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Srinagar, Dec 21: The Union Ministry for Education, has approved projects worth Rs 85 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) for nine higher education institutions in Jammu & Kashmir. The decision, taken during the third Project Approval Board (PAB) meeting announced on December 20, 2024, underscores the…

  Srinagar, Dec 21: On the occasion of International Pheran Day, the Indian army distributed traditional Pherans to underprivileged families in far flung villages of the Kashmir Valley.  In a heart warming initiative to provide relief to impoverished and needy populace during the coldest period of winters, the iconic Pherans,…

Srinagar, Dec 21: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today extended his heartiest congratulations to the Vice Chancellor, faculty, staff, scholars and students of University of Jammu for attaining the coveted A++ Grade from NAAC, securing an exceptional score of 3.72. In a social media post, the Lieutenant Governor said the…

Srinagar, Dec 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today put aside all rumours and the speculations regarding the hike on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Kashmiri handicrafts.  On microblogging site X, the Chief Minister said, “There had been a lot of speculation that GST on shawls will be hiked,…

Srinagar, Dec 21: In a significant move to prevent SIM card misuse and enhance public safety, Police in Anantnag conducted a comprehensive district-wide inspection of SIM card vendors. The initiative aimed to ensure strict compliance with guidelines for SIM card sales and activations while supporting law enforcement efforts. The inspection…

Srinagar, Dec 21: During the current year, multiple applications and reports were received from the general public about the missing/stolen of their mobile phones by Cyber Cell of J&K Police in Kulgam.  According to the reports, acting upon these applications and reports, a special and dedicated team of Cyber Cell…

  Srinagar, Dec 21 : A fire broke out in the Bolhachi area of Soura Srinagar, officials said. They said the fire reportedly erupted in a residential house, with flames rapidly engulfing the property. Officials said that a fire broke out in Bolhachi Pora, Soura, Srinagar, and has reportedly engulfed…

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the Enforcement Directorate has restored properties worth Rs 22,280 crore to the victims or rightful claimants and asserted that the fight against economic offenders will continue unabated.Replying to a debate on the first batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants in the…

Srinagar: The Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) is now fully operational, with e-challans set to be issued to traffic violators starting tomorrow in Srinagar. The Srinagar Traffic Police, in a tweet on X, urged drivers to strictly adhere to traffic rules to avoid penalties under the newly functional system. “INTELLIGENT…

New Delhi: NCERT textbooks for some classes will cost less from next year, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Tuesday.The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), which currently prints five crore textbooks a year, is working to augment capacity to 15 crore from next year, he said.The…