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Debate competition on voter awareness under SVEEP held at GCW Nawakadal
Kashmir, State

Debate competition on voter awareness under SVEEP held at GCW Nawakadal

Srinagar, Mar 27:  On the directions of the District Election Officer (DEO) Srinagar, a debate competition on voter awareness under the banner of Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) was today organised at Government College for Women Nawakadal, here to sensitize students about the significance of participation in the electoral process. Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Khalid Hussain Malik; Principal of the College, Prof Mohammed Farooq Mir and Chief Education Officer Srinagar and Nodal Officer SVEEP, Abdul Hamid Fani; Officers of District Election Authority, staff of the College and other concerned were present in the event. The debate competition was held on the topic ‘Is Political Parties’ Interaction a Threat to the Integrity of Adult Fr...
LS POLLS-2024 | Polling staff imparted training on handling EVMs, VVPAT machines in Srinagar
Kashmir, State

LS POLLS-2024 | Polling staff imparted training on handling EVMs, VVPAT machines in Srinagar

Srinagar, Ma 27: Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections, a series of training sessions on proficient handling of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines for polling staff were Wednesday held in all assembly segments of Srinagar district. An official spokesman in a statement issued here said that at the Government College of Education, the training session was conducted under the supervision of the District Election Officer (DEO), Srinagar, Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat to impart the necessary training to the designated polling staff on the efficient operation of EVMs and VVPAT machines in the upcoming elections. On the occasion, a practical demonstration was given to the participant trainees regarding the functioning of EVMs and VVPA...
NLCO Chairman awarded with 3rd Chandigarh Green Award 2024
Kashmir, State

NLCO Chairman awarded with 3rd Chandigarh Green Award 2024

Chandigarh, Mar 27:  Chairman of the Nigeen Lake Conservation Organisation (NLCO), Manzoor Wangnoo was honoured with the prestigious 3rd Chandigarh Green Award 2024 by the Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID), Chandigarh on Wednesday. A statement of the NLCO issued here said that the award was conferred to Wangnoo at a momentous occasion at the Chandigarh Climate Meet, an international conference focusing on ‘Environment and Sustainable Development’. It said that the accolade was presented in the presence of distinguished delegates and environmentalists from across the country for his contributions and efforts in revitalising the lakes and water bodies of Kashmir. The statement said that Wangnoo has been spearheading the public-led campaign ‘Mission...
BJP will be able to revoke AFSPA: Anurag Thakur
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BJP will be able to revoke AFSPA: Anurag Thakur

Jammu, Mar 27:  Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting & Sports and Youth Affairs, Anurag Singh Thakur Wednesday stated that BJP ended militancy in J&K, abrogated Article 370 and 35-A and given the improvement in situation, the party would be able to revoke Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA). Speaking to the media, while participating in a bike rally as a part of campaigning for party candidate and the Union Minister of State in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh in Udhampur, Thakur said, “It was Congress whose wrong policies brought militancy in J&K. It gave Article 370 and 35-A to J&K which promoted separatism, leading to militancy. BJP, under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ended militancy in J&K and abrogated Article 370 and ...
AFSPA revocation in J&K will be considered: Amit Shah
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AFSPA revocation in J&K will be considered: Amit Shah

Jammu, Mar 27:  Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asserted that only the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and none else, will be able to save Kashmiriyat and this is his (PM Modi’s) promise to restore real democracy in J&K, for its people. “It will be a democracy empowering all citizens of J&K and not confining to three families,” he said, while also hinting that the revocation of Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) would be considered with the improvement in the situation here in J&K. In an interview to a private news channel, he asserted that the government had a blueprint for change as a part of which Jammu and Kashmir Police was being strengthened. Soon it would be able to handle the law and order situation alone thus enabling gradual withdrawal of other troops...
Kashmiris as collective shall revive the glory of Kashmir: Ashok Bhan
Kashmir, State

Kashmiris as collective shall revive the glory of Kashmir: Ashok Bhan

Srinagar, March 27: Speaking at a function of International peace forum in Delhi today, Ashok Bhan a noted Supreme Court lawyer and Kashmiri Leader said, “the democracy is the only effective means to usher in peace, stability and societal equanimity/inclusiveness in Kashmir.” Bhan said that all the segments of Kashmiris have suffered colossal loss of lives of innocents, destruction of properties and exile of the natives. “Enough is enough let Kashmiris live in peace, inclusive societal frame and with the freedoms guaranteed by the constitution,” he said. He said, although the muscular policy on terrorism and violence is successful in containing terrorism, the crucial task for the government and civil society is to win the hearts and minds of the people by a policy that allows ...
Amit Shah unveils ambitious plans to transform Kashmir’s tourism landscape
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Amit Shah unveils ambitious plans to transform Kashmir’s tourism landscape

Srinagar, March 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has revealed ambitious plans aimed at rejuvenating Kashmir’s tourism sector, with Dal Lake and Gulmarg set to undergo significant transformations to emerge as major tourist attractions. In an address to the people of Kashmir, Shah expressed confidence in the Modi government’s vision, stating, “I want to tell the people of Kashmir that they should visit Tattoo ground, Dal Lake, and Gulmarg after three years. They will get to know the future of Kashmir.” He emphasized the government’s commitment to revitalizing Dal Lake, envisioning it as “one of the world’s most attractive lakes.” Shah further elaborated on the plans, stating, “A Disneyland-like amusement park will be established at Tattoo ground so that tourists can stay there ...
Centre to consider AFSPA revocation, troop withdrawal from J&K: Amit Shah
Kashmir, State

Centre to consider AFSPA revocation, troop withdrawal from J&K: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Mar 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the Centre will consider revoking Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act from Jammu and Kashmir and that it has a roadmap to withdraw troops from the Union Territory. In an interview to Gulistan News, Shah said that the government will surely consider revoking AFSPA from Jammu and Kashmir in the future. “The situation is getting normal and we are speedily considering on revoking the AFSPA from Jammu and Kashmir and a state of change is being considered,” he added. On being asked about decreasing the footprints of security forces in J&K in view of improved law and order situation, he said that the government has already drawn a roadmap for the withdrawal of troops and that the process will be initiated after elections. “...
Night temp rises as Kashmir braces for wet spell
Kashmir, State

Night temp rises as Kashmir braces for wet spell

Srinagar, Mar 27: With overnight cloud cover amid forecast for wet spell, night temperature recorded an increase in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 9.5°C against 5.4°C on the previous night and it was above normal by 34°C for the summer capital of JK for this time of the year. Qazigund recorded a minimum of 8.0°C against 4.4°C on the previous night and it was 3.3°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir, he said. Pahalgam recorded a low of 4.7°C against 0.7°C on the previous night and it was 3.3°C above normal for the famous resort in south Kashmir. Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a minimum of 7.7°C against 6.6°C on the previous night and it was 3.5°C above normal, the offi...
Mustard fields paint Kashmir golden
Kashmir, State

Mustard fields paint Kashmir golden

Srinagar, Mar 26: Mustard fields, which are now in full bloom in the vast tracts of land in Kashmir valley, are wearing eye-catching looks and have become a major attraction for visitors here.This has also led to expectations of the bumper mustard crop. Tourists visiting Kashmir valley from different parts of the country and outside are fascinated by the mustard fields that have turned the Kashmir valley into golden. Tourists visiting Pahalgam, Gulmarg, and Sonamarg witness huge mustard fields in full bloom.The highway stretch from Srinagar to Pahalgam has large mustard fields and many tourists feast their eyes with the scenic view of the blooming mustard flowers. These tourists are seen enjoying the scenic beauty and clicking pictures in the mustard fields.Some tourists said...