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Cabinet nod to bills for simultaneous polls to Lok Sabha, state assemblies

Cabinet nod to bills for simultaneous polls to Lok Sabha, state assemblies

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two bills, including one to amend the Constitution to implement “one nation, one election”, and the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing winter session, sources said. As of now, the Cabinet has given its nod to draft legislations to hold simultaneous […]

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Chief Minister reviews functioning of Information Department

Directs officers to ensure fairness, transparency in issuing advertisements JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Information Department at the Civil Secretariat here. The meeting assessed department’s performance and deliberated on matters requiring improvement to enhance efficiency and outreach of the Information department. The meeting was attended by Advisor […]

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Public welfare is my ‘Dharma’ and ‘Kartavya’: Lt Guv Sinha

Pays tributes to General Zorawar Singh on his Martyrdom Day   JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhaon Thursday said that Public welfare is my ‘Dharma’ and ‘Kartavya’. Paying tributes to the brave warrior and India’s greatest military strategist, General Zorawar Singh, on his Martyrdom Day, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on General Zorawar Singh’s military campaigns in […]

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Rail connectivity to Kashmir: CM highlights potential of JK’s flowers in global markets

Functioning of Floriculture, Parks & Gardens Department reviewed JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday chaired a meeting of the Department of Floriculture, Parks, and Gardens at the Civil Secretariat to review its functioning and discuss strategies to enhance the sector’s potential. Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted the immense opportunities in the floriculture sector, […]

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Twin J&K Smart Cities undertake projects worth Rs 6,603.39 Cr: Govt Data

Srinagar: The twin smart cities including Jammu and Srinagar are executing developmental projects worth Rs 6,603.39 crore under the Smart Cities Mission, the government data revealed here on Thursday. According to the data, Jammu Smart City accounts for 127 projects costing Rs 2,969.07 crore, of which 117 projects worth Rs 2,773.31 crore have been completed, […]

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Banned drugs attracting youth

Banned drugs attracting youth

By: Dr. Satyawan Saurabh Drug abuse can lead to a variety of physical health problems, including liver disease (from alcohol), infectious diseases (due to sharing needles in injection drug use), and overdose deaths. Also, substance abuse is strongly associated with mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. It can exacerbate existing mental health problems […]

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The invisible wounds

By: Syed  Majid Gilani From the beginning, Haya’s indifference was apparent. She never offered Saif the love and warmth he yearned for. While she was not openly cruel, her emotional distance was unmistakable. She kept him at arm’s length, never truly connecting with him or showing affection. Her coldness created a subtle yet undeniable barrier, […]

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Fight against drug abuse, other social evils has to be collective

By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi Drug abuse and other social evils are some of the most pressing challenges facing society today. These issues not only affect individuals but also affect the social fabric, causing widespread consequences such as poverty, violence, and the degradation of moral values. It is in our collective interest to tackle these problems, […]

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Effective governance ecosystem; Govt’s prime concern: Choudhary

Effective governance ecosystem; Govt’s prime concern: Choudhary

Deputations call on Dy CM, raises issues seeking speedy redressal JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Thursday said that the government is committed towards putting in place an effective governance ecosystem so that the problems faced by the public are redressed effectively within shortest possible time. The Deputy Chief Minister was interacting with scores […]

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Javed Rana reviews progress on Cluster Tribal Model Villages

JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, reviewed progress on Cluster Tribal Model Villages and various tribal welfare related works being executed in Poonch district. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Poonch along with other officers from the district through video conferencing. Javed Rana called for […]