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Commissioner Secretary (RDD), Mandeep Kaur reviews development scenario of Poonch

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POONCH, FEBRUARY 28: Commissioner Secretary, Rural Development (RDD) and Panchayati Raj (Mentor Secretary), Mandeep Kaur, today chaired an online review meeting regarding progress on development works and related issues pertaining to Poonch district. She had threadbare discussion on several important government interventions like MGNREGA, Amrit Sarovars, PMAY, AWAAS+, 14FC besides other development related issues concerning […]

Vaishno Devi via ropeway! 12 km journey to be covered in six minutes

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Presently, the pilgrims cover a distance of 12 km long journey on a foot trek up to Bhawan, whereas the ropeway will cover the same journey in 6 minutes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has initiated the construction of a passenger ropeway project between Tarakote and Sanjichhat at Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra. The move aims to […]

Deputy Commissioner Jammu presents PM’s Rashtriya Bal Puraskar-2021 to Harmanjot Singh

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JAMMU, FEBRUARY 14: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Avny Lavasa today handed over the prestigious Prime Minister Rashtriya Bal Shakti Puraskar-2021 to Harmanjot Singh, here at her office chamber. Harmanjot Singh was awarded with Prime Minister’s Rashtriya Bal Puraskar-2021 under the innovation category. The award was announced in 2021 which was handed over to Harmanjot through Deputy […]

Prakash Ram Bhatt: The Poet Who Brought Ramayana to Kashmir

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Prakash Ram Bhatt, the 19th century Kashmiri Sufi poet known for his evocative and simple writing style, his Ramayana became the first epic poetry written in Kashmiri language, His poetry is still recited and admired by people from all walks of life, and his legacy continues to inspire. By Imran Yousuf Prakash Ram Bhatt was […]

Pieces of History

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A traditional Kashmir home incorporates the architectural heritage and learning of centuries, making it a place chiselled to beat the Valley’s harsh climate. But tradition has fallen back in the race for modernity. By Younus Rashid The oldest house in Kulgam tehsil belongs to Muhammad Yusuf Parray, which still stands tall by the roadside in […]

Ready for transactions via e-rupee, says Mumbai fruit vendor selected by RBI for digital currency pilot

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This fruit vendor is among the chosen few in Mumbai for the RBI’s pilot project on e-rupee. By Pankaj Upadhyay: Bacche Lal Sahani, a fruit vendor in Mumbai, is among the 15,000 people chosen by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for its nationwide pilot project on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or e-rupee. Interestingly, […]