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GCW M.A. Road hosts workshop on ‘Inter-Generational Bonding’

EDUCATION

Government College for Women, M. A. Road Srinagar organized a workshop on ‘Intergenerational Bonding’ on Thursday (March 24, 2022). The aim of the event was to sensitize youth about the importance of elderly in the society and highlight the various issues faced by senior citizens. The event was organised by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication of the college in collaboration with the National Institute of Social Defence, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Arungraha Regional Research and Training Centre on Ageing, Delhi. Vice-Chancellor, Cluster University Srinagar, Prof. (Dr.) Qayyum Husain was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The main resource persons for the workshop were Dr Zubair Saleem (Nodal Officer for Geriatric Medicine, Kashmir Division and Head, D...

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27 employees found absent in Shopian

SHOPIAN

The District Magistrate (DM), Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya today during a surprise inspection in Government offices found 07 employees of Municipal Committee Shopian and 20 employees of R&B division Shopian including one senior officer absent from their duties. Taking serious note of their unauthorized absence, the DM said that stern action shall be initiated against the absentees under rules. The DM also called for explanations from the officer/officials, who were found absent during the inspection. The DM directed for remaining punctual in future and said that such inspections will continue in future also and dereliction of unauthorized absence will not be tolerated at all.(GNS)

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Two months after receiving burn injuries, Srinagar woman dies at SMHS hospital

REGIONAL

A woman, who had suffered burn injuries in January this year, succumbed here at SMHS Hospital on Friday. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a lady (name withheld) resident of Qamarwari had suffered burn injuries in an incident at her residence in January. Subsequently, she was shifted to SMHS hospital, where she was being treated for more than two months, however, she succumbed to her burn injuries today.buy levitra online https://blackmenheal.org/wp-content/themes/twentytwentytwo/inc/patterns/new/levitra.html no prescription Meanwhile, a police officer told KNO that a case under section 309 has already been registered in this regard and further investigation is going on—(KNO)

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In a first, Pakistan Military unveils the nuclear shelling machine Howitzer

INTERNATIONAL

Pakistan’s military showcased the multi-dimensional capabilities and highlighted key inductions including Chinese-made SH-15 self-propelled howitzer during the Pakistan Day parade, media reported. The modern artillery is fully capable to hit at a greater distance and is mounted on 6×6 Shaanxi truck chassis with an armoured cabin at the front and one 155 mm gun-howitzer mounted at the rear of the vehicle. SH-15 is said to be a supreme ‘shoot and scoot’ artillery weapon for the use of nuclear shells. Pakistan Army acquired the wheeled self-propelled howitzer amid a major program to modernize its artillery forces, as it is lighter than a tracked howitzer and can be more easily deployed in the mountainous region. The weapon system has a maximum firing range of 20 km with standard ammu...

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CS’s directions thrown to winds; PIA being probed by ACB for fraudulent drawl of funds allowed to resume training under Himayat Scheme

OTHERS

Despite J&K chief secretary Arun Kumar Mehta’s clear instructions to the authorities that the project implementing agencies (PIAs) engaged for training youth under the Government of India’s Himayat scheme shouldn’t have any case registered against them in the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), a Vishakhapatnam-based PIA whose role is under scanner of the prestigious anti-graft agency for fraudulent drawal of funds has resumed training at its centers in Kashmir, raising questions on the administration’s oft-repeated claims about zero tolerance on corruption. In a meeting held in January this year, J&K Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta directed the authorities that PIAs which are not involved in any case in ACB should be engaged for training/placement of the identified youth. “While ...

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JK sees 72 lakh tourists since September 2021: Admin

OPINIONS

More than 1.43 lakh tourists visited J&K in December 2021 and the number of tourists who visited J&K since September 2021 is over 72 lakh, the Tourism Ministry said on Thursday. While replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, Minister of Tourism G Kishan Reddy, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the winter season has witnessed 100 percent occupancy of hotels in Srinagar and other tourist destinations. He said that on 28 June 2021 the government announced a stimulus package to boost diverse sectors of the economy affected by COVID-19 pandemic. The package comprises a total of 17 measures in three broad categories, which include economic relief from pandemic with special focus on health and reviving travel and tourism sectors and impetus for growth and employ...

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Hide-out busted in Tral orchards

OTHERS

Joint Forces busted a militant hide-out in Midora Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Official sources said that during a routine search operation in the orchards, Joint Forces unearthed a militant hideout. They said that some rusty utensils and cooking items, besides shoes and socks, were recovered from the hideout.buy flagyl online https://www.conci.com/wp-content/themes/twentyfifteen/inc/new/flagyl.html no prescription Police in this regard have registered a case under relevant sections of law. (KNT)

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Army man from Qazigund dies at Delhi hospital

REGIONAL

A 24-year-old Army man from Qazigund area of Kulgam, who was undergoing treatment at AIIMS New Delhi, died on Friday.buy premarin online http://padstyle.com/wp-content/languages/new/premarin.html no prescription Official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that an army man identified as Waseem Yousuf (24), son of Mohammad Yousuf Rather from Razloo Kund area of Qazigund dies at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi during treatment of disease. "An Indian Army soldier posted in Odisha, the northeastern part of the country dies today at hospital in New Delhi", official said, adding that he was being treated there since few months for a disease which he contacted during the line of duty. His body is being flown to his native village for last rites, he said—(...

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Tractor trolley crushes woman to death in Poonch

OTHERS

A woman was on Friday afternoon crushed to death by a tractor trolley vehicle on highway in Surankote area of Poonch. Police officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that an accident took place on Friday afternoon when a woman was walking along highway and was crushed by a tractor trolley vehicle at Dundak village. “The body of woman was taken into possession and further legal formalities are going on on,” SHO Surankote, Mohammad Niaz said. He added that cognizance of the matter has been taken and identified the deceased as Zanoo Begum (60), wife of Kamal Din of Lathoong village—(KNO)

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Body of 27-yr-old girl found in Poonch river

REGIONAL

The body of a 27-year-old girl from Saujiyan area of Poonch district was on Friday found lying in a river in Poonch.buy diflucan online gaetzpharmacy.com/diflucan.html no prescription According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a girl identified as Raseela Kouser (17) daughter of Munir Hussain of Saujiyan, who was at her relative's home in Poonch town, was found dead today. "She left her relative's house last night and went missing and her body was found lying in river today,” officials said. Soon after receiving information, police officials said, SSP Poonch Rohit Baskotra himself alongwith Deputy SP HQ Nawaz Ahmed and SHO Poonch SD Singh reached the spot. "We have taken body of the deceased girl into our possession and formalities are going on while an investig...