Srinagar, Nov 11: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary Monday urged the BJP to prioritize the needs and rights of the Jammu people instead of humiliating them. He asked the BJP to talk about employment and land and job rights issues, citing concerns over outsiders purchasing land in Jammu, leading to shrinking...
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LG Manoj Sinha Launches 2nd Mobile Sanskrit Gurukul to Promote Vedic Education
Jammu, November 10: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today flagged off the second Mobile Sanskrit Gurukul of Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, at Raj Bhawan.On the occasion, the Lt Governor extended his felicitations and commended Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust and everyone associated with the initiative for their constant efforts to...
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CM Omar Abdullah Urges Officers to Revamp Approach and Engage Directly with Public
With ministers in attendance, CM chairs high-level meeting of top officers at Ganderbal GANDERBAL, NOVEMBER 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Mini Secretariat here today to assess the status of various development activities, projects, and schemes in District Ganderbal.During the meeting, he emphasized the need for a proactive approach...
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J&K Govt relaxes upper age limit for CCE-2024
Srinagar, Nov 10: The Jammu & Kashmir government has relaxed the upper age limit of candidates for the Combined Competitive Examination-2024. In a notification, a copy of which is in possession of Presspact, the upper age limit for open merit candidates, reserved category and in-service candidates and physically challenged candidates would respectively be 35, 37...
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Why NC ‘special status’ resolution is disappointing
The resolution passed by the ruling National Conference in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly today falls far short of expectations and is not in sync with the mandate the party received in the election just last month. The only reason the NC won a majority on its own, for the first time since 1996, was...
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Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Kashmir: An Enriching Journey at Fankar E Kashmir
Attending Fankar E Kashmir was an experience like no other. While the allure of Kashmir’s breathtaking landscapes has drawn countless visitors over the years, it was my time spent immersed in the region’s rich cultural heritage, profound music, and extraordinary talent that left a lasting imprint on my heart. As I left the event, I...
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Why NC ‘special status’ resolution is disappointing
The resolution passed by the ruling National Conference in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly today falls far short of expectations and is not in sync with the mandate the party received in the election just last month. The only reason the NC won a majority on its own, for the first time since 1996, was...
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J&K attains feat in JJM, crosses 75% coverage of rural households
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 29: In an effort to achieve 100 percent saturation of rural areas in tap water connectivity in J&K, 14.03 lakh (75%) out of 18.69 lakh rural households have so far been covered under Tap Water Connections by the J&K Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The Mission has been working overnight to achieve the targets...
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35-yr-old Man’s Tragic Death Raises Concerns, Budgam Family Alleges Medical Negligence
Accuses Hospital of Ill-Preparedness, Delayed Response, DHSK Promises Action Srinagar, Jan 24: In a heart-wrenching incident, 35-year-old Javid Ahmad Ganaie from central Kashmir’s Budgam tragically lost his life on Wednesday, sparking accusations of “medical negligence” by family members against the medicos and administration of District Hospital, Budgam. The family members alleged that the hospital’s ill-preparedness...
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From Lab to the Field, SKUAST-K Transforming Agriculture, Allied Sectors
LG Sinha Chairs 34th University Council Meeting of SKUAST Kashmir JAMMU, JANUARY 28: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired the 34th University Council Meeting of SKUAST Kashmir at Raj Bhawan today. The meeting was attended by Sh Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Sh Santosh D Vaidya, Principal Secretary, Finance Department; Dr Ashok Dalwai, former CEO NRAA;...