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GMC Anantnag Invites Applications for Various Academic Positions

GMC Anantnag Invites Applications for Various Academic Positions

The Administrative Officer of Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag at Main Campus Dialgam has announced the invitation for online applications from eligible candidates of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for various positions listed in Annexure ‘A’. These positions are on an academic arrangement basis under S.O.-364 dated 27.11.2020, initially for one year, extendable […]

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Avoid Highway Blockades, Police Urge People Over Water Protests

Avoid Highway Blockades, Police Urge People Over Water Protests

Following protests over water scarcity across Baramulla district, especially within Pattan jurisdiction, police on Wednesday urged residents not to block highways or take the law into their own hands. Notably, the appeal has been made days after a violent demonstration at Chainabal took place, where people blocked the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway to protest against water […]

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e-commerce

e-commerce

In order to provide new scientific tools for the better commerce, recently Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization’s (JKTPO) held series of e-commerce onboarding initiatives, a workshop was organized in Doda in collaboration with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). This initiative is a part of JKTPO’s ongoing efforts […]

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Stage set for Kashmir marathon; LG Sinha says event to give tourism, local livelihood a major boost

Stage set for Kashmir marathon; LG Sinha says event to give tourism, local livelihood a major boost

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that Kashmir will host a grand event of marathon this year in October where global participants and media will become the brand ambassadors of Valley beauty and tourism potential. Addressing a function at the International Convention Centre after inaugurating the Logo and website of the marathon, the LG, […]

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Injured in Gunfight, Army Officer Succumbs

Injured in Gunfight, Army Officer Succumbs

A Non-commissioned officer of army who was critically injured during gunfight at Lolab Kupwara has succumbed to his in a hospital. A top police officer said that the injured NCO of army who was injured during firefight succumbed to his injuries. Yesterday, a joint team of Police and army based on specific information regarding presence […]

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Capex Budget

Capex Budget

Recently Chairperson District Development Council, Ganderbal chaired a meeting to discuss the framing of District Capex Budget 2024-25 here in the Conference Hall of Mini Secretariat Ganderbal. The meeting focused on reviewing the current Area Development Plan (DDC/BDC/PRI Grants) and discussing strategies for its effective incorporation into the upcoming District Plan 2024-25. She emphasized the […]

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Govt cuts customs duty on gold, silver, mobile phones

Govt cuts customs duty on gold, silver, mobile phones

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed reduction in basic customs duty on gold and silver to 6 per cent and platinum to 6.4 per cent. In her budget speech in Lok Sabha, she also proposed reduction of basic customs duty on mobile phones, mobile charger to 15 per cent. She also made a provision […]

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NC’s Aga Ruhullah to Submit Bill for Complete Liquor Ban in Jammu and Kashmir

NC’s Aga Ruhullah to Submit Bill for Complete Liquor Ban in Jammu and Kashmir

National Conference Lok Sabha member from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, is mulling to introduce a private member’s bill in the Lok Sabha aimed at enforcing a total ban on liquor and intoxicants in Jammu and Kashmir. Mehdi expressed his hope that the bill will be presented in either the current or the next parliamentary […]

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Power Scenario

Power Scenario

Recently Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has said it has added 13,719 fresh connections to its domestic consumer base of 9.81 lakh, adding load of 7.5 MW in the system. To curb power theft and bring down losses, as many as 55,321 inspection drives were carried out by Kashmir DISCOM from April to June […]

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Biden quits race, backs Harris for White House

Biden quits race, backs Harris for White House

REHOBOTH BEACH: Joe Biden on Sunday dropped out of the US presidential election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee, in a move that upends the 2024 race for the White House. The 81-year-old Biden stepped aside after weeks of pressure from Demo­crats following a disastrous debate performance, throwing the […]