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Prof Romshoo elected Fellow of Indian Society of Geomatics

Srinagar: The prestigious Indian Society of Geomatics (ISG) has elected Prof Shakil A Romshoo, Dean of Research at the University of Kashmir, as its Honorary Fellow. Dr K. Sivan, Chairman, Indian Space

Dec. 24, 2020

DDC Polls: Forging alliance with other parties was very tough decision, says Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar,: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah Wednesday said that forging alliance with other political parties in the DDC polls was a very tough decision but it was taken for the larger interests

Dec. 23, 2020

Centre will invest Rs 30,000 crore in next 3 years for peace, stability, development in J&K: LG Sinha

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that in a major push to development, peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir, the Centre will invest Rs 30,000 crore in the next three years ”

Dec. 23, 2020

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CBI arrests Kashmir resident for online child porn racket targeting US-based minors

New Delhi: The CBI has arrested a Srinagar resident for allegedly running a racket that involved circulating child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the internet after targeting USA-based minors with the help

Dec. 22, 2020

Power reforms: PDD to install 57k app-based smart meters in Srinagar to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply

SRINAGAR: Power Development Department (PDD) will be installing over 57000 App-based smart meters in Srinagar city in next three months to control the load and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to consumers. PDD

Dec. 21, 2020

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40-day harshest winter period ‘Chillai-Kalan’ to begin from tomorrow

Srinagar: There was some improvement in the minimum temperature across Kashmir on Sunday but the valley continued to experience sub-zero nights, even as the 40-day harshest winter period – ”Chillai-Kalan” – starts

Dec. 20, 2020

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Late marriage fallout: J&K among four states, UTs with lowest fertility rate among men, women

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has the fourth-lowest Total Fertility Rate (TFR) among men and women in the country. National Family Health Survey-5 has revealed that TFR in Jammu and Kashmir, which was

Dec. 18, 2020

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Judge adjourns Gulmarg land scam hearing for ‘lack of powers’

Srinagar: Special judge anti-corruption court on Tuesday adjourned hearing of the infamous Gulmarg land scam case for want of powers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The first additional district and sessions judge,

Dec. 15, 2020

After jumping numerous deadlines, Malshahi Bagh water canal breach to be fixed next month

Srinagar: After jumping umpteen deadlines, Jammu and Kashmir government has announced to complete the restoration work of Malshahi Bagh canal in the next few weeks. The canal had developed a breach due to sloughing

Dec. 14, 2020

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Breakups to family conflicts: 3% of drug addicts in Kashmir are women

Srinagar: Twenty-two-year-old Sadiya (name changed) was overwhelmed with guilt when her father caught her consuming drugs. Infuriated by her actions, her father banished her from home leaving her to the mercy of