Year: 2022

Basant Rath likely to join BJP, hints at contesting against Omar, Mehbooba; No resignation letter received says officials

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Basant Rath likely to join BJP, hints at contesting against Omar, Mehbooba; No resignation letter received says officials

Suspended IPS officer Basant Rath on Tuesday dropped another hint about joining the BJP and expressed his willingness to contest against Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, two former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, but the saffron party feigned complete ignorance about his plans. Rath, who had claimed to have resigned from the police service through a social media post on June 25, said in a fresh tweet, “If the BJP high-command allows me, I’ll contest against Omar Abdullah who was my chief minister when I was the police chief…

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At 33.2°C Srinagar records hottest day of season; Summer vacations in Kashmir schools likely from first week of July

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At 33.2°C Srinagar records hottest day of season; Summer vacations in Kashmir schools likely from first week of July

Kokernag, Qazigund among many areas reel under heat wave Maximum temp may shoot up to 35°C by tomorrow Summer vacations in Kashmir schools likely from first week of July, say Official After a wet spell for a couple of days last week, the temperature has soared once again in Kashmir while Srinagar recorded the hottest day of the season at 33.2 degree Celsius. According to the data available with the news agency, several parts of Kashmir including Srinagar, Qazigund, Kokernag and other areas reeled under heat wave as the mercury…

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Amarnath Yatra 2022: First batch of pilgrims to leave Jammu base camp today

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Amarnath Yatra 2022: First batch of pilgrims to leave Jammu base camp today

Amidst high security, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will flag off the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims from Bhagwati Nagar at 4 am on Wednesday. The 43-day yatra will officially begin on Thursday amid unprecedented security arrangements due to the increased threat from the militant groups. Anti-drone system has been deployed in different areas. After a two-year hiatus, the yatra is expected to be attended by eight lakh pilgrims. “All necessary facilities, including traffic management, health, communication and water are in place. We are aware of the high altitude-related issues.…

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Eid-Ul-Adha 2022: Admin notifies rates for sacrificial animals in Kashmir

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Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday notified rates for sacrificial animals in the Kashmir Valley ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, which is being celebrated on July 10 this year. According to an order, a copy of which lies with Kashmir News Service (KNS), department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumers Affairs Kashmir, revised and re-fixed the rates for sacrificial animals during a meeting held today. “Consequent upon the decisions taken in the meeting, regarding fixing/ review of rates of sacrificial (Qurbani) livestock, held today on 27-06-2022 and in supersession of all previous…

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Drug Addiction: Over 6 lakh Kashmiris affected

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Drug Addiction: Over 6 lakh Kashmiris affected

Drug addiction in Kashmir is increasing at an alarming rate with 10-15 new drug abusers – mostly heroin abusers – brought to hospitals every day while a survey carried by the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre of AIIMS on the magnitude of substance use in India placed J&K on 5th spot and claimed that over 6 lakh people in the Union Territory were affected by drug abuse. A psychiatrist at the Institute of Mental Health said that on an average over 50 drug addiction cases are received every day, which…

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Kashmiri Zaitoon: How olive cultivation in Uri is transforming the lives farmers

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Kashmiri Zaitoon: How olive cultivation in Uri is transforming the lives farmers

In Kashmir, cultivation of olive is done in Uri owing to favourable weather conditions and soil quality there By: Indra Shekhar Singh Can your next bottle of extra virgin olive oil come from Kashmir? Hidden in the mountainous region of Uri, Kashmir has a tree that can help end India’s search for a healthier edible oil. This tree has whitish barks, small elongated leaves and gives green fruits each December. It is olive, which is called zaitoon in Urdu. And while Indians are spending top dollar (about $29 million) on…

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‘Exceptional’ arrangements put in place for 43 day long Amarnath Yatra by J&K Govt

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‘Exceptional’ arrangements put in place for 43 day long Amarnath Yatra by J&K Govt

The 43-day-long Amarnathji pilgrimage, being held after a gap of two years, is scheduled to commence on June 30 with excellent and exemplary arrangements put in place by J&K Government. The government is committed to provide the best facilities for Yatris. Improvements have been made in the arrangements as compared to previous years. All necessary facilities, including traffic management, health, communication, water sanitation are in place. J&K Government has accorded top priority to provide quality healthcare to the pilgrims coming for the Amarnath Yatra 2022. A coordinated heath care is…

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COVID-19: 56 fresh cases, one death reported in J&K

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COVID-19: 56 fresh cases, one death reported in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday recorded 56 fresh Covid cases, taking the number of infected persons to 454698, while one person died in Jammu division due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said. Of the new cases, 43 were from the Jammu division and 13 from the Kashmir division of the union territory, Officials said. There are 321 active cases in the union territory while the number of recoveries so far has been 449721, officials said. 28 Covid-19 patients recovered today, 18 from Jammu division and 10…

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Success never come from comfort zones

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Success never come from comfort zones

Study while others are sleeping, work while others are loafing, prepare while others are playing, and you will enjoy while others are regretting. By : Samiya Rasool Being a student is the best gift that one can have in his life you have the opportunity to learn n grow in a constructive environment with like – minded people you are allowed to make mistakes , correct those mistakes and become a better person . What ever you will be in your future is the result of your present life, how…

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Unprecedented security for Amarnath Yatra, Massive searches carried out along IB ahead of yatra

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Unprecedented security for Amarnath Yatra, Massive searches carried out along IB ahead of yatra

The J&K Police would gradually replace the Army in counter-insurgency operations and safeguard the Line of Control (LoC), the de-facto border with Pakistan, in Jammu and Kashmir, said a senior Army officer on Saturday. The Army has been rejigging and rebalancing the troops to make the overall deterrent posture against China and Pakistan more robust. “Gradually, they (police) are shaping up into realising this particular aspect of the security. We want this,” the Army officer, who didn’t wish to be named, said. On Amarnath Yatra, he said security forces had…

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