Power Woes| People suffer as JKPDD clings to its 40-year old ‘outdated infrastructure’

Srinagar, Nov 28 : With the increasing demand of electricity in Jammu and Kashmir, officials have said that the Power Development Department (PDD) was continuing its ‘old and obsolete infrastructure’ that is posing a major hindrance in providing uninterrupted power supply to the citizens. The official documents available with the news agency—(KNO) reads that the UT…

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LG highlights UT administration’s efforts for the welfare & development of tribal communities over the past few years

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 17: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Saptah’ celebration at the Convention Centre, Jammu. The iconic week event is dedicated to the memory of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, brave tribal freedom fighters and to celebrate and commemorate the glorious history of tribal communities, culture and achievements. In his address, the Lt…

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Delimitation a mere excuse to delay elections in J&K, says Omar Abdullah

Questions why Altaf Bukhari was not detained in 2019 when politicians were under detention  Baramulla, Nov 15 : Former chief minister and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah Wednesday held the incumbent government as well as the election commission of India responsible for the delay in J&K elections saying delimitation is a mere excuse. Talking…

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Govt approach towards PDP ‘prejudiced’: Iltija Mufti

Srinagar, Oct 24:  Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti Tuesday upbraided local administration for having a ‘prejudiced’ approach towards PDP. She said scores of party leaders including the General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura have either been house arrested or locked up in police stations. “We wanted to protest against Israeli aggression towards Palestine. Being a…

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World Mental Health Day | Mental health issues in Kashmir higher than global average

Experts stress empathy for healthier, mentally resilient Valley Srinagar, Oct 10 : The Kashmir Valley grapples with a higher prevalence of mental health issues compared to the global average, a situation attributed to various factors including conflict, climatic conditions, and economic challenges. Despite these challenges, approximately 85 percent of the population maintains a healthy lifestyle, said…

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Lt Governor inaugurates 3-day Ayurveda Parv to promote holistic principles and best practices of Ayurveda

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 15: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the three-day Ayurveda Parv, organized by Akhil Bhartiya Ayurveda Mahasammelan Trust, Ministry of AYUSH & Directorate of AYUSH-J&K, at Dental College Srinagar. In his address, the Lt Governor appreciated the endeavor to promote holistic principles and best practices of Ayurveda in J&K and the country. It…

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