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Sensitization, Training programme under Mission Vatsalya held

SRINAGAR: A sensitization cum capacity building programme on ‘Implementation of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act 2015 and Mission Vatsalya Scheme’ was Saturday held at the ADR, Centre, District Court Complex Mominabad, Srinagar. The event was organized by District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) Srinagar, in collaboration with District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, Department of […]

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DC Srinagar chairs District Task Force Committee Meet

Over 1.90 lakh children to get Polio Vaccine, 668 booths set up in District SRINAGAR: In  order to finalize the Action Plan and arrangements for smooth conduct of Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization Programme (IPPI)-2024, a meeting of District Task Force(DTF) Committee for  was Saturday held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din […]

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DDC B’la chairs DLRC meet, reviews performance of banks

Directs to enhance Credit Accessibility & Digitalization in Baramulla District BARAMULLA: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa Saturday chaired a District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting to review the overall performance of banks and other financial institutions under Annual Credit Plan and Govt Schemes for 3rd Quarter of the financial year 2023-24. During […]

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Commissioner, SMC chairs high level meeting on Sanitation, Solid Waste Management

SRINAGAR: Commissioner SMC, Dr. Owais Ahmed Saturday presided over a meeting regarding Sanitation and Solid Waste Management in Srinagar City, aimed at reviewing and strategizing the enhancement of sanitation and solid waste management services across the city. The meeting was attended by the Senior Officers and Officials of SMC, to assess current practices, address challenges, […]

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Security heightened in Kashmir ahead of PM Modi’s Jammu visit

Srinagar: Security has been heightened ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jammu next week. A police officer said that the security arrangements across Jammu and Kashmir have been tightened to ensure there is no untoward incident ahead of February 20 when the Prime Minister arrives. “Besides upgradation of vigil on the borders, the […]

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Lt Governor pays obeisance at Shri Martand Surya Temple, Paloura

Participates in Mahayagya organized by Shri Martand Tirath Trust JAMMU: On the holy occasion of Surya Saptami, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid obeisance to Lord Shri Martand at Shri Martand Surya Temple, Paloura, Jammu, Friday. He participated in the Mahayagya organised by Shri Martand Tirath Trust and prayed for the peace, progress and prosperity of […]

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Kashmir braces for another wet spell beginning Saturday

Srinagar: Amid forecast for extended wet spell from February 17 evening, night temperatures recorded a rise in Kashmir Valley on Friday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.6°C against minus 3.0°C on the previous night. It was below normal by 2.6°C for the summer capital of J&K for […]

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Atlantic Ocean is headed for a tipping point

Atlantic Ocean is headed for a tipping point

By: Rene van Westen, Henk A Dijkstra and Michael Kliphuis Superstorms, abrupt climate shifts and New York City frozen in ice. That’s how the blockbuster Hollywood movie “The Day After Tomorrow” depicted an abrupt shutdown of the Atlantic Ocean’s circulation and the catastrophic consequences. While Hollywood’s vision was over the top, the 2004 movie raised […]

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Failure of Democracy in Pakistan

By: Dr. Rizwan Rumi For decades, Pakistan has grappled with the elusive dream of stable democracy. Despite periodic transitions of power, the nation’s democratic journey has been marred by corruption, mis governance, and a pervasive sense of disillusionment among its populace. As we dissect the layers of Pakistan’s democratic experiment, it becomes evident that the […]

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Book review of ‘Ek Mamuli Aadmi’ by Noor Shah

By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar Amidst the vivid cultural mosaic of valley, one luminary stands tall – Noor Shah a literary virtuous and genius whose inked prose paint a portrait of linguistic richness and creative profundity. Born at picturesque Dalgate area of Srinagar in 1936, Noor Shah has embarked on a literary Odyssey spanning many decades. […]