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CS pushes for time-bound, result-oriented implementation of Traffic Plans

Chairs MDC meeting on Traffic Management in Twin Cities   JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management Systems for Jammu and Srinagar cities to review plans and proposals aimed at easing congestion, strengthening road safety, and improving overall urban mobility in the twin capital cities. […]

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Omar welcomes US’ tariff cut on Indian goods

Omar welcomes US’ tariff cut on Indian goods

Says move will bring ‘relief for our exporters’   Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday welcomed the US government’s decision to bring down reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods, saying this would bring relief to many exporters in the country who were facing difficulties in view of the increased tariff. US President Donald Trump on […]

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Govt orders probe into Budgam brick kiln demolitions

Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Tuesday said the government will conduct an inquiry into the demolition of brick kilns and crushers in Budgam district. The decision was taken after allegations by legislators that registered units were targeted while illegal operations continues to function. Responding to a question by National Conference (NC) MLA […]

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Teachers must think beyond the curriculum’s rigid map: LG Sinha

Teachers must think beyond the curriculum’s rigid map: LG Sinha

In this AI era, teaching isn’t about rote delivery but nurturing creativity   JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday emphasised the need for forward-thinking teachers who can equip students for tomorrow’s uncertainties, like Artificial Intelligence (AI) disruptions, climate shifts, inspire to pioneer breakthroughs and fuel a dynamic and innovation-driven economy. The Lieutenant Governor was […]

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Encounter in higher reaches of Udhampur, JeM terrorists believed trapped

Jammu: An intense gunfight lasting nearly an hour rattled a remote forest area in Udhampur district on Tuesday after security forces trapped two to three suspected Pakistani terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit inside a natural cave, officials said. One of the terrorists was hit during the encounter but managed to retreat into the cave, […]

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Restoration of JK’s statehood

CLP leader Mir calls for united political push, all-party meet   Jammu: Congress Legislature Party leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Tuesday pitched for united efforts cutting across party lines for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to convene an all-party meeting to build consensus and approach the […]

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Minimum wages revised across J&K in 2022, further changes linked to NFW: Dy CM

Minimum wages revised across J&K in 2022, further changes linked to NFW: Dy CM

Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Tuesday said the Union Territory revised minimum wages for scheduled employments in October 2022 and any further revision will be carried out once the Government of India notifies and implements the national floor wage under the code on wages. Replying to a question raised by legislator Ali […]

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Night temperatures rise in Kashmir; Srinagar records 2.8 deg C

Srinagar: Night temperatures across Kashmir rose marginally, with Srinagar recording a minimum of 2.8 degrees Celsius, over three degrees above the seasonal average, officials said on Tuesday. The minimum temperature in Srinagar city has been rising slowly but steadily since the end of ‘Chillai Kalan’, the 40-day harshest winter period in Kashmir. The ski resort […]

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NC MLAs stage protest seeking restoration of statehood

Demand end to ‘harassment’ of Kashmiris   Jammu: Members of the National Conference (NC) on Tuesday staged a dharna in front of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, demanding the restoration of statehood and an end to the alleged harassment of Kashmiris in some parts of the country. Ahead of the start of the Assembly session, […]

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India’s exports to get boost with US cutting tariff: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump’s decision to slash tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent augurs well for the country as it will boost exports, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Tuesday. “So, actually our exports will pick up now, that is my expectation… along with having found new markets where they will continue […]