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Apple growers, dealers upbeat over rail connectivity

Srinagar: With Kashmir’s railways connectivity being extended to the rest of the country, apple growers and dealers foresee its transformative impact on the horticulture sector. Notably, last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the railway extension to Sangaldan, Sumber, and Khari areas of Ramban district under the USBRL Project in Kashmir. In the next five […]

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JK braces up for another wet spell

Srinagar: The weatherman here has predicted a wet spell from tomorrow, saying that heavy to very heavy snowfall is expected in the middle and higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir from March 01 to March 03. Director Meteorological department, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that there is a possibility of light rain and snow at scattered […]

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Inclement weather: Govt undecided about extension of winter vacations

Srinagar: Amid speculations of extension of winter vacation in Kashmir in view of wet weather spell, School Education Department Monday said that it has not taken any call over the issue yet. Administrative Secretary School Education Department Piyush Singla said that the news in the air regarding extension of winter vacation was merely a rumor. […]

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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Election office holds training programme for enforcement agencies

JAMMU: To further strengthen the Election expenditure monitoring mechanism of Jammu and Kashmir and in preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, a comprehensive one day training program was organized for officers of various enforcement agencies today at Nirvachan Bhawan, Jammu. The program was attended by officers of enforcement agencies of the Union Territory including […]

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‘Reopening of schools’: Traffic Police assure smooth movement of school buses

Srinagar: Ahead of the reopening of schools in the valley after the winter vacation, Srinagar traffic police authorities are geared up to ensure the smooth facilitation of school buses in the city. Despite ongoing works by the Srinagar Smart City, which have posed challenges in commuting across several areas in the city, the traffic police […]

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Love’s untold story

Love’s untold story

By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon “Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone; it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new.” Ursula K. Le Guin In the grand symphony of human existence, love emerges as the most enchanting melody, weaving its way through the intricate tapestry of our lives. It is […]

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Youth Conclave 2024: A Platform for Inspiration and Empowerment 

The Department of Information and Public Relations is gearing up for the much-anticipated JK Youth Conclave 2024, set to take place at the Convention Center in Jammu this February. With preparations in full swing, the conclave promises to be a vibrant celebration of youth empowerment and achievement. Scheduled to be held on February 2029, the […]

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Why men outperform women at ‘mindsports’

By: Samantha Punch Why do men strongly outperform women at “mindsports” such as chess and bridge? Mindsports mainly use the brain and require skills such as memory, critical thinking, problem solving, strategic planning, mental discipline and judgment. Without physical differences in strength, how do we explain why the top level of such games tends to […]

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DC Kupwara chairs Lok Sabha election preparedness meeting

DC Kupwara chairs Lok Sabha election preparedness meeting

Emphasizes for all necessary arrangements KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner/District Election Officer Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan Monday convened a meeting at the Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex, here to review the preparations for upcoming Lok Sabha Elections-2024. At the outset, the DC Kupwara held a detailed discussion with the Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) and Nodal Officers […]

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Asian Water bird Census 2024 launched

SRINAGAR: Chief Executive Director, Wular Conservation and Management Authority and Addl. PCCF Forests Kashmir, T. Rabi Kumar Monday launched Asian Water Bird census exercise 2024 for Wular, Hokersar and other adjoining wetlands. The department of wildlife protection wetland division and Wular Conservation and Management Authority are jointly conducting Asian Water bird Census, 2024 on 27th […]