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Dir Sericulture chairs preparatory meeting for “Resham Krishi Mela”

SRINAGAR: A preparatory meeting was held in the Directorate of Sericulture Development Department, Tulsi Bagh, Srinagar under the chairmanship of the Director Sericulture J&K, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat  for the upcoming Resham Krishi Mela at P4 Basic Seed Farm, Manasbal. During the meeting, the Director  emphasized the significance of the Resham Krishi Mela and said that […]

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Investing in JK means investing in unity, integrity of Bharat: Lt Guv

Investing in JK means investing in unity, integrity of Bharat: Lt Guv

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit GUJARAT: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that investing in J&K offers unique opportunity to tap into UT’s potential brimming with raw material, better incentives, high productivity for niche market, high potential of value addition, robust infrastructure and high level of innovation, research and development. While attending the special session […]

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SEC notifies revision schedule for updation of Panchayat Electoral roll-2024

JAMMU: State Election Commission (SEC) has notified the dates for updation of Panchayat Electoral Roll-2024 in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the revision schedule issued by the Commission, the publication of draft Panchayat Electoral Roll will start from 15th January 2024. Besides, 1st January 2024 has been kept as qualifying date for […]

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People offer ‘Salaatul-Istisqa’, pray for rains, snow

Srinagar: Amid the prolonged dry spell in Kashmir, special prayers ‘Salaatul-Istisqa’ were held at Srinagar’s grand mosque on Friday where people sought forgiveness and divine intervention for much-needed rain and snowfall. Several people on the occasion said that they have gathered to seek forgiveness and to offer Salaatul-Istisqa’ at Jamia Masjid Srinagar. Notably, the prolonged […]

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Dry Spell: MeT says similar trends reported in past as well

Srinagar: As prolonged dry spell led to increased day temperature in Jammu and Kashmir with Banihal surpassing all-time record with 23.4°C on previous day, the weather department here on Friday said years with prolonged dry spells in past (2018, 2016, 2015) also showed similar trends of maximum temperature. “Due to prolonged dry spells, the maximum […]

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Educating people on govt initiatives: Dir Information directs for optimum use of digital platforms

JAMMU: Director Information, Jatin Kishore, Friday called for optimum use of digital platforms for timely dissemination of information on the policies, programmes, events and initiatives of the government for general good of the people. “There is a crucial need of maintaining close rapport with the media, which serves as a pivotal link between the people […]

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Lt Guv addresses Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Valedictory session

GUJARAT: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday addressed the Valedictory Session of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. The Valedictory Session was presided over by the  Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. The Lt Governor expressed his gratitude to Home Minister Amit Shah for accelerating the industrial growth in Jammu Kashmir. Earlier, Jammu Kashmir was known […]

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Dry weather conditions to increase air pollution levels, impact people’s health: Experts

Dry weather conditions to increase air pollution levels, impact people’s health: Experts

Srinagar: The prevailing dry spell in Kashmir would lead to a significant rise in air pollution levels, surpassing permissible limits and posing health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups, experts have cautioned. Renowned glaciologist, climate change researcher, and earth scientist, Professor Shakil A Romshoo highlighted the impact of meteorological conditions on air pollution concentration. He explained […]

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Srinagar to have IIM campus soon

Govt transfers 55 kanals of land at Pantha Chowk to Union Education Ministry Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir government has transferred 55 kanals of land to Union Education Ministry for setting up permanent IIM off-campus at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar. The proposal for transfer of the state land for setting up IIM off-campus in Srinagar was […]

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Africans discovered dinosaur fossils long before the term palaeontology’ existed

Africans discovered dinosaur fossils long before the term palaeontology’ existed

By: Julien Benoit Credit for discovering the first dinosaur bones usually goes to British gentlemen for their finds between the 17th and 19th centuries in England. Robert Plot, an English natural history scholar, was the first of these to describe a dinosaur bone, in his 1676 book The Natural History of Oxfordshire. Over the next […]