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Around 7,000 AIDs cases reported since 1998 in JK

1,569 have lost their lives, 3814 patients on Antiretroviral Therapy Srinagar: The cases of HIV/AIDS are increasing in Jammu & Kashmir, as a total of 6,995 patients have tested positive in the region from 1998 until October 2024. A top health official said that 1,569 HIV-positive patients have died since 1998 until October 2024, while […]

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CS takes appraisal of issues confronting Universities in JK

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Monday held a meeting with all the Vice Chancellors and heads of line departments to expedite the resolution of issues faced by different Universities functioning here. Besides the VCs the meeting was attended by ACS, Jal Shakti Department; Principal Secretary, Finance; Principal Secretary, APD; Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education; Secretary, PWD; […]

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Almost 50 Distribution Transformers witness damage daily: JKPDCL Official

Srinagar: With the early arrival of bone chilling winters and mammoth consumption of electricity all together, on an average at least 50 Distribution Transformers (DTs) of different load capacity are getting damaged every day in Kashmir valley. An official of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) said that from the past more than a month, […]

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Power Woes:  High-powered panel on Ladakh to meet today

17-member delegation to meet GoI representatives Srinagar: A high-powered committee constituted by the Government of India (GoI) would meet on Tuesday afternoon in New Delhi to discuss safeguards for Ladakh Union Territory. The high-powered panel, comprising representatives of Government of India and leadership of Ladakh, would meet tomorrow at 5: 00 PM in the North […]

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Lt Guv congratulates Tourism Sector Stakeholders

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has congratulated all the stakeholders of the tourism sector of J&K on the launch of Uber Shikara services in Srinagar. In a social media post, the Lieutenant Governor said the launch of the Uber Shikara services will provide visitors a seamless way to experience the timeless charm of Shikara rides. […]

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Cadre Management of various services will be streamlined: Minister

JAMMU: A delegation of Diploma Engineers Association  Monday met Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana. They apprised the Minister about several of their service issues including their regularisation/ promotion and maintenance of updated seniority. The Minister informed them that concerned Departments have already been directed for efficient […]

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Accessible India Campaign: A Reflection on Nine Years of Progress

Accessible India Campaign: A Reflection on Nine Years of Progress

By: Arman Ali There couldn’t have been a better coincidence. Just as we were preparing to celebrate, analyze, and reflect on nine years of the ambitious Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan), the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment that reinforces its mission. On November 8, the Court directed the Union Government to frame mandatory […]

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Guardians of Grace: Women and the Balance of Life

By: Aubaid Ahmed Akhoon Women are the architects of society, the nurturers of life, and the silent strength behind every great achievement. Their influence is woven into the fabric of civilization, from raising leaders to shaping communities. AllamaIqbal, the great philosopher-poet, beautifully encapsulates the essence of womanhood in his poetry: “Wujood-e-zan se haitasveer-e-kainaatmein rang Isi […]

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Staying healthy

By: K S SPillai When I learned that the air quality in the national capital was so dangerous that people avoided going out, offices asked their employees to work from home, and schools were closed indefinitely, I could not help but remember the old days in my village. Because of modern devices, women had a […]

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Rana exhorts officers to work on improving ease of living, delivery of services at people’s doorstep

Rana exhorts officers to work on improving ease of living, delivery of services at people’s doorstep

Meets several deputations, individuals; assesses public grievances JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, exhorted upon the officers from Jammu division to work towards further improvement in ease of living for the people with emphasis on ensuring delivery of services at their doorsteps. The Minister issued these […]