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Vital road projects

Vital road projects

Central government has been funding different highway projects in Jammu and Kashmir and the local administration is monitoring these projects so that they are completed within the stipulated timelines. Recently Chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir. takes stock of progress made on construction of Highways across J&K. He directed the concerned Divisional and District administrations […]

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Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, JULY 12: Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Doda town and its adjoining areas will remain affected on July 13 from 6 am to 11 am.

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Dr Shahid reviews progress of RDD schemes in Shopian, Kulgam, and Pulwama

Dr Shahid reviews progress of RDD schemes in Shopian, Kulgam, and Pulwama

SRINAGAR, JULY 12: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, conducted a comprehensive review of departmental schemes in Shopian, Kulgam, and Pulwama districts. The review also assessed the status of ongoing projects funded under the UT Capex budget. During the meeting, the Secretary RDD reviewed the status of the Mahatma […]

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Search Operation Launched in Jammu After Suspicious Movement

Search Operation Launched in Jammu After Suspicious Movement

Security forces launched a search operation in the border belt of Jammu district on Friday after information was received about suspicious movement in the area, officials said. The forces are on high alert and have asked people to share any details of suspected movements in their areas. A joint search operation was launched by Army, […]

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KU postpones UG 2nd, 4th semester exams scheduled from July-15, 16

KU postpones UG 2nd, 4th semester exams scheduled from July-15, 16

Srinagar,: Following the announcement of summer break in Kashmir colleges, University of Kashmir (KU) Friday postponed all UG examination of 2nd and 4th semester scheduled from July-15 and 16.   Assistant Controller of Examination at KU in an order said that the examinations were postponed due to the announcement of summer vacation in colleges of […]

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Developing economy

Developing economy

  Start ups always play crucial role in the development of economy and this role is not different in Jammu and Kashmir. Recently Lt Governor addressed Manon Sinha National Seminar on ‘Role of academic-driven Startups in developing economy of J&K (RASE 2024)’. He highlighted the potential of Academic-driven startups to transform J&K’s economy by fostering […]

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Blast Across LoC, Search Operation Launched in JK’s Rajouri

Blast Across LoC, Search Operation Launched in JK’s Rajouri

A blast occurred across the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. The blast occurred on Wednesday night. Suspicious movement was reported across the LoC in Laam sector late on Wednesday night. The blast occurred very close to the zero line during the movement, the officials said. […]

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Tourism Development Conclave

Tourism Development Conclave

Recently Tourism Development Conclave was held in Kashmir in which growing tourist trade was discussed. Lieutenant Governor addressed ‘J&K Tourism Development Conclave’, organized by J&K Tourism Department, in Srinagar. He extended his felicitations to the esteemed members from industry, film, trade and travel management agencies. He highlighted the efforts of the UT Administration to develop […]

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BRO Seeks LG’s Intervention To Resume Work On Border Roads In Ladakh

BRO Seeks LG’s Intervention To Resume Work On Border Roads In Ladakh

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has sought intervention of the Ladakh Lt Governor Brigadier (Retd) B D Mishra to complete several border road projects after the work was suspended on the directions of the wildlife department in the Union territory, an official said on Wednesday. Chief Engineer, Project Vijayak, Brigadier Vinay Bahl and Chief Engineer, Project […]

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‘State’ in PSA Order Includes UT Of Jammu Kashmir: High Court

‘State’ in PSA Order Includes UT Of Jammu Kashmir: High Court

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently clarified that the term “State” under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978 (PSA) includes the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir The Court, therefore, dismissed an argument that a person could no longer be put in preventive detention under the PSA by citing […]