Avoiding mobile phone habits
Vijay Garg Due to the communication revolution in today’s modern age, everyone is using mobile phones. Some people use it so much that they spend more than a quarter of the day talking on their cell phones or hooked to the world of internet. People are suffering from high blood pressure due to its excessive […]
Ladakh seen a new dawn post abrogation of Article 370
Jamyang Tsering Namgyal When the golden hues of a snow capped peak shimmer in the dancing blue-green waters of the Sindhu River, even the most die-hard cynic is mesmerised by the magic nature has bestowed upon Ladakh. For years, Ladakh has been looked upon, talked and written about as that ‘paradise’ which is the ultimate […]
JK launches Film Policy to promote shooting destinations (LEAD)
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has launched the Union Territory’s Film Policy, which officials said has been worked out to facilitate the overall growth of the film industry in the region, including setting up of a film development council and revival of closed cinema halls. The policy, launched at a star-studded event […]
Aamir Khan calls it ‘moment of happiness’
Srinagar: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has said the Jammu & Kashmir’s Film Policy-2021, launched by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, will facilitate the shooting of movies in the valley, known for its beautiful locales. The new Film Policy was launched by the Lt Governor at a star-studded event here on Thursday in the presence of the […]
Lt Guv lays foundation stone of office-cum-yatri niwas
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday laid the foundation stone of the office-cum-yatri niwas of the Shrine Board here which would provide best-in-class facilities to the devotees of Shri Amarnathji, an official said. The facility is being built over 25 kanal of land at Pantha Chowk in the outskirts of the city. […]
Independence Day celebrations: Advisor Bhatnagar reviews preparations of HED
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Friday chaired a meeting of Higher Education Department (HED) to review the preparations of department for celebrating the 75th Independence Day. The meeting was attended by Director Colleges, J&K, Prof. Yasmeen Ashai and other concerned officials of the department while as Principals of various Degree Colleges participated […]
HED faculty directed not to participate in DD, AIR programs
SRINAGAR: The Higher Education Department (HED) has asked its faculty members not to participate in Doordarshan and All India Radio programmes without obtaining prior permission. “It has been brought to the notice of Higher Education Department that certain Faculty Members are participating in Doordarshan and all India Radio programmes instead of performing their legitimate duties, […]
Competitive exams: Public Libraries offer free access to latest reference material
SRINAGAR6: The Director Libraries & Research, Mohammad Rafi Friday conducted surprise inspection of various Public Libraries in District Budgam to take stock of the facilities available there. The Director called for making available the latest reference books and study material in all the Public Libraries for various Competitive Examinations including IAS, JKAS, NEET, JEE, CAT, […]
Dir Tourism flags off tour operators group to Gurez
SRINAGAR: Director, Tourism, Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo Friday flagged off a group of travel operators to Gurez for a familiarization visit. The group of travel operators would visit the Gurez valley to make an on the spot assessment of the tourist potential particularly adventure tourism and identify recreational spots for the visitors. Interacting with […]
13 hospitalized after consuming wild mushrooms
Ganderbal: At least 13 persons have been hospitalized after consuming forest mushrooms at Banjar Basti Gutlibagh area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. Official sources said that soon after villagers consumed the forest variety of mushrooms, commonly known as ‘Jangal Hedar’, they complained of vomiting, diarrhea and other allergies. They said at least 13 people complained […]
