Think for the future
Kashmir witnessed a drought like situation for almost six month this summer. For almost half a year we have had no or very little rain and this meant that the entire water bodies in Kashmir valley were almost dry as no drop of additional water entered their periphery. This meant that there was no challenge […]
Share trading in Islamic Finance
Fahid Fayaz Darangay Shares are units of equity ownership interest in a corporation that exist as a financial asset providing for an equal distribution in any residual profits, if any are declared, in the form of dividends. Shareholders may also enjoy capital gains if the value of the company rises. Shares represent equity stock in […]
Calorie intake among school going kids rose during pandemic
Dr Mudita Dhingra While the COVID era has resulted in a major health crisis, globally, prolonged closure of schools is also one of the most disruptive forces for the school going kids. For almost a span of six months since the inception of COVID 19, the schools have been shut down, restricting the children in […]
DDC polls are for local issues, not for ‘bigger’ political problems, say voters
Gund: Several voters in Ganderbal district on Saturday said that the District Development Council (DDC) polls are to elect people who can solve basic problems and “bigger issues” like restoration of special status should be left for assembly and parliamentary elections. The eight-phase DDC polls are the first elections in Jammu and Kashmir since it […]
Srinagar-Leh road thrown open for LMV’s
Ganderbal/Srinagar: The Srinagar-Leh Highway was thrown open for Light Motor Vehicles (LMV’s) on Saturday after remaining closed for five days due to snow and slippery road conditions. An official said that the highway has been thrown open for one way traffic and today vehicles were allowed to move towards Kargil from Sonmarg. He said only […]
Webinar series on ‘Covid-19 and Mental Health’ inaugurated at KU
Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad Saturday urged academics to extend all-out support to their students to cope with the psychological impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. Addressing as chief guest an inter-institutional webinar series titled ‘Covid19 and Mental Health’, Prof Talat said it was important for teachers to extend their full support […]
Lt Guv releases Panchayat Newsletter ‘Parivartan’
First ever publication released in five official languages
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha released Panchayat Newsletter “Parivartan”- a first ever publication in five official languages of J&K here at Raj Bhavan. The Lt Governor appreciated the initiative of the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj for coming out with a publication in all the five official languages of J&K – Dogri, Urdu, […]
Div Com visits B’pora, inspects Wular Lake conservation works
BANDIPORA: The Divisional Commissioner (DIV Com) Kashmir P K Pole Saturday visited Bandipora and inspected Wular lake conservation works by Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA). The Div Com during the visit was accompanied by Chief Executive Director WUCMA Farooq Gillani and Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr. Owais Ahmed. The Chief Executive Director WUCMA briefed the […]
