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Lt Guv, Union Minister Inaugurate ‘Purple Festival’ at Jammu

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha and Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurated J&K’s first festival of Inclusion, Purple Fest, which aims to showcase a kaleidoscope of abilities hidden inside disabilities and celebrating resilience of Divyangjan. The Purple Festival is also a call for action to the people and exhorts the […]

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AC amends J&K Panchayati Raj Act

Incorporates reservation for OBCs JAMMU: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved carrying out amendments in Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 to incorporate definition of OBCs in the Act for ensuring their reservation in this grassroots democratic institution. Earlier the draft J&K Panchayati […]

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Lt Governor calls upon youth to build ‘Viksit Bharat’

Urges them to set clear goals in professional career    Katra: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today called upon the graduating students to set clear goals in professional career, identify problems and face them courageously to build Viksit Bharat@2047. The Lieutenant Governor was addressing the 9th convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, in Katra […]

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ACB arrests Range Officer in north Kashmir for accepting bribe

Srinagar: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday caught a Range officer at Kuhihama forest Division Bandipora, red handed while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 10,000 for processing bill of the complainant. A spokesman of the anti-graft body in a statement issued here said that the ACB received a written complaint against Mushtaq Ahmad Sofi, Range […]

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Man trapped in 35ft deep well at Tangmarg rescued after 9 hours

Baramulla: A 45-year-old man was successfully rescued on Thursday evening after remaining trapped for 9 hours in a 35ft deep well in north Kashmir’s Tangmarg village in Baramulla district. The incident unfolded when the individual slipped into the well, with the authorities responding swiftly to the distress call, employing specialized equipment and skilled personnel to […]

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Unleashing 2023’s Resolute Revival

Unleashing 2023’s Resolute Revival

By: Dr Mudasir Ahmad Gori As the clock strikes midnight on Dec 31st, bidding farewell to the old year and ushering in the new, the air is filled with a palpable sense of hope and anticipation. It is the time-honored tradition of making New Year resolutions — a commitment to personal growth and positive change. […]

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Unmasking the investment scam

By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon In the idyllic landscapes of Kashmir, a tale of financial deceit unfolds, underscoring the vital importance of financial literacy and vigilance. Recent revelations expose a significant investment scam, leaving investors disillusioned and prompting broader questions about the need for heightened awareness and regulatory measures in the financial landscape. The victims, driven […]

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Older workers still struggle with work-life balance

By: Candice Harris The idea that we can comfortably manage all the different facets of life work, family, other responsibilities is certainly appealing. But in reality, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to work-life balance especially for older workers. Making up a third of the New Zealand workforce, older workers (aged 55 and older) are a […]

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Lt Governor inaugurates temporary CRC for skill development at Jammu

Lt Governor inaugurates temporary CRC for skill development at Jammu

Union Minister lays Foundation stone of CRC Samba JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the temporary Composite Regional Centre (CRC) for skill development, rehabilitation and empowerment of Divyangjan at Jammu. The facility will cater to rehabilitation services for different categories of Divyangjan besides skill development training for their empowerment. The Lt Governor said, Hon’ble Prime […]

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Secy Tourism convenes public darbar at Chijhama

Secy Tourism convenes public darbar at Chijhama

Assures prompt redressal of public issues BARAMULLA: Secretary Tourism and Culture, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Thursday convened a public darbar at Chijhama, Baramulla to assess public issues and concerns besides taking stock of development works being executed in the area. The event was among others attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Sopore, Shabir Ahmad Raina, […]