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Farmers’ agitation: SC asks high-powered committee to submit recommendations

Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday asked a high-powered committee, which was constituted to amicably resolve the grievances of the farmers who held an agitation at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana in 2024, to submit its report-cum-recommendations. The farmers were protesting over a plethora of demands, including a legal guarantee on the minimum […]

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Nation needs to let go of colonial mindset: C P Radhakrishnan

Nation needs to let go of colonial mindset: C P Radhakrishnan

Urges students to focus on Swadeshi innovation and solutions   Srinagar: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday said the nation needs to let go of its colonial mindset to emerge as a global leader in innovations. Radhakrishnan was addressing the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir here. “As a graduating student, I urge […]

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VP enjoys shikara ride on Dal Lake in Srinagar

VP enjoys shikara ride on Dal Lake in Srinagar

Srinagar: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday enjoyed a shikara ride on the iconic Dal Lake, describing the experience as a glimpse of Srinagar’s timeless charm and natural beauty. Radhakrishnan arrived here on Wednesday evening on his maiden visit to the Kashmir valley. He is scheduled to attend the Kashmir University’s 21st convocation on […]

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Young generation will progress when nation is strong: LG Sinha

Young generation will progress when nation is strong: LG Sinha

Advises students to seek adaptability to the changing situations   Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said nation-building must be the top priority of the young generation as they will progress when the country is strong. Addressing the 21st convocation ceremony of the University of Kashmir here, Sinha expressed happiness over the large number […]

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Development needs oxygen of peace: CM Omar

Development needs oxygen of peace: CM Omar

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said peace is crucial to development, asserting that places in the Union territory that were once synonymous with conflict, are now beacons of harmony. “Development requires the oxygen of peace. My government’s primary objective is to provide you with a transparent, democratic, and stable environment,” the chief minister […]

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UNHRC, UN should advocate zero-tolerance for terrorist acts: Jaishankar

UNHRC, UN should advocate zero-tolerance for terrorist acts: Jaishankar

Geneva: India remains firm and uncompromising in its opposition to terrorism in all its forms, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, asserting there can be no justification, especially when innocent lives are targeted. “Confronting terrorism requires collective resolve,” Jaishankar said and urged the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to “advocate zero-tolerance for terrorist acts.” […]

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Steady decline in terrorism, situation normal in JK: Western Army Commander

Pathankot (Punjab): Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar on Thursday said he has noted a sustained decline in terror indicators in Jammu and Kashmir, and the situation has become very normal. Maintaining that the Army is keeping a close watch on the terror infrastructure, he said plans are being formulated to deal with […]

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DGCA revises air ticket refund norms

Says no additional charges for changes within 48 hrs of booking   New Delhi: Passengers can now cancel or change air tickets without paying additional charge within 48 hours of making the bookings subject to certain conditions, with aviation watchdog DGCA revising the ticket refund norms for airlines. The option would not be available for […]

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Glacial lake outbursts ‘very serious: Environment Expert

Call for transboundary cooperation   New Delhi: Terming glacial lake outbursts in the Himalayan region as “very serious”, international environment expert Pema Gyamtsho said that urgent action is needed to monitor risks and strengthen disaster preparedness. Speaking on the impacts of climate change in the mountains, Director General of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain […]

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J&K to get National Centre of Excellence for winter sports: Mandaviya

Gulmarg: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said a National Centre of Excellence to promote winter sports will be established in Jammu and Kashmir and declared that future editions of the Khelo India Winter Games will be expanded into a 15-day event combining sports with cultural activities. Addressing the closing ceremony of this year’s […]