Preservation needs efforts
Last few weeks really provided an opportunity for all of us to ponder over the plight of water bodies in Kashmir Valley especially Srinagar city. The lost water bodies like Anchar Lake, Khushal Sar and Nala Amir Khan were restored by sincere efforts of some environmental activists besides a genuine help from various government officials […]
Taliban: What could its return to power mean for Afghanistan?
Kaweh Kerami The Taliban is typically portrayed as a group of men with beards and turbans, driven by Islamic fundamentalist ideology and responsible for widespread violence. But to understand the group that is poised to return to power in Afghanistan, and what we might expect from its rule, we need a much more nuanced picture. […]
US-Jordanian ties rejuvenated
Asad Mirza Jordanian King Abdullah became the first Arab leader to meet the US President Joe Biden at the White House on July 19. By granting him this honour the new US administration is putting its weight behind Jordan to become the voice of the region and non-gulf Arab nations, once again. As the Jordanian […]
From poverty to Presidency
Rayees Ahmad Kumar It was indeed an extended family but mother was duty bound to prepare bread for the whole family. She would be busy in her household work from dawn to dusk. During the evenings she routinely prepared food for the family members who would gather around the traditional Chula. One day her attention […]
MeT predicts ‘Good Monsoon Shower’ from Wednesday
Srinagar: Weatherman on Tuesday forecast “good monsoon shower” in J&K especially in morning hours with heavy downpour in Jammu region from July 28-30th. “Today, weather will be mainly hot and humid. Brief spell of light rain is likely towards late afternoon/evening at some places of Jammu and Kashmir,” Director Meteorological Department Sonam Lotus said. “Expect […]
Advisor Khan reviews functioning of various departments
Calls for optimal use of resources in these departments
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan Tuesday chaired a meeting to review the functioning of Stationery & Supplies, Government Press, and ARI &Trainings Departments. A threadbare discussion was held on various aspects of the Stationery & Supplies Department including its functioning, man power management, optimal use of resources, financial position, besides availability of staff […]
Water shortage hits Keller area, locals stage protest
Pulwama: The residents of Ringward area of Keller in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday staged a protest against Jal Shakti department for failing to provide potable water in the area. Amid soaring temperature, the residents including children and women blocked the main road for hours and demanded regular supply of potable water to the […]
Mission Youth invites applications for LG’s ‘Super-75 Boys’ Scholarship
Multiple schemes in offing for youth: Dr Shahid
SRINAGAR: Mission Youth, J&K has launched special scholarship scheme “Super-75 Boys” for meritorious graduate students. It has invited applications for award of Lieutenant Governor’s Scholarship for meritorious male students. The scholarship of Rs One Lakh shall be provided for post-graduate courses in universities and colleges. This is in addition to a similar scheme launched for […]
Kayakalp awards: District Hospital Udhampur bags top position in category of DHs
SRINAGAR; The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday declared awards under “Kayakalp 2020-21”, an initiative for awards to all public health facilities. Pertinently, Kayakalp awards encourage every public health facility in the country to work towards standards of excellence to help facilities stay clean and hygienic. While giving details, Mission Director NHM, J&K, Yasin […]
