Thresholds on harmful ingredients: Experts call for mandatory food labels as per WHO-mandate
New Delhi: Experts on Wednesday said that India should make it mandatory for manufacturers to put WHO-standard food labels on harmful ingredients to tackle the exponential rise in childhood obesity, early onset of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. According to a statement issued by the People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), the experts said that […]
City Livelihood Centres
The twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar have been witnessing a haphazard growth both in terms of economic development and urbanization. Though the two are interlinked but so far no attention was provided to provide any scientific intervention so that the growth trajectory could have been capitalized in a better way. The growth and expansion […]
Technology: The New Addiction
Vijay Garg Many technocrats, such as Steve Jobs, send their children to schools in the San Francisco Bay area where the use of technology is banned. Perhaps they are aware of the dangers of using technology in the early years of their lives. Many scientists also believe that because touch screen technology is new and […]
Resetting reforms for a resilient, inclusive New India
Nirmala Sitharaman Indian economy is seeing rapid changes, particularly in the last seven years, that are transformational. Time does not give us the luxury for gentle incremental changes which are less disruptive. Moving India away from debilitating socialism to a free market economy suffused with Indian ethos is an enormous task. Socialism, aggravated by a […]
Div Com reviews arrangements for Eid Milad un Nabi (SAW)
Directs officers to ensure Compliance of Covid guidelines
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for observance of forthcoming Eid Milad un Nabi (SAW). Deputy Commissioners of Anantnag, Shopian, Budgam and Bandipora districts participated in the meeting through video conferencing while Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Chief Engineers of various departments, SSP Traffic, SP Hazratbal, JD Information […]
Union MoS concludes two-day visit to Rajouri
RAJOURI: The two-day visit of the Union Minister of State for Law and Justice, S.P Singh Baghel as a part of the public outreach initiative to JK UT concluded today here in Rajouri. On the second day of his tour, the MoS visited Town Hall Rajouri where he facilitated and honoured the Safai Karamcharis for […]
Prof Talat releases book authored by ex-IAS officer
Srinagar: Kashmir University Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad on Wednesday released a book authored by former IAS officer Dr G R Ghani. The book tilted ‘J&K Economy: Strength and Opportunities’ offers insight into the UT’s current economic scenario as well as its future prospects vis-a-vis key economic areas. Addressing academics and students on the occasion, Prof […]
