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Biannual tribal migration of JK proposed for UNESCO protected phenomenon

NEW DELHI: Secretary, Tribal Affairs Department, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary participated in the 2-day International Conference on Transhumance and Rural Development organised by Republic of Albania at Shkoder where more than a dozen nations discussed common strategies for migratory population. The unique cultural heritage of J&K tribes and recent initiatives of the Government for their […]

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Deadline set for disposal of cases under FRA

JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary, Forests, Ecology and Environment, Sanjeev Verma, Saturday reviewed implementation of Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Reorganization of Forest Rights) Act and related measures for expeditious disposal of cases. Chief Conservator of Forests, Forest Settlement & Demarcation, Samuel Changkija; representatives of Deputy Commissioners, Tribal Affairs Department, Divisional Forest Officers besides officers […]

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VC KVIB reviews implementation of schemes, clusters in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Vice Chairperson, Jammu and Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB), Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat, Saturday chaired a meeting to review implementation of PMEGP, JKREGP and SFURTI clusters in Kashmir division. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Executive Officer KVIB, Kashmir division, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, KVIB Direction office Srinagar and district officers […]

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Booster dose: CDSCO panel seeks local clinical trial data for approval

New Delhi: An expert panel of India’s central drug authority which reviewed Serum Institute’s application for approval of Covishield as booster dose against COVID-19 on Friday recommended that the firm submit local clinical trial data and proposal along with justification for the booster dose approval, official sources said. On December 1, Prakash Kumar Singh, director, […]

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Two cops killed in militant attack at Bandipora

Srinagar: Two cops were killed in a militant attack on a police party in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Friday, evoking widespread condemnation from various political parties. The militants opened fire on the police team at the Gulshan Chowk in the evening, officials said. The two policemen were injured in the firing and were admitted […]

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Adoption Row: Admin sets up adoption resource agency

Srinagar: The administration in Jammu & Kashmir has set-up an adoption resource agency to deal with adoption and related matters in the Union Territory. The seven-member Jammu & Kashmir Adoption Resource Agency (JKARA) would deal with adoption and related matters in the UT under the guidance of the Central Adoption Resource Agency constituted in terms […]

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Lt Guv pays last respects to CDS Bipin Rawat at Delhi

DELHI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday paid his last respects to the Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife, Madhulika Rawat. “A truly extraordinary leader, soldier and human being, General Bipin Rawat embodied the highest ideals of Armed Forces. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues”, the Lt […]

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JK report 173 new covid-19 cases, one fatality

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 173 new covid-19 cases while as one person succumbed due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Friday. 44 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 129 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 338563. There was one death reported from the Valley due […]

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Rajouri, Poonch witnessing increased infiltration bids: DGP

Jammu: Director General of Police (DGP) Friday said that twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch of Jammu have been witnessing militant infiltration bids sponsored by the Pakistan. “Due to synergy and close liaison between the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army and other security forces many of such acts were thwarted on the border and […]

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Paddar sapphire mines: GSI completes preliminary survey of scientific exploration

Jammu: The Geological Survey of India has completed the preliminary survey for scientific exploration of sapphire mines in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, officials said on Friday. Sapphire found in the Paddar Valley in the district is famous world-over for its unique peacock blue colour, they said. Located at an altitude of 4,742 metres above […]