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Reviving Traditional Arts and Crafts in Jammu and Kashmir

. Besides the government, the Indian Army has played a pivotal role in promoting, accessing, and reviving Kashmiri crafts by providing small-scale village-level skill centres. These centres have not only boosted the work culture but also given new hope to girls, making them self-reliant. Syed Aaliya. Located in the frontier region of the Himalayas is

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Stop the Genocide of Shias in Pakistan

Let us hope and work for a future where all people, regardless of their beliefs, can live in peace and harmony. Syed Showket In today’s world, everyone has the right to follow their own religion. Whether you are a man or a woman, it should be your personal choice to believe in any faith without

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Representatives for Real Needs: Uncovering Constituency Gems

We need leaders who focus on genuine progress by proposing practical policies and programs that benefit future generations. Each constituency has unique strengths, and our representatives should harness these to drive sustainable development, ensuring growth at the grassroots level and a better future for all. Syed Furkan Assembly elections are approaching, and in Kashmir, we

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Our Environmental Challenges

Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive solutions that balance environmental conservation with economic development Muhammad Aalim Bhat I have witnessed the environmental shifts in Jammu and Kashmir with growing concern, and it’s disheartening to see the valley , once pristine and untouched, now grappling with challenges that were unimaginable just a few decades ago. The environmental

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Varmul Gindo 2024: Baramulla’s First Multi-Discipline Sports Festival Showcases Local Talent

Vaiz Zargar In a remarkable celebration of sportsmanship and community spirit, Baramulla hosted its first-ever multi-discipline sports festival, Varmul Gindo, in September 2024. The event, organized by the J&K Sports Council and the District Sports Association Baramulla, in collaboration with the Indian Army, brought together over 1,600 athletes, both boys and girls, to compete in

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World Environmental Health Day

Darakshan Hassan Bhat The day is celebrated every year under a theme concerning environment, population, pollution, sustainability and all the components of the planet. The theme for this year’s observance is Environmental Health: Creating Resilient Communities through Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, emphasising the connection between environmental health and climate change.

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Role of the Indian Army in maintaining peace in J&K

At present, Indian Army need substantial allocation for human development, in addition to physical development. People at large trust their institution and work culture. Syed Showket Peace in Kashmir would have been a distant dream if the Indian Army had not taken on the challenge during the invasion by raiders in 1947. Without their intervention,

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Securing Borders: Indian Army’s Vigilance and Strategy in JK.

Beyond safeguarding borders from infiltration in Kashmir, the Indian Army has opened previously restricted areas to tourism, boosting local economies. By developing infrastructure and ensuring security, areas like Bungus, Tangdar, and Gurez have transformed from conflict zones into thriving tourist destinations, showcasing the Army’s strategic success over the past decade. Syed Showket The border is

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Our Environmental Challenges

Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive solutions that balance environmental conservation with economic development Muhammad Aalim Bhat I have witnessed the environmental shifts in Jammu and Kashmir with growing concern, and it’s disheartening to see the valley , once pristine and untouched, now grappling with challenges that were unimaginable just a few decades ago. The environmental

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Representatives for Real Needs: Uncovering Constituency Gems.

We need leaders who focus on genuine progress by proposing practical policies and programs that benefit future generations. Each constituency has unique strengths, and our representatives should harness these to drive sustainable development, ensuring growth at the grassroots level and a better future for all. Syed Furkan Assembly elections are approaching, and in Kashmir, we

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