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Heavy rain and flash floods kill 33 in Afghanistan

Heavy rain and flash floods kill 33 in Afghanistan

At least 33 people have been killed over three days of heavy rains and flash flooding in Afghanistan, the government’s disaster management department said on Sunday. “From Friday onward, because of the rains there were flash floods which caused high human and financial losses,” department spokesman Janan Sayeq said. “The primary information shows that, unfortunately, […]

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Ganta Ghar, Srinagar, Hosts Voter Awareness Street Play

Ganta Ghar, Srinagar, Hosts Voter Awareness Street Play

SRINAGAR: Dr Bilal Ahmad, District Election Officer (DEO) Srinagar, on Saturday said that various innovative methods are being employed to raise awareness about voting among individuals aged 18 and above. DEO Srinagar highlighted that a “Nukkad Natak” (street play) was performed on Saturday at Ganta Ghar (Clock Tower) to emphasise the significance of voting. Follow […]

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Biden ‘considering’ Australian request to drop Assange case

Biden ‘considering’ Australian request to drop Assange case

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he was “considering” a request by Australia to drop the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on espionage charges. Australia’s parliament passed a motion in February with the prime minister’s support calling for an end to the legal saga surrounding Assange, who has been held in Britain […]

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UN Security Council begins review of Palestinian bid for full UN membership

UN Security Council begins review of Palestinian bid for full UN membership

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council said on Monday that it would decide this month on the Palestinians’ bid for full UN membership, with the longshot campaign unlikely to survive US opposition. As the Gaza war rages on into its seventh month, the council’s move was described as “historic” by the Palestinians, but angrily […]

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Hopes dampened for speedy Gaza ceasefire agreement

Hopes dampened for speedy Gaza ceasefire agreement

• Egyptian media claims ‘significant progress’ on contentious points; Hamas, Israeli officials insist deadlock persists • Tel Aviv prepares military operations in Rafah; US opposes the assault GAZA STRIP: Israel and Hamas both dampened hopes on Monday of a speedy breakthrough in Cairo talks towards a Gaza truce and hostage release deal after Egyptian state-linked […]

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MCMC cell

MCMC cell

Recently the District Election Officer (DEO), Rajouri, undertook a comprehensive inspection of Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) Cell  established at PWD Dakbunglow here. During his visit, he engaged with  staff deployed at  cell stressing on the paramount importance of operating with utmost sincerity and diligence to ensure  smooth functioning of the cell. He emphasized […]

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MeT forecasts Light Rain After April 10 Evening In Jammu & Kashmir

MeT forecasts Light Rain After April 10 Evening In Jammu & Kashmir

Srinagar,: Weatherman here on Monday forecast mainly dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours and possibility of light rain and snow at many places towards evening of April 10. A meteorological department official here said on till April 9, weather is expected to be generally dry.“ On 10th April, weather is likely […]

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Usman Khan banned from UAE cricket for five years

Usman Khan banned from UAE cricket for five years

DUBAI: UAE-based batsman Usman Khan was banned from Emirati cricket for five years on Friday after he joined a Pakistan training camp in an apparent bid to play for the country of his birth. Usman, who has been living and playing in the United Arab Emirates with the intention of representing the Gulf country, was […]

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Enforcement Directorate Jammu Attaches Property Worth Rs 1 Crore In SI Paper Leak Case

Enforcement Directorate Jammu Attaches Property Worth Rs 1 Crore In SI Paper Leak Case

JAMMU, Apr 6: The Enforcement Directorate Jammu has attached property worth Rs 1 crore in Jammu and Kashmir sub-inspector paper leak case. In a post on X, ED, Jammu has attached movable properties in the form of bank balances relating to accused Yatin Yadav, M/s New Global Fumigation Corporation, Prop. Yatin Yadav and his associate […]

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Health for all

Health for all

Recently Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired a review meeting of Health and Medical Education Department with the senior officials and Principals of Government Medical Colleges. Heads of Departments also participated in the meeting. He called upon officials and all the stakeholders to focus on the goal of ‘Health for All’ and ensure healthcare services […]