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'Biological Activity On Exoplanet May Change How We See Night Sky'
Evidence of biological activity outside the solar system can potentially change the way the night sky is fundamentally perceived, from seeing it as a physical, inanimate sky to thinking of it as a \"living sky\", astrophysicist Nikku Madhusudhan has said.
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LG Attends Inaugural Ceremony Of Ram Katha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Saturday attended the inaugural ceremony of Ram Katha, at Srinagar, by Pujya Morari Bapu.
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‘Rising Fatty Liver Cases In Kashmir Due To Sedentary Lifestyles’
SRINAGAR: Health experts in Kashmir have raised concerns over the increasing prevalence of fatty liver disease in the region. They say the condition is primarily due to sedentary lifestyles and widespread consumption of junk food, particularly among the youth.
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Drugs Serious Threat To Well-Being Of Humanity: HC
\"Drug trafficking and abuse has continued its significant toll on valuable human lives and progressive years of nation around the globe,\" the court said, adding, \"With the growth and development of world economy, drug sufficiency has also seen ceaselessly trafficking various type of drugs from one corner to other endangering availability of vulnerable segment of society who fall into trap of drug peddlers and traffickers.\"
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Kashmir's Bestseller Bids Farewell
As Kashmir's iconic bookstore shutters after 45 years, the valley loses more than just a shop. It loses a sanctuary of musing, memory, and meaning.
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Govt Committed To Business-Friendly Reforms: CM
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday reiterated his government's commitment to creating a business-friendly environment by streamlining regulatory frameworks and cutting down compliance burdens across sectors in the Union Territory.
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SMC Deploys 104 Dewatering Stations In City
In response to continuous rainfall on Friday night and throughout Saturday, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Commissioner Dr. Owais Ahmad visited multiple locations across the city to assess the waterlogging situation and oversee mitigation efforts.
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Agha Baqir’s Death Mourned By Ayatollah Khamenei’s India Office
In an eloquent expression of bereavement, the Office of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in New Delhi, has articulated a profound sorrow over the passing of the eminent Kashmiri theologian and jurist, Agha Syed Mu-hammad Baqir Al-Mousavi.
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A Chronicle of Clarity in a Valley of Fog
Kashmir: Shock, Fury, Turmoil isn't just about a political strife or a religious artifact; it's about a people grappling with a loss that extends far beyond a single object.
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Valley Weather Turns Harsh: Rain, Snow, Hail Disrupt Life
MeT Issues Alerts, Advises Caution
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IPL Clasico: Change In Strategy For Resurgent MI Against CSK
Chennai Super Kings' poor form may take the sheen off the return leg of this year's IPL Clasico but for Mumbai Indians, the contest will present a challenge to change strategy in order to maintain their winning run here on Sunday.
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Inter-School Zonal TT Tournament Held In Budgam's Beerwah
The Department of Youth Services and Sports Budgam organised an Inter-School Zonal Level Table Tennis tournament in Beerwah on Friday.
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The Quiet Coup in Kashmir's Academia
Jammu and Kashmir's plan to extend professors' retirement age on merit risks turning into another tale of privilege dressed as performance.
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Arshid Rather: Driving Force Behind Kabaddi's Resurgence In J&K
Senior national player and NIS-certified coach Arshid Rather has emerged as a pivotal figure in the resurgence of Kabaddi in J&K, playing a transformative role in developing the sport and inspiring a new generation of athletes across the region.
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SKIMS Medical College Launches Youth Screening Program For NAFLD
On the occasion of World Liver Day, SKIMS Medical College, Bemina organized an Awareness-cum-Screening Program focusing on NonAlcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) among youth, aged 18 to 25 years.
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Waterlogging On Key City Roads Sparks Anger
Srinagar: Frequent waterlogging in several parts of Srinagar, particularly on the Humhama-Airport Road-a VVIP route leading to the city's international airport continues to cause massive traffic jams and inconvenience to commuters, residents, and tourists.
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MHA Panel To Visit J&K From Apr 26
Srinagar: The parliamentary standing committee on Home Affairs is scheduled to visit Jammu & Kashmir from April 26.
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Jhelum Is Dying. Why's Nobody Accountable?
Unchecked sewage from Kashmir towns is polluting the lifeline of the Valley. The Pollution Control Committee must act before courts force its hand—again.
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Tourism Deptt Issues 'Safety Guidelines' For Shikara operators
Srinagar: Days after a boat capsizing incident, the Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir, has issued a set of mandatory safety guidelines to prevent mishaps and ensure smooth operations.
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Nearly 400 Posts Vacant In SMHS Hospital, Reveals RTI
'Despite Staff Shortage, Around 17,000 Surgeries Performed In A Year'
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Tens of Thousands Bid Adieu to Agha Syed Baqir
In a moment marked by profound grief and reverence, Kashmir on Friday bade farewell to one of its most esteemed religious luminaries, Allama Agha Syed Baqir Al-Mousvi Al-Najafi, who passed away in the early hours of Friday at SMHS Hospital, Srinagar. He was 85.
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CS Discusses Plans To Boost Tourism In Jammu
JAMMU: A significant move towards revitalising tourism in Jammu division, the Department of Tourism today organised a Strategic and action oriented roadmap to the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, regarding promotion of tourism in the region across sectors during an exclusive meeting held here in the region.
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Heavy Rains, Hailstorm Hit Kashmir Parts
Widespread rains lashed parts of the Kashmir Valley on Friday, while a severe hailstorm wreaked havoc in South Kashmir, particularly in Shopian district, causing extensive damage to orchards.
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Whispers in the Flame
As the Valley marks Fire Services Week, a dramatic spike in forest fires and dwindling water reserves reveal deep vulnerabilities in Kashmir's disaster response infrastructure.
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Fire Guts Seminary In Bemina
At least four firemen were injured after a blaze broke out in Eurasia Colony, Bemina area of Srinagar city on Friday evening.
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Condolences Pour In As Kashmir Mourns Loss Of Agha Syed Baqir
Political Leaders and Public Figures Pay Tribute to Late Cleric
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Dy CM Reviews Progress On Water Supply Projects In Nowshera
Aiming smooth water supply in Nowshera Constituency to ensure summer Season, Deputy Chief Minister, Su-rinder Kumar Choudhary, who is also the local MLA, Friday re-viewed ongoing Jal Shakti Department works besides progress on works being ex-ecuted under JJM, NABARD and UT Capex during a meeting held in this regard.
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Inter-School Chess, Carrom & Yoga Held Across Baramulla
As part of the series, an Inter-School Chess Competition for Under-14 boys began at Boys Higher Secondary School Baramulla. A total of 50 students from different schools of the zone took part in the event.
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JKBOSE Class 12 Results By April 30
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is likely to announce the Class 12th examination results by 30th April.
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Congress Team Meets CM, Discusses J&K Situation
Jammu: A high-level Congress team led by national general secretary Syed Naseer Hussain on Friday called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here and discussed the current political landscape in the Union Territory.
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