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PG Residents Sensitised on Tuberculosis During Orientation Programme at SKIMS
Srinagar, Mar 29 : On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) organized an orientation programme for postgraduate residents, aimed at enhancing awareness, strengthening clinical knowledge, and promoting active participation in tuberculosis elimination efforts. The programme was conducted as part of the 100 Days…
Read More »Director, CSIR-IIIM inaugurates CSIR Tulip Festival; emphasises indigenous tulip bulb production
PULWAMA, March 29, 2026: Director, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, on Sunday inaugurated the CSIR Tulip Fest–2026 at the Institute’s Field Station, Bonera, in Pulwama. The festival has been organised under the CSIR Floriculture Mission of the Ministry of Science and Technology, aimed at promoting…
Read More »J&K Braces for Rain, Thunderstorms as Temperatures Stay Above Normal
Srinagar, March 29: Jammu and Kashmir recorded above-normal temperatures over the past 24 hours, with the Meteorological Department noting a significant rise in both day and night temperatures across the Union Territory . Day temperatures remained 3–6°C above normal in many parts of Kashmir and 2–4°C above normal in Jammu,…
Read More »CM Omar urges PM Modi to use diplomacy to end West Asia war
Says conflict is a humanitarian crisis impacting India directly, calls for immediate action J&K aims to triple installed hydropower capacity to around 11,000 Mw by 2035, says CM Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to leverage India’s strong diplomatic relations with…
Read More »Govt Slashes Excise Duty On Petrol To Rs 3/Litre, Exempts Diesel
NEW DELHI, Mar 27: The government has slashed excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 a litre and exempted diesel fully from it to help oil marketing companies like HPCL, BPCL and IOC deal with the rising global crude prices amid the war in the Middle East. The Finance…
Read More »CS Reviews Implementation of Key Reforms to Revamp HealthCare in J&K
JAMMU, MARCH 26: A high-level meeting was chaired by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo to take assessment of the steps taken by the Department of Health & Medical Education (H&ME) as part of an ongoing and sustained process to chart a comprehensive and transformative roadmap for healthcare reforms as recommended…
Read More »ANTF Kashmir recovers Heroin at Barzulla
Srinagar, March 26: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir received specific information that drug peddlers, namely Iftikhar Ahmad and Hussain Khan, both hailing from North Kashmir, in furtherance of a criminal conspiracy, had illegally acquired contraband substance (Heroin) and had concealed the same in a rented room at Ganai…
Read More »25 J&K Officials Selected as Haj Inspectors for Haj-2026, Deputed to Jeddah
Srinagar, Mar 26 : The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has sanctioned the temporary deputation of 25 officers and officials as State Haj Inspectors for Haj-2026 to the Consulate General of India in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. As per Government Order No. 475-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated March 24, issued by…
Read More »Cigarette Prices Surge Sharply Across Kashmir Market
New Forsquare Now ₹90, Long Gold Flake Jumps to ₹480 Amid Steep Price Hike Srinagar, March 25: Cigarette prices have witnessed a steep hike across multiple brands in local markets, leaving consumers concerned over the sudden increase. According to traders, the price of Forsquare cigarettes has risen significantly from…
Read More »Two Petrol Pumps Sealed in Anantnag, Administration Urges Public Not to Panic
The District Administration Anantnag has taken action by sealing two petrol pumps for violations, as part of efforts to maintain order and ensure fair practices. Authorities have urged the public not to pay attention to rumors, clarifying that there is adequate availability of petrol, diesel, and LPG across the…
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US, Iran Presidents Sign ‘Islamabad MoU’ to End Conflict; Hezbollah Hails Agreement
Washington/Tehran/Islamabad: US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have formally signed …
