MeT predicts mainly dry weather in J&K
Srinagar: The weatherman on Tuesday forecast mainly dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours. An official from the meteorological department here said that no large change was expected in the weather for subsequent two days. As regards the mercury, he said that Srinagar recorded a low of 9.6°C, same as on […]
The shady business
By: Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit In India number of pathology labs are functioning illegally as per the a new survey. There are pathologists who were found signing reports, without supervising the testing. There are many labs that are actually being run by technicians, holding either a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) or Certificate degree in […]
International Teachers’ Day
Why Teachers' dignity is at stake?
By: Abid Hussain Rather A teacher is the main agent responsible for producing and bringing forth a generation on which the future of a nation depends. In other words, as more often it is said, teachers are the nation builders. Their experience and observations play a pivotal role in the personality development of individuals, creation […]
Hybrid learning model needed in higher education
By: Vijay Garg With 2022 commencement in the books and colleges and universities now turning to the upcoming school year, administrators and students alike should discount a recent New York Times piece that argued that if higher education is to thrive, “everyone involved—students, faculties, administrators and the public at large—must insist on in-person classes and […]
Encounter breaks out in Shopian village in south Kashmir
Pulwama, Oct 04: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists at Drach village in Police district Shopian, officials said on Tuesday. An official said that a joint of team of police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of the ultras launched search operation in the area. He said that as […]
JK reports six fresh covid-19 cases
Srinagar, Oct 4: Jammu and Kashmir reported six fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. They said four cases were reported from Jammu and two from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 479180. Among the cases, 173994 are from […]
Train Services from Budgam To Baramulla to remain suspended tomorrow
Srinagar, Oct 4: Authorities have decided to suspend train services from Budgam to Baramulla and vice versa on Wednesday, the day when Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address a public rally in Baramulla district. “Train operation over Budgam-Baramulla section of Kashmir Valley will be suspended on 5 October in connection with the […]
Unidentified female body recovered from River Jehlum in Sopore
Sopore, Oct 04: An unidentified female dead body was found on the banks of river Jhelum at Sher Colony Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday afternoon. Reports said that some locals saw a body of a female floating over river Jhelum at Sher colony Sopore on Tuesday afternoon and accordingly informed the concerned […]
Initial investigation didn’t point towards terror angle in DG Prisons murder: Police
Jammu, Oct 4 (PTI) Police on Tuesday said initial investigations into the murder of Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General (Prisons) Hemant Kumar Lohia here did not point towards the terror angle as efforts are on to arrest his domestic help who has emerged as the main suspect in the case. Lohia was found murdered at […]
Quota benefits to Gujjars, Bakerwals, Paharis in J-K, says Amit Shah
Rajouri (JK), Oct 4 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday announced that the Gujjar, Bakerwal and Pahari communities in Jammu and Kashmir will get reservation benefits in accordance with the recommendations of the Justice Sharma Commission which examined the issue of quota. Addressing a rally here, Shah also said there will be no […]
