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Jammu and Kashmir Braces for Wet Spell as ‘Chillai Kalan’ Concludes

Jammu and Kashmir Braces for Wet Spell as ‘Chillai Kalan’ Concludes

SRINAGAR: As ‘Chillai Kalan’ concludes, Jammu and Kashmir braces for a spell of wet weather, with the Meteorological Centre in Srinagar predicting rain and snow over the coming days. The 40-day-long harsh winter period, which ended today, remained largely dry except for two brief spells of snowfall. The minimum temperatures recorded across the region today […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Tourist potential

Tourist potential

  The new J&K Government is trying to focus on tourism potential in the hilly areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Recently Chief Minister Omar Abdullah unveiled calendars for the year 2025 and trekking maps created by the Department of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir, in a ceremony held at the Civil Secretariat.   He launched wall […]

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One Naxal killed, 2 INSAS rifles recovered in Jharkhand’s Keda Veer Jungle encounter

One Naxal killed, 2 INSAS rifles recovered in Jharkhand’s Keda Veer Jungle encounter

In an encounter between security forces and Naxals early today, one Naxal was killed and another injured in the Keda Veer Jungle of West Singhbhum in Jharkhand. Two security personnel were injured in the encounter that occurred at around 3 AM when the Jharkhand Police, along with Cobra 209 Battalion personnel, were carrying out a […]

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Rajouri Mysterious Illness: All Patients Out of Danger, Discharge Expected Soon

Rajouri Mysterious Illness: All Patients Out of Danger, Discharge Expected Soon

 SRINAGAR: The situation in the Badhaal area of Rajouri district is improving, with no new cases reported in the past seven days. Authorities are awaiting forensic reports to determine the exact cause of the mysterious deaths that have claimed 17 lives, including 12 children, since December 8, 2024. Dr Shamim Ahmad, Medical Superintendent at Government […]

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Govt grants stipend to foreign medical graduates in J&K

Govt grants stipend to foreign medical graduates in J&K

In a landmark decision, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Minister H&ME Sakina Itoo and Secretary H&ME Syed Abdi Rasheed Shah have approved the long pending stipend file for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) interning in Jammu and Kashmir.    This monumental decision underscores the power of perseverance, dedication, and effective leadership, revitalizing faith in governance and […]

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Allah Alone Will Save the Waqf, Article 370 Was for People’s Protection: Farooq Abdullah

Allah Alone Will Save the Waqf, Article 370 Was for People’s Protection: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has expressed his concerns on the Waqf Amendment Bill, highlighting the spiritual and unalterable nature of Waqf properties.   Speaking on the matter, he remarked, “Allah is the master. He alone will save the Waqf. Whatever they do with the Waqf, they will not be able to erase the name […]

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Parliament To Take Final Decision On UCC, Waqf Issues: Omar Abdullah

Parliament To Take Final Decision On UCC, Waqf Issues: Omar Abdullah

 Jammu, Jan 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said it is Parliament which will take a final call on the Uniform Civil Code and the Waqf (amendment) bill. Uttarakhand on Monday became the first state to implement UCC with the ruling BJP fulfilling a major commitment made ahead of the 2022 […]

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J&K | DSP Injured In Jawahar Nagar Fire Incident

J&K | DSP Injured In Jawahar Nagar Fire Incident

Srinagar, Jan 28: A Deputy Superintendent of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) sustained burn injuries in a fire incident on Tuesday in Srinagar’s upscale Jawahar Nagar area, officials said. The fire broke out in the official residence of the ACB officer, identified as Hilal Ahmad, on Tuesday morning. During the incident, the officer sustained burn injuries. […]

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Patient care

Patient care

  Recently Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat to review the performance and functioning of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura. She emphasized the critical role of SKIMS in delivering specialized medical care not only to the people of Kashmir valley but also to […]

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GMC Rajouri Rebuts Report Regarding New Admission Of Patients From Badhal Rajouri In Past 48 hrs

GMC Rajouri Rebuts Report Regarding New Admission Of Patients From Badhal Rajouri In Past 48 hrs

Jammu: Authorities of Government Medical College Rajouri on Saturday issued a rebuttal of a report published in the Daily newspaper regarding the new admission of patients in GMC Rajouri from Badhal area.   In a handout, The Principal of the institution has clarified that as of now there are 11 patients in the hospital, of […]