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AKAM

AKAM

  Jammu and Kashmir has been very active in holding events Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM). Recently Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta chaired a meeting to take stock of the preparations to be made  for the grand celebration of the finale of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), going on for more than one year. […]

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Hearing commences in SC on batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370

Hearing commences in SC on batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370

New Delhi:The Supreme Court on Wednesday commenced hearing on a batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud will conduct day-to-day hearing in the matter beginning Wednesday. Senior advocate Kapil […]

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‘Hopeful of justice,’ says Omar as SC begins Art-370 hearing

‘Hopeful of justice,’ says Omar as SC begins Art-370 hearing

Srinagar: Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said he is hopeful of “getting justice” as Supreme Court is set to hear a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 shortly on Wednesday. He further said, “We are here on behalf of the people of J&K with the hope that we […]

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Developmental approach

Developmental approach

To serve the people of Jammu and Kashmir without any discrimination is the goal of administration and the services are being reviewed. In the past four years, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a remarkable transformation with a surge in initiation of developmental projects, most of which have been completed by the government. From the valleys […]

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Modi govt indifferent to pain, anguish of Manipur people: Cong chief

Modi govt indifferent to pain, anguish of Manipur people: Cong chief

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday alleged that the Narendra Modi government was “indifferent” to the pain and anguish of the people of violence-hit Manipur. The Congress chief said MPs of opposition alliance INDIA who visited Manipur to assess the situation in the strife-torn state, heard heart-wrenching stories of pain from the people […]

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English Premier League to clamp down on players harassing referees

English Premier League to clamp down on players harassing referees

LONDON: Premier League players have been warned they face harsher punishments for harassing referees as part of a raft of measures aimed at stamping out bad behaviour on the pitch. English football’s authorities aim to “reset” the attitude from players and managers towards officials in the coming season. A series of measures intended to tackle […]

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Spiritual tourism would be encouraged to Charar-e-Sharief says Manoj Sinha

Spiritual tourism would be encouraged to Charar-e-Sharief says Manoj Sinha

By: Adil Shafi VOV Budgam Paying obeisance at the shrine of Sheikh ul Alam R.A LG Manoj Sinha who was accompanied by civil and police officers said that Spiritual tourism to this shrine in Budgam district would be encouraged. He said that tourism infrastructure in and around Charar-e-Sharief would be upgraded. Manoj Sinha interacted with […]

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US general says allies key to countering China in Pacific

US general says allies key to countering China in Pacific

SYDNEY: The United States will rely on allies rather than a major expansion of its own forces to counter any Chinese military risk in the Pacific, a US general has said. Beijing enjoys “very clear” advantages in the region, said Major General Joseph Ryan, commander of the 12,000-strong 25th Infantry Division on Oahu, Hawaii. He […]

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Director Agriculture inspects Paddy, Vegetable fields at Kulgam

Director Agriculture inspects Paddy, Vegetable fields at Kulgam

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal today visited Paddy, vegetable fields in different villages of Kulgam District and took stock of present agriculture Activities and the interventions by the department vis-a-vis different crops. While interacting with the farmers at different villages including Radwani and adjacent areas, Director Agriculture asked the farmers […]

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J-K registers 1.27 cr tourist arrivals this year so far: LG Sinha

J-K registers 1.27 cr tourist arrivals this year so far: LG Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday said that this year so far 1.27 crore tourists have visited the UT and the number is all set to cross previous year’s record. Addressing a gathering at Charar-e-Shareef in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, the LG said showered praises on the revered saint Shiekh-ul-Alam Sheikh Noorudin Noorani […]