central laws applicable to Jammu and Kashmir, repeal of 205 state laws and modification of 129 laws after the abrogation of Article 370, a system of equitable justice has been established in J&K for all sections of people, officials said. The rights of weaker sections like Scheduled Tribes, other […]

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Motorcyclist killed in road accident

Anantnag: A 45-year-old motorcyclist was killed after being hit allegedly by a paramilitary vehicle at Aishmuqam K.P Road near old Police Station on Saturday. Reports said that soon after being hit, the motorcyclist identified as Bilal Ahmad Peer son of Ghulam Nabi Peer of Latroo was evacuated in injured condition to GMC Anantnag. However, he […]

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Fire damages four houses in old Town Baramulla

Srinagar: At-least four houses were damaged in a devastating fire that broke out in old town Baramulla district on Saturday afternoon. Official sources said that a team of police and fire officials reached the spot soon after getting the information. They said that fire started in a residential house and engulfed at least three others […]

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JK reports 11 new covid-19 cases

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 11 new covid-19 cases during the past 24 hours while there was no death due to the pathogen, officials said on Saturday. They said that seven of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu division and four from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 454099—166368 in Jammu and 287731 […]