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Jammu Streets Witness Gangland Warfare: Notorious Gangster Gunned Down

January 21, 2025 Editor

Gangster Shot Dead in Broad Daylight by Rival Gang in Jammu Jammu 21 Jan: In a brazen act of violence, a 37-year-old gangster was shot dead by members of a rival gang in broad daylight in Jammu. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at Jewel Chowk, a busy market area, sending shockwaves through the community. Incident Details The victim, identified as Sumit Jandiyal, also known as Gataru, was intercepted by three assailants while he was walking through the marketplace. The attackers fired four rounds at Jandiyal, critically injuring him. Passersby,…

J&K Government and Chief Secretary’s Directives on Waste Management Welcomed by EPG

January 21, 2025 Editor

EPG Applauds J&K Government and Chief Secretary’s Directives on Solid Waste Management Environmental Policy Group Welcomes Major Steps Towards Comprehensive Waste Management in Jammu & Kashmir –The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has warmly welcomed the Jammu & Kashmir Government’s decision to remediate the Achan Dumping Site and Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo’s recent directive that mandates a deadline for municipalities in J&K to prepare comprehensive Waste Management Action Plans. This strategic decision, made during a review meeting with the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), signals a significant leap forward in…

Omar Abdullah-Led Cabinet Approves Major Initiatives for J&K

January 21, 2025 Editor

J&K Cabinet gives nod to key proposals Srinagar, Jan 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday approved a series of proposals during a meeting held on Monday in Jammu. Sources privy to the meeting told Rising Kashmir that Cabinet gave nod to revise Dearness Allowance rates for government employees, pensioners, and family pensioners which will take effect retrospectively from July 1, 2024, bringing financial relief to thousands of beneficiaries across the Union Territory. He said that the Cabinet also approved the introduction…

Trump’s Second Term Kicks Off with a Flurry of Executive Orders

January 21, 2025 Editor

President Trump signed executive orders to reverse 78 Biden-era policies, impose a regulatory freeze, halt federal hiring, and address cost of living crisis. US President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders aimed at undoing many of the policies implemented by the Biden administration. The signing ceremony took place during a public event in Washington, where Trump was presented with a stack of documents that he signed one by one, showing each to the cheering crowd. The executive orders cover a wide range of topics, including the Rescission of…

Man Detained After Disturbing Video Shows Him Assaulting His Children

January 21, 2025 Editor

Man detained for assaulting his children A man was detained after a video purportedly showing him mercilessly assaulting his children, one five years old and the other just three, was circulated widely on social media, police said on Monday. Many on social media called for stern action against him following the video, he said. Sudesh Kumar, a resident of Naagni Chulna village in Udhampur district, was picked up on Sunday evening. The two children were rescued and handed over to relatives, a police spokesperson said.

Handicraft Market Alert: Dealers Advised to Stop Misleading Consumers with Machine-Made Goods

January 21, 2025 Editor

Don’t pass off machine-made products as hand-made: Govt to handicraft dealers J&K Handicrafts and Handloom Department on Monday warned showroom owners dealing with hand-made craft products to desist from selling machine-made items in the garb of genuine handmade products, failing which strict action under the ambit of Tourist Trade and Quality Control Acts shall be initiated. In an official statement, a spokesperson from the Handicrafts and Handloom Department stated that several complaints have been received by the department wherein machine-made Turkish carpets have been sold to tourists and other buyers…

J&K Pushes for Special Package in Union Budget to Accelerate Development

January 20, 2025 Editor

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has already held a pre-budget consultation with J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah earlier this month Jammu & Kashmir has urged the central government to provide a special package for the Union territory in the upcoming budget, including Goods and Services Tax refunds for industrial units, interest subvention for capital expenditure and grants for infrastructure development to boost its economy, people familiar with the development said. J&K has been one of the focus areas in every budget over the last 10 years and the same is…

Resume Or CV? Mastering the Right Document for Your Job Search

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025 Editor

Resume Vs CV: Which One Is Right for Your Career? By; Javid Amin Understanding the distinctions between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV) is crucial for career success. Both documents serve the purpose of showcasing your professional qualifications, but they are used in different contexts and have unique formats. What is a Resume? A resume is a brief document that highlights your work experience, education, skills, and achievements. It is typically one to two pages long and tailored to the specific job you’re applying for. The goal of a…

Zubair Lone Makes History with Silver Medal in Serbia

January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 Editor

Tangmarg’s Zubair Lone carves India’s name in history with Silver in Serbia Baramulla, Jan 17: In a trailblazing moment for Indian snowboarding, Zubair Ahmad Lone from Qazipora Tangmarg, Baramulla, etched his name in history by clinching India’s first-ever silver medal in the FIS Alpine Snowboard Race held in Serbia. Competing in the senior category, Lone’s steller performance against world-class athletes has catapulted him into the spotlight, inspiring a new generation of winter sports enthusiasts in Kashmir and beyond. Speaking to Greater Kashmir from Serbia, an elated Lone shared his aspirations,…

Sixteenth Victim Succumbs to Mysterious Illness in Rajouri; Chief Minister Orders Swift Investigation

January 18, 2025 Editor

Mysterious illness claims 16th victim; Omar directs Health, Police Departments to expedite investigations Rajouri, Jan 17: Another elderly woman died of unexplained disease late Thursday evening, thus taking the number of mysterious deaths in Badhaal village of Budhal in Rajouri district to 16, spreading panic among residents. Deceased has been identified as Jatti Begum, 60, wife of Muhammad Yousuf, resident of Badhaal village. Woman, who had already lost her husband and five grandchildren, developed some symptoms in her house on Thursday afternoon after which she was shifted to hospital where…