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NC celebrates Christmas with fervor at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan Jammu

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) celebrated Christmas with great enthusiasm and warmth at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu, a statement issued here Monday said. The event witnessed the presence of senior party leaders, including Mustafa Kamal, Additional General Secretary of JKNC; Mubarak Gul, senior NC leader and former Speaker; Ajay Kr. Sadhotra former minister […]

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Two held for assaulting government official in south Kashmir’s Pulwama: Police

Srinagar: Police on Monday said that two persons were arrested for assaulting government employee in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Police said that it acted swiftly following a complaint from the District Mineral Officer’s office regarding the assault of a mining department employee, Mohammad Amin Sheikh. In response, FIR No. 94/2024 was registered at Police Station […]

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Chillai Kalan: At 8.5°C, Srinagar records second lowest Dec temperature in over a century

Chillai Kalan: At 8.5°C, Srinagar records second lowest Dec temperature in over a century

Srinagar: The 40-day harsh winter period, ChillaiKalan, began with an intense cold wave across Kashmir, as Srinagar recorded its coldest December night in over three decades at minus 8.5°C. This marks the second-lowest December temperature recorded in the last 133 years. The all-time lowest December temperature in Srinagar was recorded on December 13, 1934, at […]

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Cold wave conditions: DHSK urges caution, issues safety guidelines for Kashmir residents

Asks people to wear multiple layers of warm clothing, cover head, neck, hands, and feet Srinagar: With Kashmir gripped by a harsh cold wave amid frighteningly plummeting temperatures, the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) has issued a detailed advisory to safeguard the public, particularly high-risk groups, during the winter season. The advisory outlines potential […]

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Business Rules for J&K: Three-Member Cabinet Panel prepares draft

Likely to submit report to Cabinet soon Srinagar: The cabinet sub-committee, constituted by the National Conference-led government, has prepared a draft of business rules, which is currently under discussion, sources said. They said that the CSC, headed by Deputy Chief Minister SurinderChoudhary and comprising Ministers JavedRana and SakinaIttoo, has developed the draft of business rules, […]

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GST Council Meeting: CM Omar vows to protect Kashmir’s Pashmina shawl industry

Jaisalmer: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his commitment to safeguarding the region’s iconic Pashmina shawl industry during the 55th meeting of the GST Council held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on Saturday. Omar while speaking to reporters after the meeting said the primary concern of his administration was to prevent any potential hike in GST rates on […]

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PM-USHA: Centre sanctions 9 projects for J&K Universities, Colleges

JAMMU: The Union Ministry for Education has approved projects worth Rs 85 crore under the PradhanMantriUchchatarShikshaAbhiyan (PM-USHA) for nine higher education institutions in Jammu & Kashmir. The decision, taken during the third Project Approval Board (PAB) meeting announced on December 20, 2024, underscores the government’s commitment towards transforming higher education infrastructure and fostering inclusivity and […]

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Chillai Kalan is here

Chillai Kalan is here

By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi During winters, Kashmir transforms into an icy wonderland, the harsh yet the most bewitching ChillaiKalan. This 40 day period from 21st December to 31st January is synonymous with biting cold, snow covered landscapes, and frozen rivers and lakes. While this increases the charm of the beauty of Kashmir, it asks for […]

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Paying a heavy price

By: Mohammad Nadeem Parray Teachers are the backbone of our education system, dedicating their lives to shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning. However, their selfless devotion comes at a steep price. Prolonged standing, inadequate seating and poor working conditions have made varicose veins disease an occupational hazard for teachers. This essay argues […]

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Honoring the Legacy of a Mathematical Luminary

By: Dr.Reyaz Ahmad National Mathematics Day is commemorated annually on December 22nd in India, a date that pays homage to the remarkable contributions of the mathematical virtuoso SrinivasaRamanujan. This significant occasion not only marks his birth anniversary but also underscores the vital role mathematics plays in our everyday existence and its fundamental influence in shaping […]