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CS reviews progress of ongoing VBSY with DCs, District Prabharis

More than 10 lakh people participated in 2516 panchayats till date JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Saturday took first hand appraisal from the DCs and GoI appointed District Prabharis regarding the progress and participation of people in the ongoing nationwide Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) in the UT here. The meeting was also attended by […]

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Power generation: Out of 20,000 MWs power generation potential, only 3504.90 MW harnessed so far

Govt to set up solar projects to generate 750 MW power Srinagar: With increase in power demand in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities have said that the region has a potential of generating 20,000 Megawatt (MW) of hydel power. ‘However, only 3504.90 MW have been harnessed so far’. The UT’s Planning and Monitoring Department in ‘JK […]

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Collective efforts needed to promote Sanskrit among youngsters: Lt Guv

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called for collective efforts from all stakeholders to pass on the knowledge system of Sanskrit to the younger generations. “Sanskrit is our priceless cultural heritage, which is now being looked upon with admiration across the world. It is the greatest treasure of knowledge in science, medicine, botany, literature […]

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CS reviews functioning of schools in UT

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Saturday while assessing the educational scenario in the schools of the UT remarked that the Department should look into the means for imparting instructions to students in local languages of the UT as per the guidelines of the New Education Policy (NEP)-2020. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, School […]

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Rs 5 Cr J&K Bank fraud case: Husband-wife, 2 more, charge sheeted

Jammu: A married couple and two others were charge sheeted here for their alleged involvement in swindling Rs 5 crore in loans from a Jammu and Kashmir Bank branch in Poonch district, an official said on Saturday. The 496-page preliminary charge sheet was filed by the Crime Branch, Jammu, in a court here against Saleem […]

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Earth may have had all the elements needed for life

Earth may have had all the elements needed for life

By: Shichun Huang For many years, scientists have predicted that many of the elements that are crucial ingredients for life, like sulfur and nitrogen, first came to Earth when asteroid-type objects carrying them crashed into our planet’s surface. But new research published by our team in Science Advances suggests that many of these elements, called […]

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An institution no more made in heaven

By: K S S Pillai It is said, “Marriages are Made in Heaven, but Maintained on Earth.” The saying is meant to encourage, assist and provide some practical ways that couples and those who regard this as a holy union may employ to enrich their marriages and stay together for a lifetime. Many religions consider […]

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OCD is so much more than handwashing or tidying

By: Eva Surawy Stepney At the age of 12, “out of nowhere”, Matt says he started having repetitive thoughts concerning whether he wanted to end his life. Every time he saw a knife, he would ask himself: “Am I going to stab myself?” Or, when he was near a ledge: “Am I going to jump?” […]

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Contribute generously to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund: Lt Guv to people

Contribute generously to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund: Lt Guv to people

JAMMU: Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhawan hosted Army veterans and office bearers of Sainik Welfare Department, J&K for the customary Armed Forces Flag pinning. Armed Forces Flag Day is observed on 7th December every year to honour the martyrs and express gratitude to soldiers protecting the integrity and sovereignty of the nation. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha […]

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Police arrests drug peddler in Handwara

Srinagar: In a relentless pursuit to eliminate the scourge of drugs from the society, police arrested a drug peddler in Handwara and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a team of officers at a checkpoint established at Pohrupeith intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from […]