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Dr. Nafiaah Naqash Wins BioCARe Fellowship 2024-25 for Groundbreaking Research on Plastic Waste and Wound Healing

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Dr. Nafiaah Naqash

 Dr. Nafiaah Naqash, a researcher from SKUAST-K, has been awarded the esteemed BioCARe Fellowship 2024-25 by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. Mentored by Dr. Showkeen Muzamil Bashir from the Division of Veterinary Biochemistry, FVSc & AH, SKUAST-K, she is set to embark on an innovative research journey. This exceptionally competitive fellowship empowers women scientists across

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kashmir Culture

Hazrat Bulbul Shah Shrine Not Under Waqf Authority, Says Trust Chairman Farooq Renzu

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Hazrat Bulbul Shah Shrine

Chairman of Hazrat Bulbulshah Trust Farooq Renzu Sunday said that the shrine of Hazrat Bulbul Shah (RA) continues to remain outside the ambit of any specified State or Central Waqf authority. Click Here To Follow WhatsApp In a statement issued here, he said the shrine was excluded from the specified list of shrines under the

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Showbiz

Sara Ali Khan Visits Kamakhya Temple,‘I’m Just Indian’ – Sara’s Emotional Response to Faith Backlash

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Sara

Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan, known for her down-to-earth nature, vibrant personality, and deep-rooted love for Indian culture, is once again making headlines—this time not for a film release, but for a soulful spiritual journey. As part of her ongoing temple visits across the country, Sara recently offered her prayers at the Kamakhya Temple in

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Fire and Emergency Services

Jammu & Kashmir Reports 94+ Forest Fires in 11 Days, Authorities Issue Extreme Risk Alerts

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Kashmir Forest Fires

Jammu and Kashmir recorded over 94 forest fire incidents during the past 11 days reveals the official data.It states that over 94 forest fire cases were reported between March 24 and April 3, 2025. The fires have affected at least 15 districts across both Kashmir and Jammu divisions, sparking concern.The highest single-day spike occurred on

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Kashmir services

Power Shutdown Schedule Announced by KPDCL for Multiple Areas in April 2025

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Power shut down

According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, for construction widening/ strengthening of 02 lane by BEACON, the shutdown of 33KV Amargarh Watergam line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Ganapora, Hachipora, Watergam, Hadipora and Safalpora shall remain off while power supply to Ganapora, Hachipora, Watergam, Hadipora, Safalpora and adjoining areas will

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Politics

NC-Led Alliance Passes Resolutions Urging Centre to Respect J&K’s Democratic Mandate

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NC-Led Alliance

 The ruling National Conference (NC) and its alliance partners convened a legislative party meeting in Srinagar on Friday, where they passed two significant resolutions, calling on the central government to respect the democratic mandate of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.The nearly two-hour-long meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, was held at the residence

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Education

Centre Reaffirms Ban on Pakistani Medical Degrees for Indians and OCIs, With Limited Exceptions

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Pakistani Medical Degrees

The Central government has ruled out any possibility of reconsidering its advisory prohibiting Indian nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) with medical degrees from Pakistan from seeking employment or higher education in India. In reply to a question of NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Health and

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Politics

Congress Leadership Meets DCC Presidents to Strengthen Grassroots Organisation in Jammu & Kashmir

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Congress Leadership

A landmark meeting of District Congress Committee (DCC) Presidents was held at the AICC headquarters, Indira Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Congress President Mr. Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition Mr. Rahul Gandhi and other senior party leaders. During the session, Mr.Mallikarjun Kharge and Mr.Rahul Gandhi addressed the gathering and stressed the importance of

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Kashmir

Kashmir Forest Fires Expose Lack of Equipment, Safety Gear for Frontline Workers

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Kashmir Forest Fires

As forest fires continue to engulf large parts of Kashmir, the crisis has laid bare a worrying reality — frontline workers from the Forest, Wildlife, and allied departments are battling the flames with little more than sticks, spades, and their bare hands. With no access to modern firefighting equipment or basic protective gear, these workers

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Politics

NC-Led Alliance Warns Centre to Respect Mandate, Opposes Waqf Bill and LG’s Officer Transfers

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Alliance Warns Centre

For the ‘last time,’ the National Conference (NC) led ruling alliance on Friday warned New Delhi against pushing them to the wall, urging the Centre to respect the mandate of the elected government. The warning came after a two-hour closed-door meeting of NC legislators and its key allies, including Congress, the Communist Party of India

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