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Directorate of Economics, Statistics observes Statistics Day

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Economics and Statistics Tuesday celebrated Statistics Day in Jammu and Kashmir as part of all India programme to commemorate the contribution of Late Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis towards Indian Statistical System. Regional Director, Evaluation and Statistics, Jammu and Kashmir, Principal, Statistical Training School, Jammu and Srinagar, Chief Planning Officers and District […]

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UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2021

INCCU endorses Srinagar among two Indian cities

SRINAGAR: Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO (INCCU) has selected J&K’s summer capital Srinagar among the two cities from India for UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) 2021. INCCU is a government body which functions under the Department of Secondary and Higher Education in the Ministry of Human Resource Development with an objective to advise […]

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KU unveils vision for newly carved ‘Department of Tourism’

Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad on Tuesday unveiled the vision for the newly-carved Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Studies at the varsity. Addressing academics and officers on the occasion, Prof Talat said the new department aims to provide quality education and training in tourism, hospitality and leisure management alongside developing internationally-competitive […]

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Covid-19: Ready to tackle possible third wave says Lt Guv

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday said that the Union Territory administration is fully ready for the possible third wave if it happens and that the oxygen capacity has been increased from 14000 LPMs to 55000 LPMs at present. “There is a prediction for the possible third wave. If God forbid it […]

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Female health worker commits suicide

Budgam: A female health worker has allegedly committed suicide by consuming some poisonous substance at her home in Dalipora area of Nagam in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday late evening. Sources said that a woman (name withheld), a health worker at PHC Hufroo Chadoora, consumed some poisonous substance at her home last night. He […]

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CASO started in village close to LoC

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir police and other security agencies launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in a village close to Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district. Officials said that after receiving some reports about suspicious movement, the forces cordoned the entire Daddal village area and have started searches. “The search […]

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Lt Guv visits Amarnath cave shrine, offers prayers

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday offered prayers at the Amarnath cave shrine, where the pilgrimage for the general public has been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. May the divine blessings of Lord Shiva ensure good health and happiness in everyone’s life and bless us with the strength […]

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Encounter breaks out in Sgr outskirts

Srinagar: An encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Maloora area of Parimpora in Srinagar district on Monday, reports said. They said that a joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon and search operation in Maloora Parimpora on Monday afternoon after reports of militant presence in the area. As the joint […]

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Forces arrest top LeT commander

Srinagar: A top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Nadeem Abrar, who was involved in several attacks on security forces and civilians in Kashmir, was arrested on Monday, officials said. “Top LeT commander Nadeem Abrar arrested. He was involved in several killings. Big success for us,” IGP Kashmir zone Vijay Kumar said in a tweet. While Kumar did […]

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Three family members killed in militant attack

Srinagar: Militants shot dead a special police officer and his wife in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday evening, while their daughter who suffered critical injuries also succumbed to injuries at SKIMS Srinagar, officials said. Police said that the ultras barged into the house of SPO Fayaz Ahmad at Hariparigam in Awantipora area of the […]