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Kashmir reports significant rise in day time temperature

Srinagar: The maximum temperatures rose in the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir with mercury settling in Srinagar at 30.0 degrees Celsius and 40.4 degrees Celsius in Jammu on Thursday. A significant rise in the day temperature was witnessed at multiple places in Jammu and Kashmir, with Srinagar, the summer capital of the region, recording […]

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The much needed POCSO courts

The much needed POCSO courts

With an aim to ensure speedy Justice and ensure that child rights abuse cases are taken to logical conclusion, the Supreme Court has directed the Centre to set up dedicated POCSO courts on top priority. The apex court suggested that these courts will exclusively deal with cases of sexual offences against children. Interestingly, while majority […]

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Indus Water Treaty: A lopsided agreement

Indus Water Treaty: A lopsided agreement

By: Kanchan Basu On November, 30, 1960, the Lok Sabha witnessed an extraordinary debate. The debate was initiated by Congress MP Iqbal Singh from Punjab as Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru looked on. Within seconds, the exchange took a curious turn as several members from the ruling Congress party, who were present in the hall to […]

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Upbringing helps in developing strong character

By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi Character is not something that can be bought, borrowed or built in a day. It is shaped slowly, through our values, our choices and how we carry ourselves especially when no one is watching. In my journey as a teacher, father and citizen, I have come to realize that three powerful […]

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  Govt stands firmly with its people, especially border residents: Dy CM

Visits border villages of Nowshera; assures full support to affected families RAJOURI: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, on second consecutive day Thursday, visited around 15 villages of Nowshera constituency to assess the impact of recent cross border shelling. He expressed the commitment of the government and unwavering support to the people residing in border […]

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Official websites of several crucial government departments face disruptions

Locals appeal for immediate intervention from LG Administration Pulwama: The official websites of several crucial government departments, including electricity and water, have remained non-functional for several days in the Pulwama district of south Kashmir. The disruption has severely affected public services, sparking widespread inconvenience and growing frustration among residents. Locals said that they are unable […]

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Man injured in Bear attack in Barsoo Awantipora

Pulwama: Panic gripped the Barsoo area of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district after a local resident was grievously injured in a bear attack on Thursday morning. According to locals, the victim, identified as Ghulam Hassan Bhat, was attacked by a wild bear while he was working in his orchard near the forested area. He […]

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Unidentified body recovered in south Kashmir’s Shopian

Srinagar: An unidentified dead body was recovered from river Ranbiara in Bohrihalan area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thursday morning. An official said that locals spotted the unidentified body in Ranbiara following which they informed the local police unit who arrived at the spot soon after. He said that the body was shifted to […]

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Police arrests notorious drug peddler in Ganderbal

Drug consumer arrested in Awantipora Srinagar: Police in Ganderbal arrested a notorious drug peddler and seized a significant quantity of contraband substance from his possession. Besides, a drug consumer was also arrested in South Kashmir’s Awantipora. Acting on credible information received from reliable sources that an individual, namely Fayaz Ahmad Chichi son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din […]

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Javed Rana meets people of LoC villages; lauds their courage, commitment

BALAKOTE: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, commended the unwavering courage of the people living along the Line of Control, who have consistently stood strong in safeguarding the nation’s security. The Minister visited villages along the Line of Control (LoC), for the third consecutive day, and met […]