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Police arrests three drug peddlers in Awantipora, Budgam

Srinagar: Police arrested three drug peddlers in Awantipora and Budgam and recovered contraband, psychotropic substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that in Awantipora, a police party at a checkpoint established at Bajwani Tral arrested a drug peddler identified as Mohammad Amin Malik son of Ghulam Nabi Malik resent of Lurgam […]

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M Y Wani appointed as additional Judge J&K, Ladakh HC

Srinagar: The President of India on Thursday appointed Mohammad Yousuf Wani as Additional Judge of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court for a period of two years. “In exercise of the power conferred by Clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Mohd. Yousuf […]

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ACB registers case against former CEO, other officers of MDA

Srinagar: The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday said to have registered a case against the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Executive Engineer and Assistant Executive Engineer, Manasbal Development Authority for abuse of official position and misappropriation of Govt funds. In a statement issued here a spokesman of the anti-graft body said that Anti Corruption […]

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Pvt Schools charging capitation, miscellaneous charges to face action: DSEK

Srinagar: Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Thursday warned private schools of strict actions for charging prohibited capitation charges from students. DSEK, Tassaduq Hussain Mir during the sidelines of an event told reporters, “those schools will face action who will charge admission or miscellaneous charges.” He also said that the department has already issued a […]

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Srinagar Smart City selected for innovative IWM project under CITIIS 2.0 scheme

Srinagar Smart City selected for innovative IWM project under CITIIS 2.0 scheme

PPP model to transform Achan dumpsite into sustainable waste management hub Srinagar: In a significant development to promote sustainable urban development, the Srinagar Smart City has been chosen as one of the beneficiaries of the CITIIS 2.0 Challenge, a flagship initiative aimed at fostering circular economy solutions across Indian cities. A senior official said that […]

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J&K Transport commissioner visits ARTO office Ganderbal

Ganderbal: J&K Transport Commissioner Rajinder Singh Tara on Thursday conducted a comprehensive visit to the ARTO office in Ganderbal. During his visit, he meticulously reviewed the office’s operations and various online services offered by the department. Additionally, Tara inspected the site designated for the construction of the ARTO Office, underscoring the administration’s commitment to modernizing […]

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Two-day wet spell to begin today as fresh WD to affect JK

Srinagar: As the day temperature has gone up in J&K parts, the weatherman here has predicted two-day wet spell in Jammu and Kashmir from tomorrow (March 21), saying that light to moderate rains and snow is expected at many places. According to details a fresh Western Disturbance is affecting Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow and under […]

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Discrimination against HIV infected persons

Govt appoints ombudsman to keep a check on prejudice Srinagar: In a significant move, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has appointed an ombudsman to whom people infected with HIV can complain about discrimination faced by them. The Health & Medical Education Department has appointed Sham Lal Lalhal, retired district and sessions judge, as ombudsman to […]

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Faux Pass: 11th standard question paper distributed to 12th class students

Govt constitutes committee to probe the matter, JKBOSE postpone the exams Srinagar: In a bizarre twist, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Wednesday distributed Physical Education question papers of 11th standard to 12th standard candidates. Hundreds of 12th standard candidates were left to lurch who had sleepless nights to prepare for the […]

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Graft in BRI projects: China to launch ‘international manhunt’ to target involved officials

Beijing: China plans to launch an “international manhunt” to target fugitive officials allegedly involved in corruption in the country’s ambitious decade-old multi-billion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a media report here said Wednesday. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), the ruling Communist Party of China’s anti-corruption watchdog, made the call in a meeting on […]