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JK’s security expenditure peaked post Article 370 abrogation

Srinagar: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Tuesday revealed that the annual security related expenditure (SRE) for the J&K UT was Rs 1267 Crore—highest ever since the killing of top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in 2016. The highest ever figure of SRE also coincided with the financial year of 2019-20, the year when […]

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Farmer agitation issue rocks Lok Sabha

New Delhi: The issue of ongoing farmer agitation against three farm laws rocked the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, resulting in repeated disruptions and forcing Speaker Om Birla to adjourn the House for the day. When the House reassembled after initial adjournments at 7 pm, Birla asked BJP member Locket Chatterjee to initiate the discussion on […]

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Two JeM associates held in north Kashmir

Srinagar: Security forces arrested two associates of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit from Bandipora and Baramula districts of north Kashmir, police said on Tuesday. Police in Bandipora district in north Kashmir received information that there were certain anti-national elements who were indoctrinating the youth and influencing them with false narratives, a police spokesman said. They were also […]

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Three drug peddlers held

Srinagar: Three drug peddlers were arrested and contraband was seized from their possession in Budgam district, police said on Tuesday. Police intercepted a vehicle bearing Delhi registration with three persons on board at a checkpoint at New Bus Adda in Budgam distirct of central Kashmir, a police spokesman said. During checking of the vehicle, police […]

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JK records 44 fresh COVID-19 cases, two more deaths

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir recorded 44 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the infection count to 1,24,594 on Tuesday while two more fatalities pushed the death toll to 1,938, officials said. Out of the fresh cases, 12 were reported from Jammu division and 32 from Kashmir division of the Union Territory, they said. The officials said Srinagar […]

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Letter to the Editor

A big boost to environment-friendly vehicles The Union Government has announced a voluntary vehicle scrapping policy in the Budget 2020-21. Under the policy, personal vehicles older than 20 years and commercial vehicles older than 15 years will have to undergo fitness tests in automated vehicle fitness testing centers. Anyone scrapping an old vehicle will get […]

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Advisor Bhatnagar conducts daylong tour of Udhampur

UDHAMPUR: In order o take stock of various ongoing developmental works being executed in the district, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Tuesday conducted a day long extensive tour of District Udhampur and took first-hand appraisal of the ongoing project works there. Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Dr. Piyush Singla; SSP Udhampur, Sargun Shukla; Chief Engineers […]

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Synchronize, calibrate efforts to revitalize rural economy: Baseer Khan to stakeholders

JAMMU: In a seminar held today on the theme of ‘Credit and Development’ by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, exhorted upon all stakeholders to synchronize and calibrate efforts to achieve the desired outcomes regarding agricultural growth and development. On the Occasion, Advisor unveiled a concept […]

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Department of Wildlife Protection J&K observes ‘World Wetlands Day’

SRINAGAR: On ‘World Wetlands Day’, the Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu and Kashmir government Tuesday stressed for the need to conserve and protect Wetlands, here. The ‘World Wetlands Day’ is being observed every year on 2nd of February and this year it is being observed with theme ‘Wetlands & Water’ to raise awareness about healthy […]

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Foundation stone for Model Floriculture Centre laid at Bagh-e-Bhour

JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, Tuesday laid foundation stone for Model Floriculture Centre at Bagh-e-Bhour. Commissioner Secretary, Floriculture, Parks and Gardens, Sheikh Fayaz Ahmed, was also present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Advisor said that the Model Floriculture Centre will be beneficial for the general population particularly locals of the […]