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New criminal laws

New criminal laws

UT of Jammu and Kashmir is busy in preparing ground to implement new criminal laws. In this direction recently Chief Secretary, in a meeting with all the concerned stakeholders reviewed J&K’s preparedness to implement the new criminal laws scheduled to come in force in the UT from July this year. He called these laws modern […]

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Four of Family Die As Vehicle Falls in Gorge in North Kashmir

Four of Family Die As Vehicle Falls in Gorge in North Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Four of a family lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Rajwar village of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district late last evening, officials said on Tuesday. An official said that the incident occurred when the family members were travelling in a vehicle to fetch water from a nearby source and it […]

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Glacial lakes

Glacial lakes

There is a growing danger of formation of glacial lakes in the high altitude areas of Ladakh and Kashmir. Recently Chief Secretary, in a meeting with all the concerned stakeholders, emphasised the need to review and strengthen the measures regarding prevention of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF). Consequentially meaningful studies should be carried out by […]

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J&K Trade Show

J&K Trade Show

Recently Lieutenant Governor inaugurated J&K Trade Show 2024 at Kashmir Heritage Government Arts Emporium, Srinagar. In his address, he welcomed the artisans, weavers, growers, and business entrepreneurs. He lauded the endeavour of Industries & Commerce department and J&K Trade & Promotion Organization (JKTPO) to promote the diverse sectors of handicrafts, handloom, agriculture and horticulture. “J&K […]

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Two BSF Personnel Killed in Separate Road Accidents in Jammu and Kashmir

Two BSF Personnel Killed in Separate Road Accidents in Jammu and Kashmir

JAMMU: Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, including an assistant sub-inspector, were killed in separate road accidents in Kathua and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. ASI Parshotam Singh (58), a resident of Himachal Pradesh, lost his life, while two of his colleagues were rescued when their vehicle skidded off the […]

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Steps in right direction

Steps in right direction

Recently Secretary, ARI & Trainings, chaired a meeting with the representatives of Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad (ASCI). She gave brief introduction of ARI & Trainings department to ASCI intimating its mandate and aim. She conveyed about the procedure adopted for Administrative inspection of the government departments and challenges/concerns faced in the process. After […]

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Let Out On 2-hour Custody Parole Er. Rashid Finally Takes Oath As MP

Let Out On 2-hour Custody Parole Er. Rashid Finally Takes Oath As MP

SRINAGAR – MP-elected Abdul Rashid Sheikh, alias Er. Rashid, Friday finally took oath as Member of Parliament from Baramulla Lok Sabha segment.   The 56-year-old politician who has been in Delhi’s Tihar jail on accusations of militant funding under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for over five years now, was on July 2 granted a […]

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Health for all

Health for all

Yoga has emerged as a healthy trend for the people to keep themselves fit. Recently Chief Secretary, launched several online competitions for the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir on MyGov portal (https://jk.mygov.in/) to mark 10th International Yoga Day celebration to be observed on 21st June, 2024. “Yoga has now become an increasingly popular form of […]

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Doctors Advise Precautions Amid Sweltering Temperatures

Doctors Advise Precautions Amid Sweltering Temperatures

SRINAGAR: As temperatures soared across Jammu and Kashmir in the last few weeks, health officials have advised people to take precautions and stay hydrated. Health officials advised drinking plenty of water and avoiding aerated drinks to combat the heat. Dr Mohammad Salim Khan, Head Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, […]

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Power scenario

Power scenario

J&K administration is trying to provide to the consumers power supply at affordable rates. Recently Chief Secretary, chaired the Distribution Reforms Committee (DRC) meeting of Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to work out strategies towards accelerating the process and achieving reduction in distribution losses in the Union Territory. In a presentation, Principal Secretary, Power Development […]