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CS for making robust plan for savings made in JTFRP projects

Directs for completing all the infra projects before Dec deadline JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Wednesday while reviewing the pace and progress of World Bank funded Jhelum & Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP) impressed upon the concerned to make a robust plan for around Rs 140 Cr savings amount out of the total outlay for […]

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Govt forms high level selection committee for appointing Dir SKIMS

CS Dulloo to be committee Chairman Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a high level selection committee led by Chief Secretary for the post of Director Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura. As per the order issued by the Health and Medical Education Department, the committee has been asked to prepare a panel […]

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MeT forecasts light to moderate rain, snow in Kashmir

Srinagar: The weather department here has forecast light to moderate rain and snow at widespread places in Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours. A meteorological department official here said that there is also possibility of light rain and snow at a few places on Thursday. Generally dry weather is expected from March 15-20, he […]

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New Start-Up Policy: Govt identifies 10 focus sectors

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has identified 10 different sectors, which will be given special attention under the new start-up policy. As per the Start-up Policy 2024-27, start-ups coming up in different sectors will get assistance and funding from the government to thrive. The policy document reveals that these 10 sectors include food processing […]

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JK witnesses surge in voter numbers

11 lakh new voters registered post abrogation of Art 370 Srinagar: Since the revocation of Article 370 which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, a whooping increase of 11 lakh voters has been registered who can now vote during the assembly elections. As per the official data, the total number of voters was approximately […]

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Glaucoma among leading causes of irreversible blindness: Experts

Glaucoma among leading causes of irreversible blindness: Experts

Stress regular eye screening, caution against self-medication Srinagar: Glaucoma, often termed the “silent thief of vision”, is one of the primary causes of irreversible blindness, and there is a critical need for regular eye screening, according to doctors. Dr Shugufta, Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at GMC Srinagar, explained that Glaucoma manifests when […]

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NHAI asks Paytm FASTag users to procure new one from another bank by Mar 15

New Delhi: NHAI has advised Paytm FASTag users to obtain a new FASTag from another bank before March 15 to ensure a smooth travel experience and avoid inconvenience at toll plazas, an official statement said on Wednesday. This will help avoid penalties or double fee charges while commuting on National Highways, as per the statement. […]

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Food Deptt starts sampling amid concerns over early-ripened fruits

Srinagar: The Food and Drugs Department J&K has started sampling of fresh fruits, vegetables and other food items following social media reports about early-ripened fruits, particularly watermelons, in markets. Commissioner of Food Safety & Controller, Drugs & Food Control Organisation, Hashmat Ali Yatoo, said that social media is an “uncontrolled” platform where people post whatever […]

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GoI asks J&K admin to complete all SSCL projects by mid-2024

Srinagar: After missing the deadline for the completion of several smart city projects in Srinagar, the government of India has directed the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir to ensure the completion of all the projects by June of this year. Sources privy to the development said that following the failure to meet the earlier deadline […]

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The urge to share posts on social media

The urge to share posts on social media

By: Sheikh Aqib Farooq The average internet user spends nearly three hours a day using social media. It’s clear that social media is becoming increasingly crucial to sharing important information with the public — like how to stay safe from COVID-19, for example — and researchers want to know what makes a piece of media […]