The missing push
Several sectors in Jammu and Kashmir need immediate attention and transport is one among them. The sector can easily be termed as one of the worse sectors that has over the years witnessed neglect, apathy and lack of investment. What has made things worse for this crucial sector is the unending lockdowns since August 2019 […]
Pride: A virus in human heart
Mohammad Hussain Khan Belittling others and thinking of yourself as superior to others means pride. Feeling of superiority is very damaging for the person. It leads to sickness of mind and incorrect behavior. People who live in a state of pride inhabit a dark internal world. Their behaviour is never sincere and genuine. When criticized […]
COVID era puts smokers at risk for neuro-ailments
Dr Shailesh Jain COVID in last 18 months has shown a devastating effect on human life. Apart from affecting the lung, it also affected different part of body. It mainly affects lung and increases level of ferritin, D-Dimer, CRP and cytokines eg IL-6. High levels of all these chemicals may have catastrophic effect on vital […]
Book reading: Students should be encouraged at an early age
Vijay Garg Reading books not only enhances one’s knowledge, but also broadens one’s outlook. He emerges from the realm of narrow-mindedness and embraces humanistic ideas. Large libraries have been built in our society. Libraries are no less than a boon for those who love to read books. In today’s age, writers are writing books on […]
Care for your eyes
Dr Pradeep Sharma Taking utmost care of your eyes is essential as they are the most delicate and important organs of the body. But the rising menace of electronic gadgets in personal and office life is turning everyone into gadget addicts. It is important to know that gadgets do not emit any harmful rays or […]
CS launches Youth Portal, Website of Mission Youth
Says government focuses Youth empowerment through diverse opportunities
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta THursday launched the Website and Youth portal of Mission Youth which will serve as a one-stop platform for registration under several schemes under the Mission. The new portal will facilitate the consolidation of youth database for targeted interventions aimed at youth empowerment. Underscoring the importance of the e-service […]
Advisor Baseer Khan visits Kulgam
Inspects Rural Development, Flood Protection, PDD works
KULGAM: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, Thursday conducted an extensive tour of Kulgam to inspect various development works being executed in the district besides reviewing Independence Day preparations, flood protection and Power Development Department works. Advisor inspected ongoing restoration work on Hernag at Pahaloo being executed by Rural Development Department under MGNREGA with […]
Reading Zone to be established at Habbakadal: Libraries Dept
SRINAGAR: As a follow-up to the instructions issued by the Lieutenant Governor for digitally transforming the public libraries in J&K, the Director, Libraries & Research, Mohammad Rafi Thursday visited various Public Libraries in Old City of Srinagar to personally take stock of the infrastructure requirement for upgrading these libraries as e-Learning-cum-Career Counselling hubs for the […]
Two gamblers held in Ganderbal: Police
Srinagar: Police on Thursday arrested two gamblers from a gambling site and seized stake money from their possession, a police spokesman said. He said that acting on specific information, a police party from Police Post Shadipora raided a gambling site in forest area of Authkhuroo, Shadipora following an input about gambling activities and apprehended two […]
