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Srinagar, Aug 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for a focused, coordinated and humane response to the growing stray dog menace in Srinagar, directing the concerned departments and Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) to accord the issue top priority and work towards tangible results. Chairing a review meeting on the issue, the Chief Minister observed that the stray dog menace has emerged as one of the foremost practical concerns for residents of Srinagar, with the issue affecting

FRAGRANCE OF IDEAS On every Republic Day and the Independence Day of the nation, the President of India addresses the nation on the eve of the most important two days of the Republic. However, in regard to the Independence Day, the whole focus of the nation remains on the address of the Prime Minister from the ramparts of the Lal Qila in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation consecutivelyfor the 13th time from the ramparts of the Lal Qila on the Independence Day this year. Kee

Srinagar, Aug 24: Social Welfare Department, SANKALP-HEW Srinagar organised an Open-End Discussion on Ending stigma on Menstruation at Islamia College of Science and Technology, Hawal, Srinagar, with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding and open dialogue on menstrual health and hygiene. The interactive programme provided a platform for students and participants to openly discuss various aspects related to menstruation, including menstrual hygiene, health concerns, common misconcep

Srinagar, Aug 24: As Jammu and Kashmir prepares to observe Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) on Wednesday, National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Mondayseparately urged the administration to put in place comprehensive arrangements at major shrines across the Union Territory. Dr. Farooq called upon the administration to ensure adequate facilities for devotees at the Asar-e-Sharif Dargah Hazratbal and other prominent shrines, including uni

Srinagar, August 24: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Monday urged the administration to ensure adequate arrangements well in advance for the smooth, peaceful and hassle-free observance of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), being observed on Wednesday. In a statement, Bukhari stressed the need for uninterrupted power supply and adequate availability of drinking water throughout the occasion, particularly at places expected to witness large gatherings. He also called upon the administrat

Srinagar, Aug 24: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has arrested accused Junaid Ul Islam, son of Nazir Ahmad Baba, resident of Alamdar Colony, Phase 1, Charar-e-Sharief, Budgam, from Mangammanapalya, Bangalore. The arrest was made in compliance with orders of the Honble Court of 4th Additional Munsiff Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, which had issued a warrant against him. He was wanted in FIR No. 07/2025 under Section 420 RPC, Police Station EOW Kashmir, and had been ev