Older workers still struggle with work-life balance
By: Candice Harris The idea that we can comfortably manage all the different facets of life work, family, other responsibilities is certainly appealing. But in reality, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to work-life balance especially for older workers. Making up a third of the New Zealand workforce, older workers (aged 55 and older) are a […]
Lt Governor inaugurates temporary CRC for skill development at Jammu

Union Minister lays Foundation stone of CRC Samba JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the temporary Composite Regional Centre (CRC) for skill development, rehabilitation and empowerment of Divyangjan at Jammu. The facility will cater to rehabilitation services for different categories of Divyangjan besides skill development training for their empowerment. The Lt Governor said, Hon’ble Prime […]
Secy Tourism convenes public darbar at Chijhama

Assures prompt redressal of public issues BARAMULLA: Secretary Tourism and Culture, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Thursday convened a public darbar at Chijhama, Baramulla to assess public issues and concerns besides taking stock of development works being executed in the area. The event was among others attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Sopore, Shabir Ahmad Raina, […]
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra: Vikramjit holds public darbar at Assar
DODA: Commissioner Secretary Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh, Thursday held a public outreach programme under Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, at Assar. The visit was aimed to address public grievances and demands besides educating people about numerous government welfare schemes as part of ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra campaign. Addressing the gathering, Commissioner Secretary urged upon […]
Secretary Transport holds public darbar at Tangmarg
Assures timely redressal of public issues TANGMARG: As a sequel towards taking the governance at people’s doorsteps, Secretary, Transport, Prasanna Ramaswamy G, Thursday convened a public darbar at Tangmarg here. The event witnessed overwhelming response from all sections of the society where people apprised the Secretary of issues being faced by them seeking his intervention […]
Gudoora Pulwama residents demand upgradation of power infrastructure

Pulwama: The residents of Eid Gah colony area of Gudoora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are up in arms against the Power Development Department (PDD) for its failure in upgrading power infrastructure in the area. The residents said the a transformer has been installed in Eid Gah Mohalla some 15 years back and since then […]
Murder case: Court awards lifer to three accused
Three others get two year imprisonment Srinagar: Additional & Sessions Court Handwara Thursday pronounced its judgement in a murder case handing life imprisonment to three and two year imprisonment to as many in the murder case pertaining to year 2009. Notably, a case vide FIR number 128/2009 under sections 302, 147, 148, 149 & 323 […]
Two days Purple Fest for specially-abled people begins at Shopian
DC inaugurates the first ever fest, VYOM at Palaash, Pinjoora SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Faz lul Haseeb Thursday kick-started two days purple fest, VYOM-2023 for specially-abled person at Palaash Pinjoora, Shopian in order to honour the talent and felicitate them for their achievements. The two-day festival was organised by the Department of Social […]
DLSA Budgam committed to upliftment of Marginalized Sects of Society
Participates in Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra programme at GHSS Khansahib BUDGAM: In a significant move; District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Budgam under the aegis of J&K Legal Services Authority has participated in Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra programme at Government Higher Secondary School Khansahib. Under the insightful directions of Chairman DLSA Budgam and under the supervision […]
DEO Ganderbal reviews preparedness for forthcoming General Election 2024
GANDERBAL: In order to review the preparedness for upcoming General Elections 2024, an important meeting was held today under the chairmanship of District Election Officer (DEO) Ganderbal, Shyambir here. At the outset, the DEO took a detailed review and emphasized on a comprehensive SVEEP plan, Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) of polling stations, identification of village […]