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Div Com reviews plan of Western Foreshore Road, other projects

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Friday chaired a meeting regarding the proposed plans and present status of several major projects including Western Foreshore Road (WFR) Srinagar, Semi Ring Road (SRR) Phase-III and DPR of Rakhi Arath. The meeting was attended by DC Srinagar; VC, J&K LCMA; Chief Town Planner; CE, PWD (R&B); […]

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Teenager killed in Ramban road mishap

Doda: A teenager from Bhaderwah area of Jammu’s Doda district died while two others sustained injuries after the car they were on board overturned at Bhagu Nala Batote in Ramban district, police said Friday. A police official from Police Station Batote said that the accident took place near Gurudwara Bhagu Nala Batote at about 07:30 […]

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Govt permits use of Agricultural land to non-agricultural purposes

Govt permits use of Agricultural land to non-agricultural purposes

Approves establishment of Medi-cities in Pampore, Jammu

JAMMU: In a significant decision, the Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the regulations framed by the board of revenue for conversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes. These regulations were necessitated after the legislative changes in the land revenue act post-reorganization of the erstwhile […]

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JK, Ladakh to experience snowfall from Dec 23-25: MeT

Srinagar: The weatherman on Thursday forecast widespread “moderate to heavy” snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh from December 23 to 25. There are currently reports about light snowfall in Gurez, Sonmarg, Zojila-Drass axis, said an official of the MeT office here. “As on date, widespread moderate to heavy snowfall (at some places) is most […]

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Fresh snowfall forces closure of Sonamarg-Zojjila road

Ganderbal: After fresh snowfall in upper reaches of Zojila in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, the authorities on Thursday closed the Sonamarg-Zojjila road for vehicular movement. Drass and Sonamarg areas have experienced fresh snowfall on Thursday following which the authorities decided to close Sonamarg-Zojjila road for vehicular movement. The road has been closed as a precautionary […]

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Two LeT militants killed in Kulgam encounter

Srinagar: Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Thursday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Redwani area of the district late on Wednesday night, a police spokesperson said. He said the search operation turned into an encounter after […]

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50th Vijay Diwas: Lt Guv pays homage to the martyrs of 1971 War

Felicitates Army veterans, Veer Naris

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Thursday, paid homage to the martyrs of 1971 war, on the occasion of 50th Vijay Diwas. The Lt Governor laid a floral wreath at the Balidan Stambh War Memorial in Jammu to mark the occasion and said that the unmatched gallantry of our brave hearts will continue to inspire generations […]

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SSP Srinagar shifted, new officer from Manipur cadre takes over

Srinagar: Carrying out changes after a series of terror attacks here, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday shifted out SSP of Srinagar city Sandeep Choudhary and replaced him with Rakesh Balwal, an IPS officer from Manipur cadre. An official order to his effect was issued by the J&K administration. Balwal, whose experience in Jammu […]

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Vikas Kundal posted DC Rajouri

Srinagar: The government on Thursday ordered transfer of an IAS and a JKAS officer in the interest of administration with immediate effect, an official spokesman said. According to an order issued here, Vikas Kundal (IAS), MD, JKPCC has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri. Rajesh Kumar Shavan (JKAS), Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri has been […]

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Increased use of internet by children worrisome: Experts

Srinagar: Cell phones, which were originally designed for communication purposes are currently being abused in a variety of ways. One such use is the playing of online games which has off late become a frequent tendency among the kids. Experts believe that rather than seeing technological advancements as a blessing for improving one’s intellectual ability, […]