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DGP sanctions meritorious scholarship

Jammu: Encouraging and appreciating the hard work of the wards of Police personnel/SPOs who have excelled in 10th and 12th annual examination during the academic session 2020-21, Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh Wednesday sanctioned meritorious scholarships of over rupees 15.50 lakh in favour of 308 wards of serving police personnel/SPOs under different orders. […]

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KU organises daylong webinar

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir Wednesday organised a webinar to discuss the Draft National Council for Social Work (Education and Practice) Bill, 2021. The day-long webinar was organised by the varsity’s Department of Social Work (DoSW). Prof (retd.) Murali Desai from TISS and Prof (retd.) Devi Prasad from Andhra University, who have chiefly contributed to […]

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JSCL, BEL sign MoU to collaborate for improving infrastructure

JAMMU: In an effort to bring about reforms in the Information Technology (IT) sector in Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu Smart City Ltd (JSCL) and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) to collaborate to facilitate the creation of a techno commercial proposal for design, development, implementation, operation and maintenance of Integrated Command […]

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More than 3 lakh Covid-19 jabs given to Sgr residents

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Wednesday said that due to timely measures and tireless efforts by District Administration, a significant improvement has been seen in the situation arising from the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic. The DC said this while briefing the media about the present Covid-19 situation in the district. Giving […]

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Charter of rights for consumers issued

SRINAGAR: In the interest of consumers, the Directorate of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) department Wednesday issued a charter of rights consumers have while purchasing jewellery item. As per the statement issued here, it was informed that the Hallmarking of gold jewellery is becoming mandatory from 16th June, 2021 under the quality control […]

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Teams from JK, Punjab inspects Shahpur Kandi Dam Project

Emphasizes expeditious execution for timely completion

SRINAGAR: A joint high level team comprising officers both from Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab Wednesday inspected various components of Shahpur Kandi Dam Project to ensure expeditious execution of ongoing works on this prestigious project. The officers from J&K led by Chairperson, Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources Regulatory Authority (JKWRRA), G.S. Jha included Chief Engineer […]

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2nd phase of Back to Villages

50,000 youth to be shortlisted for Self Employment package: Lt Guv

SRINAGAR: Riding high on the success of ambitious ‘Back to Village initiative’, J&K government is planning to reach out to 50,000 youth for financial assistance under the next leg of Back to Village program, the details of which would be finalized soon, an official spokesman said. It may be mentioned that Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha […]

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JK reports 715 fresh covid-19 cases, 10 deaths

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 715 fresh covid-19 cases while 10 people succumbed to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said Tuesday. They said that 218 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 497 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 308726. Regarding 10 deaths, the officials said that […]

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All education institutes in JK to remain closed till June 30

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday extended closure of the educational institutions for in-person and on campus teaching till June 30. “All Schools, Colleges, Universities, Technical Education / Skill Development Institutes and Coaching Centers shall remain closed for in-person / on campus teaching (till June 30),” reads an order by the State Executive Committee […]

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Virtual hearing to continue in all JK, Ladakh courts

Srinagar: The High Court on Tuesday extended by June 30 the virtual hearing of the cases in both Srinagar and Jammu wings as well as in the District and Subordinate Courts and Tribunals in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. “Keeping in view the prevailing situation on account of the spread of Covid-19 infection cases in […]