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Bandipora  Consumers Face Timber Shortage as SFC Fails to Meet Demand

Bandipora: The residents of Bandipora are expressing frustration over the State Forest Corporation’s (SFC) failure to supply timber to those in need, despite local timber production in the district. Locals say that SFC’s lack of responsiveness has left them facing severe problems, especially as the summer construction season is near ending. Residents allege that SFC has […]

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National Youth Parliament – Tarun Sabha 2024 concludes at NIT Srinagar

Srinagar: The first-ever National Youth Parliament – Tarun Sabha 2024 in Kashmir successfully concluded at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, with over 70 students actively participating in the mega event. It was organized under the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs’ National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS) and was aimed to engage students with democratic values through […]

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LG Sinha slams politicians for missing Foundation Day

Addresses J&K UT Foundation Day celebrations in Srinagar Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday criticised the politicians who did not attend the Union Territory Foundation Day, saying it reflected their “dual character.” “I am seeing that those who took oath as MLA of a Union Territory and often refer to the Constitution of India […]

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School timings changed in Kashmir from Nov 1

Srinagar: The Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Thursday ordered change in school timing for Kashmir division with effect from November-01. According to an order the schools within Srinagar municipal limits shall have a school time of 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in all government and private schools. It also said that the educational institutes […]

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CM Omar Abdullah wishes people on Diwali

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the joyous occasion of Diwali. Taking to the microblogging site X, he shared: “Wishing everyone celebrating today a very happy Diwali. May the light of all the lamps fill our lives with good health, happiness, and success.” He […]

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J&K records 74% deficit rainfall in October

Shopian, Kargil top list, Samba records over 250% rainfall above normal Srinagar: After deficient rainfall in Monsoon, Jammu and Kashmir has yet again recorded the scarcity of rains in the month of October with the Meteorological department (MeT) revealing the deficit of 74 per cent precipitation in this month. As per the data, Kargil in […]

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Senior BJP leader & business tycoon Devender Singh Rana passes away

Jammu: Devender Singh Rana, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Nagrota, passed away on Thursday night at a hospital in Delhi. The news of his death has sent shockwaves through both the business and political communities in Jammu and Kashmir. Rana, known for his successful […]

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BJP Legislative Party to elect leader ahead of assembly session

Srinagar: As the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly prepares to convene on November 4, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has scheduled a legislative party meeting in Jammu on November 3 to elect its leader. The leader will serve as the opposition head in the assembly, a role of notable significance given the BJP’s position as […]

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Iconic Clock Tower at Lal Chowk wears festive look on Diwali

Iconic Clock Tower at Lal Chowk wears festive look on Diwali

Hundreds gather to celebrate the festival of lights Srinagar: The heart of Srinagar was beaming with Diwali festivities as hundreds gathered at the historic Clock Tower (Ghantaghar) in Lal Chowk to light traditional diyas. The celebration drew people from diverse backgrounds to partake in the ‘festival of lights’. According to reports the diyas illuminated the […]

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Ahead of winter, JKDMA issues safety guidelines for cold weather hazards

Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) has released essential guidelines to help residents prepare for the harsh winter ahead and mitigate risks associated with extreme cold waves in the region. JKDMA has called for strengthening infrastructure and ensuring timely access to resources to combat the chilling effects of winter. Among the key […]