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Massive Outstanding Debts to KPDCL | Government Offices, Politicians, Bureaucrats, Hospitals, Security Agencies, and Industries Indebted in the Hundreds of Crores

‘SMC has Rs 3,2,68,735 Cr pending amount; CRPF owes Rs 40 Cr’ Srinagar, Aug 04 : The government offices, politicians, bureaucrats, hospitals, security agencies and industries in Kashmir valley owe a whopping amount of hundreds of crores Rupees to Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on the account of electricity bill. The official figures available with…

Overloading in cabs: RTO Kashmir directs officers to intensify inspections

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SRINAGAR, AUGUST 03: In response to the reports regarding overloading in cabs across city, the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir in a meeting with transport and JKRTC officers today said that such inputs are of a significant concern for authorities and the passengers, which cannot be overlooked. The RTO said that it can compromise the…

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Hateful social media post proves costly for govt employee, attached

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Bandipora, Aug 2: District administration Bandipora attached a government employee for uploading an ‘obnoxious’ post on social, targeting a particular sect. The administration found the post ‘harmful, inimical to peace that had the potential to create a wedge between the two communities in society. The comments were made by a Data Entry Operator at…

LMD Bandipora conducts inspection of Gas Agencies, Rs. 17500 recovered from violators

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BANDIPORA, AUGUST 02: In compliance to the directions of District Administration Bandipora, the Legal Metrology Department (LMD) Bandipora under the supervision of Assistant Controller Legal Metrology on Wednesday conducted inspection of Gas agencies. During the inspection, compliance of directions passed by District administration from time to time was sought. A fine of Rs.17500 was imposed for…

Administration duty-bound to provide safe drinking water: Dr Sehrish

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BARAMULLA, AUGUST 02: As part of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Fortnight programme, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar today visited Wussan Aglar Pattan where she inspected the Water Supply Scheme constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 4.95 Crores. During inspection, Dr Sehrish had a detailed assessment of the status of the…

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Alarming Surge in Lung Cancer Cases Among Non-Smokers Linked to Poor Air Quality: DAK

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Srinagar, Aug 01: On world lung cancer day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday said lung cancer cases are on rise among people who have never smoked because of increasing exposure to toxic air. “Poor air quality is behind spike in lung cancer cases among non-smokers,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said evidence…

Drug abuse, unhygienic dental practices responsible for hepatitis epidemic in Kashmir: DAK on world hepatitis day

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ASIA SPEAKS NEWS NETWORK Srinagar, July 28: On world hepatitis day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday expressed pressing concern over surge in hepatitis cases which has reached to epidemic proportions in Kashmir. “Drug abuse and unhygienic dental practices are responsible for hepatitis epidemic in the valley,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said…

DC Bandipora reviews progress of District Jal Jeevan Mission

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ASIA SPEAKS NEWS NETWORK Directs for close coordination among line departments; timely completion of projects BANDIPORA, JULY 24: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad on Monday convened a meeting to review the progress and discuss further strategies to ensure the efficient implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission in the district. During the meeting,…

DC Kupwara launches “GULABPOSH Project” aimed to transform Anganwadis

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Asia Speaks News Network KUPWARA, JULY 24: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today launched “GULABPOSH Project” in collaboration with Piramal Foundation to transform Anganwadis as part of the Aspirational District Programme. On the occasion, the DC directed the officers to conduct meetings down the line with subordinates for awareness and effective implementation of…

15 cloudburst incidents reported in J&K in July month: MeT

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Predicts more rains till July 28 Srinagar, Jul 24 : Amid frequent wet spells in the ongoing month, Jammu and Kashmir has reported 15 cloudburst incidents in the month of July while the Meteorological department (MeT) is preparing data to see whether the incidents have witnessed an upward trend. According to the news agency— (KNO), Jammu…