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Srinagar: As temperatures continue to rise, parents and teachers in Kashmir are urging authorities to adjust school timings to better protect students from the intense heat.
Concerns have been raised, particularly for…
In a first, Kashmiri doctor receives prestigious WHO award
Srinagar: Dr. Mir Mushtaq, Nodal Officer NTCP DHSK, has been honored with the prestigious WHO Award for his outstanding contributions to tobacco control in the Kashmir Division.
This significant recognition marks Dr. Mushtaq as…
Present power curtailment schedule will continue to remain in force: KPDCL Officials
Srinagar: The Power Development Department (PDD) Tuesday said that it was supplying adequate electricity to its consumers and the existing power curtailment schedule will continue to remain in effect in Kashmir valley.
Besides, the…
A Million Dollar Tourist’: Kashmir welcomes foreign film crews
Anantnag: After a decline in film shootings in Kashmir post-1990s, recent developments such as the introduction of a New Film Policy have reignited interest from Bollywood and British actors in filming in the picturesque locales…
At 43.6 degrees Celsius, Jammu records season’s hottest day
Jammu: Jammu and its suburbs reeled under searing heat wave conditions on Tuesday, with mercury settling at 43.6 degree Celsius, thereby recording the hottest day of the season so far.
Amid the hot and unbearable conditions, Directorate…
PDD employee dies of electrocution in Sopore
Sopore: A PDD employee lost his life after got electrocuted in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday.
Sources said that the victim was busy repairing an electric line when he received an electric shock. He was shifted to a nearby…
Four structures including two commercial buildings gutted in Raj Bagh inferno
Srinagar: Four structures including two commercial buildings were gutted in a fire incident in the uptown Raj Bagh area of Srinagar on Tuesday.
Local sources told that a fire broke out from the top floor of the commercial building of one…
DSEJ orders summer vacation from June-01 to July-16
Srinagar: Amid heat wave, the Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) Tuesday ordered summer vacation for all government and private schools from June-01 to July-16 in summer zone areas of the region.
According to the DSEJ in an…
CBI arrests official for accepting Rs 18,000 bribe in Banihal
Srinagar: The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an official in Banihal area of Ramban district while accepting bribe of Rs 18,000 from a complainant.
In a statement, issued that a spokesperson said that a case was registered…
Two Militant Associates Apprehended Along With Arms and Ammunition In Anantnag
Srinagar: Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested two militant associates along with arms and ammunition in Mulsoo Seer area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Officials told that joint team of Police and army apprehended two…