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3,195 gram panchayats to get internet connectivity

Jammu: Set to roll out e-governance at the grass root level in Jammu and Kashmir, the administration will provide internet connectivity to 3,195 additional gram panchayats under Bharat Broadband Scheme (BBS), according to officials. Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta on Thursday held a meeting to review the progress of projects related to the Tawi River […]

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Afghanistan security dialogue: Countries say Afghan territory must not be used for terror

Afghanistan security dialogue: Countries say Afghan territory must not be used for terror

New Delhi: India, Russia, Iran and five Central Asian countries on Wednesday vowed to work for ensuring that Afghanistan does not become a “safe haven for global terrorism” and called for the formation of an open and truly inclusive government in Kabul during a meeting of their top security officials here. At the end of […]

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JK reports 165 fresh covid-19 cases, three fatalities

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 165 fresh covid-19 cases while three persons succumbed to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Wednesday. Among the fresh cases, 18 were reported from Jammu Division and 147 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 333490. There were three more deaths due to the virus, two from […]

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Vibrant, disruption free winter govt’s priority: CS

Reviews winter power scenario, orders reduction in unscheduled power cuts

JAMMU: A vibrant, disruption free winter remains the topmost priority of the government this year. This was stated by the Chief Secretary Dr. Arun K Mehta here Wednesday. He was chairing a meeting to review the power scenario in Kashmir valley. Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary Power Development Department, Basharat Qayoom, MD Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation […]

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Civilian, cop injured in Eidgah grenade blast

Srinagar: Two persons including a civilian and a cop were injured on Wednesday evening in a grenade explosion at Aali Masjid in Srinagar. Official sources said that a grenade explosion took place at Aali Masjid in Eidgah area of Srinagar this evening, leaving two persons wounded. Militants hurled a grenade on a security deployment however, […]

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Re-registering of vehicles: HC directs Govt not to charge 9 percent token tax

Srinagar: The J&K and Ladakh High Court has asked the government not to demand 9% token tax from the owners of the vehicles registered outside Jammu and Kashmir who are now seeking fresh registrations. Hearing a contempt petition, a division bench of Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey and Justice Sanjay Dhar also granted three weeks more […]

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Govt announces one-time age relaxation for SI candidates

400 new posts also added

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday announced a one-time age relaxation recruitment to police sub-inspector posts and also enhanced the number of vacancies from 800 to 1,200. The announcement came as a big relief for hundreds of aspirants who were demanding age relaxation and enhancement of the number of posts since the J&K […]

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Pandemic situation generated 8 million tonnes of plastic waste: Study

Los Angeles: The COVID-19 pandemic has generated more than eight million tonnes of plastic waste globally, with over 25,000 tonnes of it entering the oceans, according to a study. The research, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that a significant portion of this ocean plastic debris is expected to […]

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COVID-19: Pfizer asks FDA to OK booster shots for all adults

COVID-19: Pfizer asks FDA to OK booster shots for all adults

Washington: Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Tuesday to allow boosters of its COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 18 or older, a step that comes amid concern about increased spread of the coronavirus with holiday travel and gatherings. Older Americans and other groups particularly vulnerable to the virus have had access to a third dose of the Pfizer […]

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Killings won’t force us to leave: Kashmiri Pandit trader

Militants killed bizman’s salesman on Monday

Srinagar: Kashmiri Pandit businessman Sandeep Mawa, whose salesman was killed here in a militant attack believed to be aimed at him, on Wednesday, said he will not leave Kashmir and remain here despite opposition from his family. Mawa also claimed that he escaped the attack as he left his shop early due to a prior […]