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Hajj 2025: CM Omar Abdullah receives first batch of Hajj Pilgrims at Srinagar Airport

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, received the first batch of Hajj pilgrims this evening at the Srinagar International Airport, marking the beginning of the return phase for pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir who performed the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj-e-Baitullah this year. The Chief Minister personally welcomed and congratulated the pilgrims on their safe return and […]

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Minor’s mysterious death in Kunzer triggers protest

14-yr old among 3 others detained; multiple angles being explored: Police Srinagar: The mysterious death of an eight-year-old boy from Lalpora area of Kunzer in north Kashmir has sparked outrage and grief, with locals staging protests and alleging that the child was murdered. The boy, who had gone missing on June 12, was found unconscious […]

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Hajj 2025: First batch of 178 Hajj pilgrims returns to Srinagar from Jeddah

Srinagar: The first batch of 178 Hajj pilgrims returned to Srinagar from Jeddah this evening, officials said, adding that the flight landed at the Srinagar airport at around 9:15 pm. Dr Shujaat Qureshi, Executive Officer J&K Haj Committee, said that all necessary arrangements were made to ensure a smooth and welcoming return for the pilgrims. […]

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A welcome move

A welcome move

Tourism seems to be picking up in Kashmir Valley after a lull of almost eight weeks after the deadly terror attack in scenic Pahalgam left 26 people dead in April this year. The administration which has been working overtime to ensure that tourists retrun to the valley on Tuesday announced opening of several parks across […]

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The Silent killer

The Silent killer

By: Dr. Deepankar Vatsa Heart attacks have long been associated with dramatic chest pain and older age. But in recent years, a silent and deeply concerning trend has emerged as young adults in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s are increasingly falling victim to heart attacks, and in many cases, without any warning signs at […]

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SDD unveils HSDP for mega skilling of JK populace

SDD unveils HSDP for mega skilling of JK populace

CS lays emphasis on achieving set targets SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is all set to embark on a transformative journey in skill development with the unveiling of Holistic Skill Development Plan (HSDP), a comprehensive strategy aimed at creating a future-ready workforce and fostering sustainable economic growth. The plan was presented to Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, […]

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The Hidden Power of our gut

By: Dr Aftab jan For centuries, the gut was considered nothing more than a food-processing organ—a system that chewed, digested, absorbed nutrients, and expelled waste. But ground breaking scientific research in the last two decades has completely transformed our understanding of the human digestive system. Today, the gut is recognized as one of the most […]

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Police books drug peddler under PIT NDPS

Srinagar: Police in Sopore booked a notorious drug peddler, identified as Ajaz Ahmad Najar son of Ghulam Din Najar resident of Mumkakh Batpora Sopore, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS), a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that the accused had been involved in multiple narcotics-related […]

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MLA Bandipora secures ₹11.05 Cr under centrally sponsored ‘Samagra Plan’

BANDIPORA: Bandipora, MLA Nizamuddin Bhat has secured a total of ₹11.05 crore under the centrally sponsored Samagra Shiksha plan. This major allocation aims to breathe new life into the constituency’s academic institutions by addressing long-pending infrastructural gaps and pushing for overall educational upliftment, the MLA’s office stated Tuesday. Of the total amount, ₹5.97 crore has […]

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Irrigation facilities will work wonders

Irrigation facilities will work wonders

Agriculture and horticulture output is directly related to the area of land that is under cultivation or used directly to extract agricultural output. This formula is applicable worldwide as use of land determines any regions agricultural productivity. However, a key factor to achieve land use especially for agricultural activities is the availability of irrigational facilities […]