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CUKashmir students participate in SVEEP-2024

Srinagar: The students and faculty members of the Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) Monday participated in the special campaign, Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP-2024) organised by the Election Commission of India (ECI) at Tulip Garden here. Under the guidance of Dean Students Welfare (DSW), the students enthusiastically participated in the flagship programme of […]

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Returning Officer Jammu PC assesses election preparedness ahead of polling

JAMMU: Returning Officer (RO), 5-Jammu Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Sachin Kumar Vaishya Monday presided over a  meeting here  to finalise the arrangements for  polling scheduled on April 26 in the Constituency under the second phase of  Lok Sabha Elections. The meeting witnessed the presence of Assistant Returning Officers and senior officers including ADDC, ADC, Director IT […]

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Trekking expedition organised from Chila Danga to Kummi under SVEEP

SAMBA: In a collaborative effort, District administration Samba, Directorate of Tourism, Jammu  and Central University participants of homestay Monday came together to organize a Trekking expedition from Chila Danga to Kummi here under the aegis of Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) campaign. The trek was flagged off by District Election Officer Samba, Abhishek […]

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ADC Handwara conducts surprise inspection of SDH Langate

KUPWARA: The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara, Aziz Ahmad Rather Monday conducted a surprise inspection of Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Langate to evaluate the functionality and quality of healthcare services being delivered to the public. During the visit, the ADC instructed various sections of the Hospital including OPD, Emergency, Gynea and other wards to get first […]

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Lt Guv chairs review meeting of Power Development Department

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday chaired a review meeting of the Power Development Department. Various matters pertaining to power supply during the upcoming summer months and progress of key projects and schemes were discussed in the meeting. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary;  Santosh D Vaidya, Principal Secretary, Finance Department;  H. […]

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Kashmir parts records light rains for 3rd straight day

Hailstorm wreaks havoc in South Kashmir areas Srinagar: The light rains continued for the third straight day on Saturday in Kashmir parts while hailstorm wreaked havoc in several areas of South Kashmir districts. The occasional sunshine was witnessed till today afternoon, but the weather conditions took a shift thereafter as several areas of Kashmir including […]

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Jhelum Boat Capsize: Search continues for missing trio in Jhelum with no breakthrough

Srinagar: The rescue mission to locate the missing bodies of three persons in the Jhelum near Batwara-Gandabal continued for the fifth day without any breakthrough, officials said. Despite ongoing efforts, including by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Indian Army’s MARCOS and other teams, there have been no traces of […]

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90% of leopard sighting reports in urban areas false: Wildlife officials

Srinagar: Amidst escalating reports of leopard sightings in urban areas of Kashmir, the experts from wildlife department here have shed light on the multifaceted blend of factors contributing to these encounters, revealing that around 90% of such reports are deemed false upon investigation. Parvez Ahmad, Wildlife Warden of the central division Kashmir highlighted that while […]

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Kashmiri Agri products break geographical boundaries, capture e-commerce platforms

Srinagar: From garlic to Rajmah, Kashmiri agriproducts are fast transcending geographical boundaries by making their way on to various ecommerce platforms. Kashmir, famous for its breathtaking landscapes, also boasts a rich agricultural heritage. However, due to geographical constraints and limited market access, Kashmiri farmers often faced challenges in reaching a broader consumer base. The emergence […]

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122 glaciers shrinking in Pir Panjal: report

Predicts heightened risk of glacial lake outburst floods Srinagar: A study on the damage caused by climate change has revealed shocking information. According to the report, 122 glaciers are shrinking in the Pir Panjal, raising concerns about potential glacial lake outburst floods. Researchers have identified 122 glaciers in the Pir Panjal range, whose size has […]