IISc’s ‘warm’ Covid vaccine effective against all major variants: Study
New Delhi: A heat-tolerant COVID-19 vaccine formulation developed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru has proven effective against all current SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern, according to a study in animals. The research, published in the ACS Infectious Diseases journal on Thursday, showed the vaccine formulations by IISc-incubated biotech start-up Mynvax triggered a strong […]
A curse called corruption
Amir Bashir Jan In general, corruption is a form of dishonesty or criminal activity or unethical conduct performed by a person or organization entrusted with a position of authority, often to acquire illicit or personal benefit. It is a social issue which adversely affects the economic growth and prosperity of a country. Corruption may include […]
Creating literary interest in students
Vijay Garg It is very important for every educational institution to have a library full of books. If students spend at least two periods a week in the library in the presence of language teachers then the idea of creating literary interest among students can be turned into a reality. Different books from the library, […]
Let me fall
Mir Amir Manzoor Let me fall freely That your hands will catch me Relaxing in cloudy dreams Thinking about your words Let me walk lonely on streets That I interact with your scenes Your brume promises when I thought I laugh for hours where I was Let me bow down my own head To keep […]
Beautiful little work
Navreen Tabassum Bhat As I stepped down the lap of my mother The flattering steps of a toddler I didn’t bother As the time rolled by I grew up. Didn’t cry Then my mother dear Whose finger I hold Took me to a beautiful world Kindergarten she told I knew not the world so huge […]
Pros and cons of online examination
Mohammad Nadeem Parray The online examination system has ushered a revolution in how examinations are being conducted traditionally. The online exam advantages are multifold, especially with the ongoing pandemic impacting the global education landscape. Online exams have ensured educational continuity, providing the option of taking an exam remotely in a secure virtual environment using the […]
Lt Guv inaugurates Peerkho-Mahamaya section of Jammu ropeway
JAMMU: Giving a determined push to the tourism sector in the Jammu region, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Friday inaugurated the much-awaited 1.18 km long Peerkho-Mahamaya section of Jammu Ropeway. Speaking on the impact of the prestigious project on tourism, the Lt Governor observed that the complete operationalization of the Jammu Ropeway would give a further […]
ITI Shopian waits for completion of main campus
Pulwama: The main administrative-cum-workshop block building at Industrial Training Institute (ITI) is awaiting completion even after 16 years since the work was kick started to complete the project in 2006. Official sources said that due to dispute over funds between Jammu and Kashmir Protects Construction Corporation (JKPCC) and Technical Education department, the building is lying […]
Govt focusing on various measures for tribal migratory population: Dr Shahid
SRINAGAR: The government has initiated a slew of measures towards providing facilities to tribal migratory population with focus on infrastructure development, healthcare, livestock improvement, income generation and skill development based on ongoing survey. Pertinently, plan formulation under Integrated Village Development Scheme has already been initiated for overall tribal development at village level. This was informed […]
Justice Magrey, Justice Dhar inaugurates ADR centre at Kulgam
KULGAM: Jammu and Kashmir High Court Judge and Executive Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey along with Justice Sanjay Dhar, Administrative Judge District Kulgam Friday visited Kulgam where they jointly inaugurated Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (ADRC). It was revealed that the ADR Complex has been constructed with an estimated cost of Rs. […]
