Don’t ignore the libraries

The world has changed in many ways and so has the peoples taste and likes on reading also. Today the use of internet, social media and over dependence on the visual media has meant that people including the younger generations have started to ignore or avoid the printed word. Though the phenomenon may not be […]
Alarming rise of Asthma among children

By: Dr Harish K Verma Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to recurrent episodes of wheezing, coughing, and breathlessness. In recent years, there has been a concerning increase in the prevalence of asthma among Indian children. This article, authored by Dr. Harish, a Pulmonologist at Yatharth […]
Laser vision correction

By: Dr. Mahipal S Sachdev No matter how ready you are for a life without spectacles or contact lenses, the decision to undergo Laser Vision Correction is a big one. Your eyes are most important, and you want to make sure that the procedure you undergo offers you the maximum safety, precision and comfort. For […]
CS, DG NIFT address new batch of students at Budgam Campus

BUDGAM: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary (CS) Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on Thursday visited the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) at its Ompora campus in Budgam. During his visit, the Chief Secretary addressed the new batch of students who got their admissions at the institute during the current academic session-2023. The Chief Secretary, while […]
JKCCC presents dividend cheque of ₹ 1.0 Cr to CS

SRINAGAR: The Managing Director, J&K Cable Car Corporation (JKCCC) Thursday hands-over cheque worth ₹ 1.0 Cr to government through Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta. The Chief Secretary took this occasion to compliment the Corporation for this milestone of achieving record revenue of ₹ 100 Cr. He advised the Corporation to use this revenue in […]
Comm Secy I&C visits manufacturing units of JKI in Srinagar
Takes stock of their functioning
SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce (I&C), Vikramjit Singh, Thursday visited two major manufacturing units of Jammu Kashmir Industries Limited (JKI) at Rajbagh and Bemina here and took stock of functioning of these units. The Commissioner Secretary was accompanied by Managing Director, JKI, Vikas Gupta; Deputy General Manager (P&A), Deputy General Manager (Textiles) and other […]
‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’: DC Pulwama reviews preparations for events to be held under the campaign
SRINAGAR: A meeting to review the preparations regarding different programmes to be held under the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’, campaign was held Thursday under the chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom at Circuit House, Pulwama. At the outset, DC highlighted the importance of ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign and said that it […]
Chairperson, DDC Kulgam reviews status of developmental works
KULGAM: In order to review the status of developmental works going on in block Pombay, a meeting of officers was Thursday held under the chairmanship of Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Kulgam, Mohd Afzal parray at his office chamber, here. During the meeting, concerned BDO apprised the chair about the status of works in the […]
DC Shopian reviews preparations for ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign
SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Faz Lul Haseeb Thursday convened a meeting of all concerned officers to review the preparations for conduct of “Meri Maati Mera Desh” campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in the district. At the outset, the chair was briefed about the “Meri Maati Mera Desh” campaign including its components viz. […]