Continuing education

One of the major dilemmas the authorities are facing during these testing times is the stand that needs to be taken as far as the education sector is concerned. The sector that has witnessed a closure for almost one and a half year now has raised several questions especially when it comes to deal with […]
Human resource in peril…..but do we care?

Syed Tajamul Islam Surprisingly, the life we breathe is too much overloaded with the gifts of revolutionised technology and wonders of science, to prepare us modernised contended and parallel to the figure of 21st century world. From silicon chips to NASA spaceships, our modern life is altogether different and matchless with those inscribed on the […]
The amazing nature
N J Ravi Chander My niece-in-law, H Akshaya, and her kin live in a charming house in Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, fringed by woods on one side and a lovely lake on the other. Snakes and other small wildlife frequent the place, while the lake bustles with waterfowl. One can also spot peacocks, bulbuls, parrots and other […]
Poshan Abhiyaan scheme and its aftermath
Sheikh Mohsin Every year numerous reports and indices are revealed via local and international platforms covering wide spectrum of issues ranging from health, education, literacy, ease of doing business, climate change, biodiversity to poverty and happiness etc. It’s these indexes by virtue of which respective States come across their performances (good or bad). Responsible Nations […]
At much greater risk
Dr.SS Sibia The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the Nation ferociously, with continuous health crisis day-by-day, new study reveals that patients with pre-existing heart conditions are highly vulnerable to catch the infection. While various precautions are being taken by the Government to gradually unlock, it is advised for such patients to take additional precautionary measures. With […]
Police busts mobile phones theft case

Rag pickers from Delhi involved in the robbery arrested
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police Friday busted a mobile phone theft racket by arresting three persons, all residents of Delhi, and recovered stolen mobile phones worth Rs 25 lakh from the arrested burglars. Addressing a press conference at District Police Office (DPO) Srinagar, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar Dr Haseeb Mughal said that on […]
CBI arrests official for accepting bribe
Srinagar: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Assistant Director, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) Jammu and Kashmir, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. five thousand from the complainant. According to a statement issued by the agency, a case was registered on a complaint against an Assistant Director, BCAS under […]
Ensure our settlement in Kashmir at one place: KP’s tell Lt Guv
Jammu: A delegation of displaced Kashmiri Pandits met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and demanded one place for their settlement in Kashmir, constitution of a welfare board for the community and a trust to protect temples in the valley. The delegation was headed by All Parties Migrants Coordination Committee (APMCC) chairman Vinod Pandit, the organisation representing […]
South Kashmir youth goes missing, family seeks help in tracing him
Anantnag: A youth from Srigufwara Tehsil in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district has gone missing three days back and the family has failed to trace him since then, reports said. Shakeel Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat resident of Chenigund Kanelwan Srigufwara Anantnag is missing since Tuesday evening and his family has sought help from […]