Brighter Kashmir
PM MODI CALLS FOR NATIONAL UNITY, SELF-RELIANCE
New Delhi, Oct 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for greater social unity, self-reliance and a renewed commitment to India's spiritual and philosophical heritage, saying the ambition of building a developed nation by 2047 required...
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PM bats for dialogue, diplomacy to resolve conflicts
New Delhi, Oct 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday discussed the evolving situation in West Asia, stressing the urgent need to restore peace and stability in the region, even as Modi reiterated...
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Even in Pataal, we will find you: LG’s warning to terror supporters
‘We won’t rest until this land is freed from separatist and terrorist elements’ BK NEWS SERVICE Srinagar, Oct 21: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Wednesday paid solemn tribute to police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of...
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Srinagar-bound bus attacked with stones in Punjab
Srinagar, Oct 19: A Srinagar-bound private sleeper bus was targeted by unidentified men in Punjab late Sunday, marking the second stone-pelting incident involving buses operated by the same company in two days. The latest incident occurred around 11...
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J&K bus attacked in Haryana, elderly passenger injured
Srinagar, Oct 18: The windows of a Srinagar-bound bus were smashed and elderly passenger was hurt Saturday night after the vehicle was attacked with stones and bricks at a dhaba in Haryana's Karnal district. The bus, with a Jammu and Kashmir...
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Govt orders in-depth inquiry, NCW takes suo motu cognizance
Srinagar, Oct 16: Senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan has courted controversy after he used abusive language against a woman JKAS officer and threatened to recommend her dismissal from service. The heated argument, which came to light through a...
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PM Modi inaugurates dev projects for Ladakh
New Delhi, Oct 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated and dedicated to the nation five major development projects worth around Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh, aimed at strengthening connectivity, improving power infrastructure, conserving...
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Society must unite to protect children from drug abuse:DGP
Srinagar, Oct 12: The Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Monday called for a collective fight against drug abuse, stressing that children are the future of the nation and society must unite to protect them from the menace. Speaking to...
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PM Modi urges youth to dream big for Viksit Bharat
Chennai, Oct 11 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon the youth to dream big, think differently and live without fear to help build a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing students and teachers at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal...
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PM Modi salutes Air Warriors on Air Force Day
New Delhi, Oct 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday saluted the courage and commitment of the Indian Air Force personnel on Air Force Day, saying the nation was proud of its "Air Warriors" and their dedicated role in safeguarding India's...
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PM Modi's Zen-Z dialogue planned in Kashi on Oct 25
Varanasi, Oct 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a Zen-Z Dialogue with thousands of youth in Kashi on October 25. Preparations for the event have begun. According to sources here on Wednesday, the event is planned to be held on the...
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Union Cabinet hails PM Modi’s 25 yrs of uninterrupted leadership
New Delhi, Oct 6: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday hailed PM Narendra Modi's 25 years of uninterrupted leadership as the head of government, first as the Gujarat CM and then as the prime minister, saying his "extraordinary journey" was guided by the...
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AI-human synergy needed in Agriculture: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Oct 5: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Monday addressed the 60th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), co-hosted by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST),...
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18683 Kgs of meat products inspected in J&K, 102 cases compounded
Srinagar, Oct 4: Nearly 18,683.5 kg of meat and meat products came under the scanner of food-safety authorities in Jammu and Kashmir during a dedicated inspection drive with the officials lifting 1,826 samples, compounding 102 cases and imposing fines...
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Gandhi’s legacy of truth,non-violence continues to inspire humanity: Sinha
Srinagar, Oct 2: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Friday attended the Gandhi Jayanti Celebration organised by the School Education Department in collaboration with the Department of Culture. He extended heartfelt wishes to the citizens of Jammu...
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Kashmir Marathon reflects youth’s commitment to United India: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Oct 1: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday graced the closing ceremony of the Kashmir Marathon- Run for Unity and commended the enthusiasm and energy of the youth who participated in the event and congratulated all the runners and...
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Army a source of support, compassion & healing for J&K people: LG Sinha
Op Drishti living embodiment of service, compassion, courage & resolve Srinagar, Sep 30: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Wednesday attended the closing ceremony of 11th Mega Eye Surgery Camp organised under Operation Drishti, which marks another...
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J&K’s true development lies in empowering children of border villages: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Sep 29: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Tuesday congratulated meritorious students at a felicitation ceremony organised by Wadies Hindi Shiksha Samiti in collaboration with Jammu Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. Extending...
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Assembly passes resolution on statehood restoration amid BJP walk-out
Srinagar, Sep 28: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday passed a resolution calling upon the Government of India for the immediate and urgent restoration of full statehood to the union Territory. The resolution with reference to autonomy and special...
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Surgical strikes showed India's new anti-terror resolve: PM Modi
New Delhi, Sep 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the 2016 surgical strikes were India's decisive response to the pain of terror attacks and presented a new example of the country's counterterrorism policy. Asserting that India follows a...
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Army Chief reviews LoC readiness in Kashmir
Srinagar, Sep 25: Army chief General Dhiraj Seth on Friday visited forward areas and formations of the Chinar Corps under Northern Command to review operational preparedness and the prevailing security situation along the Line of Control and in the...
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PM Modi highlights lakh health cover for 60 crore beneficiaries
New Delhi, Sep 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said more than 60 crore beneficiaries now have access to Rs 5 lakh annual health cover under Ayushman Bharat, as the flagship healthcare programme completed eight years. In a post on X...
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Abrogation of Art 370, 35A fulfilled Sardar Patel’s unfinished dream: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Sep 22: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched the book “Sardar Patel and Kashmir: The Untold History”. He paid homage to the foresight and nation-building genius of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and expressed gratitude to Bhagwan...
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GMC Baramulla projects move ahead
Srinagar, Sep 21 : The Health and Medical Education Department has informed the J&K Legislative Assembly that several key healthcare and infrastructure projects at Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla are at different stages of implementation,...
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Heritage & development must walk together: LG Sinha
Jammu, Sep 20: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Sunday laid the foundation stones for projects aimed at the renovation, restoration and revival of the ancient heritage of Purmandal, worth Rs. 7.15 crore, and for renovation, restoration and related...
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Dismantling drug networks vital for peace, security in J&K: Sinha
Jammu, Sep 18: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Friday launched a documentary and collage exhibition on the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, marking a significant step in raising awareness against drug abuse. The Lieutenant Governor commended the...
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DEVELOPMENT MUST BE CLIMATERESILIENT & INCLUSIVE: LG SINHA
Scientists, environment experts must become co-creators of early warning systems Srinagar, Sep 17: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday attended the Valedictory Session of National Seminar on “Environment, Climate and Sustainability: Science,...
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Sanatana dharma always emphasised unity, harmony: Sinha
Srinagar, Sep 16: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Wednesday attended the Shiv Mahapuran Katha in Raebareli, in presence of the revered Pandit Pradeep Mishra. He observed that the divine teaching of Shiva is a sacred pilgrimage for seekers of...
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Op Sindoor showcases India’s resolve, military precision: MoD
New Delhi, Sep 15: Operation Sindoor has triggered a comprehensive review and overhaul of the Indian Army's operational capabilities, with the post-operation assessment leading to a sharper focus on force restructuring, jointness, unmanned systems,...
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Indian Muslims are best in the world: Imaam-e-Hind Dr Ilyasi
New Delhi, Sep 14: Imaam-eHind Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi has called for greater national unity, social harmony and youth empowerment, stressing that Indian Muslims have an important role to play in the country's progress while preserving their faith,...
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IGP for strengthening grassroots intelligence, intelligence-based Op against terrorists
Srinagar, Sep 13: Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Sujit Kumar on Sunday visited Baramulla and Police District Sopore and chaired separate review meetings to assess the prevailing security scenario, counter-terrorism grid, law & order preparedness,...
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J&K film festival puts local talent in spotlight, raises hopes for new opportunities
Srinagar, Sep 11: The first-ever International Film Festival in Jammu and Kashmir concluded on a positive note yesterday, bringing together filmmakers, artists, actors and cinema enthusiasts from across the country and providing a significant platform...
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CM Omar defends Tanvir Sadiq over poverty remarks
Srinagar, Sep 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday defended National Conference chief spokesperson and Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq over his controversial remarks on poverty in Kashmir, saying there was no need for him to clarify or apologize and...
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Festival can rival Cannes:Akbar Khan
Srinagar, Sep 9: Renowned Bollywood actor and filmmaker Akbar Khan on Wednesday praised the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK), saying the event has the potential to emerge as a major international cultural platform and...
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Truth will defeat jhooth ki goonj: PM Modi
Vadodara, Sep 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday mixed development politics with a sharp attack on the Opposition during his visit to Gujarat, using his Vadodara address to showcase infrastructure, manufacturing, railways, technology and...
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J&K'S FIRST EVER INTL FILM FESTIVAL BEGINS
Srinagar, Sep 7: The first ever International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir began in Srinagar on Monday. The 4-day festival, being held from September 7 to 10, has been supported by the Jammu and Kashmir government and the Department of...
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India places its first ever imaging satellite in geo orbit
New Delhi, Sep 4: ISRO's state-of-the art Earth observation spacecraft, the country's first ever imaging satellite intended for the Geosynchronous orbit, EOS-05 lifted off from the spaceport here on Friday. Set to provide real-time imagery and help...
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PM Modi shares wisdom on nurturing talent
New Delhi, Sep 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the transformative power of the right environment, guidance and nurturing in helping talent and potential flourish. Sharing the message on X, the Prime...
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'SAVE EVERY DROP, SECURE INDIA'S FUTURE'
New Delhi, Sep 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for a sustained, technology-driven and people-centric approach to water management, stressing that India’s water security must be treated as a shared national responsibility. Chairing...
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LG Sinha calls for zerotolerance push on terror
Srinagar, Sep 1: : Lieuteant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials and assessed the security apparatus and strategic preparedness across the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir. The meeting was attended by...
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Warwan’s expanding Lake raises Himalayan flood alarm
Srinagar, Aug 31: A glacial lake in Jammu and Kashmir’s remote Warwan basin is emerging as a significant climate-linked hazard, with new research warning that an avalanche-triggered outburst could set off a chain of flooding, debris flows and...
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Nepal floods spotlight Himalayan risks in Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 30: Catastrophic f loods in Nepal have prompted Kashmiri geoscientist Prof. Irfan Rashid to examine satellite imagery of the disaster, offering fresh insights into the complex and growing hazards facing the Himalayan region. Rashid, Head...
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Friday following Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi celebrated with fervour
Srinagar, Aug 28: The Friday following Eid-eMilad-un Nabi (SAW) was celebrated with fervour with thousands of devotees offering congregational Friday prayers at Hazratbal shrine The Hazratbal shrine, located on the banks of Dal Lake, witnessed a flow...
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Nepal reels under devastating floods as hundreds missing
Kathmandu, Aug 27: More than 1,300 people remained missing on Thursday after devastating f lash f loods tore through communities along the Nepal-China border, killing more than 160 people, destroying roads and bridges and leaving rescuers struggling...
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EID MILAD-UN-NABI (SAW) CELEBRATED WITH FERVOUR & GAIETY
Srinagar, Aug 26: Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday with religious fervour, with thousands of devotees thronging the Hazratbal...
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Hazratbal glows with faith as thousands gather for Milad Night
Srinagar, Aug 25:Srinagar, Aug 26: The historic Hazratbal Shrine, perched like a pearl on the western shores of Dal Lake, became the epicenter of spiritual awakening on Monday night as tens of thousands of devout Muslims gathered to offer night-long...
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Omar defends power tariff hike as 'compulsion'
Srinagar, Aug 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday defended the recent power tariff hike as a "compulsion". Responding to media queries on the sidelines of an official function, Omar dismissed speculation over any crisis in his government,...
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PM Modi has created confidence & opened new avenues for J&K youth: LG
Delhi, Aug 23: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Sunday addressed the World Wisdom Forum, organised by the IIT Alumni Council in New Delhi, and felicitated achievers from diverse sectors. In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor...
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Eradicating terrorism demands a whole-of-society approach: LG Sinha
21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday laid the foundation stone of the Amriteshwar Sarovar under the Jan Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative at Dharpur, Sunderbani, in Rajouri district. During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor paid obeisance at...
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Border villages are frontline of India’s identity: LG Sinha
Jammu, Aug 20: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday visited Karol Krishna, a border village in Kathua district. The village along with Rathua, Gujjar Chak, Gajnal, Bobiya, Kadiyala comes under the Vibrant Village Programme-Phase-2 (VVP-2). The...
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Kashmir important part of India: US envoy
Srinagar, Aug 19: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday said Kashmir is an important part of India and stated that the United States would review its travel advisory for Jammu and Kashmir and will assess whether the current warning should be...
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Sinha outlines 6-point roadmap, calls for regular interfaith dialogues
Srinagar, Aug 17: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Monday attended the Mulaqat programme in Pulwama, an initiative of Save Youth, Save Future Foundation, dedicated to fostering interfaith dialogue, harmony, and the preservation of India's shared...
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Iran, Oman reach agreement on shipping map for Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi, Aug 16: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has revealed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clear directive after the Pahalgam terror attack: India would go after those responsible for the killings “wherever they are", whether on earth, in the...
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Our blood has been sucked by IWT: Omar
Srinagar, 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that Jammu and Kashmir had been deprived of its rightful share of water under the Indus Water Treaty, asserting that the region's "blood has been sucked" because it was not allowed to fully...
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PM Modi to lead Red Fort celebrations marking 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'
New Delhi, Aug 13: The stage is set for the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the national ceremony on August 15, commemorating 150 years of the enduring legacy of the National Song 'Vande...
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Tiranga living embodiment of India’s consciousness & pride: Sinha
‘On this sacred soil, tricolour flying high as India's living conscience & Vande Mataram echoes as its immortal voice' BK NEWS SERVICE Srinagar, Aug 12: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha participated in the Tiranga Yatra on Wednesday, leading a...
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PM Modi urges people to celebrate I-Day with honour, pride
New Delhi, Aug 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged citizens to celebrate the Independence Day with honour, pride and glory, and take a pledge for a developed India. Modi said this in a post on Instagram and also shared a video showing...
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Third phase of PoJK polls held under barrel of gun
Srinagar, Aug 10: The J&K Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has asserted that time has come for accountability and justice in PoJK as the region witnessed third phase of disputed polls amid rigging and brutal crackdown by the Pakistani troops. The...
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Quit India Movement participants remain inspiration for every Indian: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered those who participated in the historic Quit India Movement, and said their courage will always remain an inspiration for every Indian. The Quit India Movement was launched under the...
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LG calls for preserving J&K’s rich handloom heritage
Srinagar, Aug 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday extended greetings to the weavers and craftspeople of Jammu and Kashmir and the country on the occasion of National Handloom Day, paying tribute to their outstanding contribution in preserving...
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PM Modi, Netanyahu discuss WA situation, Indo-Israel ties
New Delhi, Aug 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the telephone, with the two leaders reviewing the steady progress of the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership, reaffirming their...
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Under Art 370 & 35 A, terror ecosystem was operating with impunity: Sinha
Srinagar, Aug 5: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Wednesday handed over appointment letters to 37 Next of Kins (NoKs) of civilians who were killed by terrorists. He said it is a profound honour to stand with the families of terror victims on this...
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India’s economic credibility rests on transparency, accountability & trust: Sinha
Srinagar, Aug 4: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Tuesday interacted with the Officer Trainees of the Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS) at Lok Bhavan. The Lieutenant Governor in his address to the officer trainees, highlighted the pivotal role of...
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Climate change rapidly affecting Himalayas, need eco-friendly solutions: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Aug 3: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Monday attended Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) conference on Strengthening Climate Resilience and Livelihoods in the Himalayan Region through Naturebased Solutions. He also...
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PM Modi launches 100-week nationwide anti-drug campaign
New Delhi, Aug 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', a 100-week nationwide campaign against substance abuse, urging every citizen, particularly the country's youth, to become active...
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Labourer from Chhattisgarh killed, another hurt in Kulgam terror attack
Srinagar, July 31: A non-local labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed and another critically injured after terrorists opened fire at a brick kiln in Kilam area ofSouthKashmir'sKulgamdistrict on Friday evening. According to officials, terrorists fired...
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PM Modi directs whole-of-Govt response as CCS reviews West Asia crisis
New Delhi, July 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday directed the government to adopt a unified, whole-of-government approach to deal with the fallout of the ongoing West Asia conflict, as he chaired the fourth special meeting of the Cabinet...
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PoJK unrest escalates as 40 killed in Pak troops firing
Srinagar, July 29: The unrest in PoJK has escalated as more people have been killed in the Pakistani troops firing in the region, taking the death toll to at least 40 with dozens others injured in last two days. The United Kashmir People's National...
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LG Sinha calls for redefining tourism as responsibility towards nature, culture & society
Srinagar, July 27: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Monday addressed the “Ethical Tourism Conclave” organized by the Tourist Trade Interest Guild, J&K, underscoring the imperative of developing a tourism model that is responsible, sustainable, and...
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TALKS WITH PAK ONLY ON POJK: RAJNATH
Dras, July 26: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday slammed Pakistan for making terrorism a part of its state policy, and said there will be no talks with the country other than on Pakistan-OccupiedJammu-Kashmir, which is a "part of India illegally...
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Sinha reaffirms resolve to eliminate terrorism from J&K
Srinagar, July 24: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Friday visited Lalpora, Beerwah, Budgam to meet the family members of Police's Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who was killed in a terror attack in Anantnag on Wednesday. The Lieutenant...
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Intensify anti-terror Ops to neutralise emerging security threats: Sinha to officials
Srinagar, July 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a highlevel security review meeting with senior officials from the Army, J&K Police, Civil Administration, CAPFs, and key security agencies. He directed officials to remain highly...
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Para-athletes from J&K making region proud worldwide: LG
Srinagar, July 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday visited the Voluntary Medicare Society (VMS) on Wednesday, which has been tirelessly serving Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh for over five decades...
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