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National Athletes calls upon DC Kupwara

KUPWARA: The National Athletes of Growth Sports Academy Kupwara Saturday called upon the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan at her office. The meeting aimed to felicitate the exemplary athletes and engage in discussions regarding the future plans to augment sports infrastructure in Kupwara. Led by the International Medalist, Aadil Manzoor Peer of Halmatpora Kupwara, […]

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Lok Sabha Election 2024: CEO reviews preparedness in Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency

ANANTNAG: Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu and Kashmir, P K Pole, Saturday chaired a meeting at Anantnag to review preparations being made for the ensuing Lok Sabha Election 2024. The meeting was attended by DIG SKR, District Election Officers of Anantnag, Kulgam and Shopian, SSPs from Anantnag, Kulgam and Shopian districts besides other stakeholders. The meeting […]

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Capital expenditure has achieved 102 percent growth in 2023-24: Lt Guv

Capital expenditure has achieved 102 percent growth in 2023-24: Lt Guv

Says J&K is touching greater heights JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that the capital expenditure has achieved 102 percent growth in 2023-24 as compared to 2018-19. Chairing a review meeting on Budgetary Expenditure in the UT of Jammu Kashmir, at Civil Secretariat Friday, the Lt Governor took appraisal of the department-wise progress […]

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CEO reviews preparedness for Lok Sabha election 2024 in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Jammu and Kashmir, Pandurang Kondbarao Pole, Friday chaired a meeting of officers to review preparations being made for General Lok Sabha Election 2024. A detailed review of the District Election Management Plans for Pulwama, Budgam, Ganderbal and Srinagar districts was undertaken. The meeting was attended by the District Election Officers […]

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Fresh snowfall reported in many parts in JK

Sgr-Jmu highway closed for vehicular movement Srinagar: The intermittent light rains lashed plains of Kashmir while the higher reaches including Gurez and famous ski-resort Gulmarg experienced a fresh snowfall on Friday with the weatherman predicting heavy snowfall over higher reaches from tonight. The local Meteorological department here has predicted a three-day wet spell from today, […]

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Northern Command Chief assesses security situation on LoC

Srinagar: Army Northern Command Commander, Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar, conducted a comprehensive review of operational readiness and security conditions in the hinterland during his visit to the Pir Panjal region on Thursday, marking the second day of his tour. He also visited National Rifles formations and the Romeo Force Headquarters in Palma. Earlier, on […]

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Mahashivratri celebrations: Govt grants 3-day leave to migrant, PM Package employees

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday granted 3-day special leave to Jammu based migrant and PM Package employees working in Kashmir in view of Mahashivratri. According to an order the special casual leave will be granted to the employees on 7, 9 and 11 of this month. “Sanction is hereby accorded to the grant […]

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 4th Khelo India Winter Games: Gulmarg remained abuzz during the sports extravaganza

 4th Khelo India Winter Games: Gulmarg remained abuzz during the sports extravaganza

By: Mohammad Hanief The spectacular display of five day sports show of 4th edition of Khelo India Winter Games, 2024 came to an end on February 25, at an impressive closing ceremony at Golf Course Gulmarg. The 4th edition of KIWG crowned Army as new champions which clinched the top position with 10 gold, 5 […]

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Breastfeeding benefits mothers as much as babies

By: Tisha Felder Four babies are born every second in the world, and there are only two options for their first food at birth: human milk or formula. Global and US health authorities agree, however, that human milk provides the optimal nutrition for infants. The World Health Organisation and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend […]

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Sounds I adore and detest

By: K S S Pillai It is useless to complain about the high-decibel sounds when you live in a city. Many of the megacities never sleep, and people move about all the time. I have seen eateries on footpaths open till early morning with many people waiting for food plates. I am often rudely woken […]