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US defence chief tells China talks essential to avoid crisis

US defence chief tells China talks essential to avoid crisis

United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Saturday he was deeply concerned by China’s unwillingness to engage on military crisis management, warning that talks are key to avoiding conflict. The relationship between the United States and China is at its lowest point in decades, as they remain deeply divided over everything from the […]

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DC Srinagar visits IMHANS: Finalises Action plan for establishment of Addiction Treatment Facility

DC Srinagar visits IMHANS: Finalises Action plan for establishment of Addiction Treatment Facility

Interacts with victims of Substance Abuse in SMHS Psychiatry Department Skill Development and Rehabilitation Centre for affected youth to come up shortly SRINAGAR JUNE 03: The Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad here on Saturday undertook a visit to Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences(IMHANS) Govt Psychiatric Diseases Hospital, Kathi Darwaza to finalise the Action […]

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Lt Governor visits Budgam, addresses public function at Beerwah

Lt Governor visits Budgam, addresses public function at Beerwah

Budgam is rapidly achieving all-round development and it has been possible because of the hard work, competence, integrity and excellent coordination between PRIs and district administration: LG Sinha District Administration have undertaken several infrastructure projects of unprecedented magnitude which are being implemented at an unprecedented speed for ease of living, to evolve a holistic strategy […]

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After days of rain, mainly clear weather forecast in J&K till June 12

After days of rain, mainly clear weather forecast in J&K till June 12

After days of intermittent rain, the weather is finally going to be “mainly clear” even though the possibility of late afternoon and evening showers have not been ruled out completely, according to the latest forecast by the meteorological department here on Saturday. The weather department said that farmers can carry out farm operations till June […]

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Green houses

Green houses

With focus on the agriculture and allied sectors J&K administration is trying to make the lives of farmers better. Recently LG Manoj Sinha addressed Kisan Sampark Abhiyan at Panchayat Hardapanzoo, Budgam. He said that in the last financial year, 14 hi-tech poly green houses and 110 mushroom units were set up in the district.  Moreover, […]

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CS stresses on offering online appointments in JK Hospitals

CS stresses on offering online appointments in JK Hospitals

Chairs 12th Governing Body meeting of NHM SRINAGAR, JUNE 02: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today stressed on extending the facility of online appointments with doctors in the health institutions of J&K. He impressed on the health officers to work for making this service available to public within a month’s time. Dr Mehta was […]

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Union Joint Secretary inspects Amrit Sarovars, launches plantation drive, interacts with PRIs

Union Joint Secretary inspects Amrit Sarovars, launches plantation drive, interacts with PRIs

DODA, JUNE 02: Union Joint Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and Central Nodal Officer (NO) for Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA), ‘Catch the Rain’ (CTR), Angshuman Dey, today visited Amrit Sarovars constructed under MGNREGA at Thilroo, Pranoo panchayat and Upper Bhalla. He was accompanied by Scientist D, CGWB, Gargee Sharma and members of […]

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Amid forecast for more rains, temp stays below normal in J&K

Amid forecast for more rains, temp stays below normal in J&K

Srinagar: As intermittent rains continued unabated and the weatherman forecast more wet weather till weekend, night temperature continued to hover below normal in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday. A meteorological department official here said that intermittent light to moderate rain and thunder and lightning was expected at many places during the next 24 […]

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J&K govt constitutes district-level panels on disabilities

J&K govt constitutes district-level panels on disabilities

Srinagar’: In a significant move, the administration of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir has constituted district- level committees on disability to advise the district authorities on matters relating to rehabilitation and empowerment of persons with disabilities. The Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, M. Iqbal Line on Friday announced that J&K government has set- […]

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Infrastructure projects

Infrastructure projects

In the past few years there has been a lot of focus on the completion of important infrastructure projects. Recently LG Manoj Sinha inaugurated key infrastructure projects at Ganderbal. He said the projects dedicated to the people of Ganderbal are testimony to the government’s commitment to accelerate the development of the district. Upgradation of rural […]