French President Macron will be Republic Day chief guest: MEA
New Delhi: French President Emmanuel Macron will be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26 that would make him the sixth French leader to grace the prestigious annual event. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Macron will be visiting India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India had […]
The Christmas pudding, an iconic British food
By: Troy Bickham As an American living in Britain in the 1990s, my first exposure to Christmas pudding was something of a shock. I had expected figs or plums, as in the “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” carol, but there were none. Neither did it resemble the cold custard-style dessert that Americans typically call […]
Fostering Women’s Empowerment
By: Munazah Jan Through the years, socio-political challenges have cast shadows across every aspect of life. Nevertheless, women have emerged as resilient catalysts, steering a transformative course. Central to women’s empowerment in Kashmir is education. It is an indispensable avenue that emboldens women to challenge deeply ingrained societal norms and liberate themselves from traditional roles. […]
When Trust Betrays: The Dark Side of Influencer-Backed Scams
By: Dr Mudasir Ahmad Gori Online scamming can occur in any region, including Kashmir. Online scams can take various forms, such as phishing, fake websites, identity theft, investment fraud, and more. It’s important for individuals to be aware of common online scams and take measures to protect themselves. Here are some general tips to avoid […]
VBSY transformative movement of citizen awareness, empowerment: Bhatnagar
UDHAMPUR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar remarked that Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) a transformative movement of citizen awareness, empowerment, saturation of beneficiary oriented schemes towards making Bharat a developed Nation. The Advisor made these remarks while actively participating in the ongoing nationwide campaign, Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, at Panchayat Rathian West of […]
26 years on, construction of Khankah-e-Faiz-Panah shrine in Tral awaits completion
Pulwama: The reconstruction of the renowned shrine of Shahi-Hamdan Hazrat Ameer-e-Kabeer Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA) located at the uptown area of Tral in south Kashmir awaits completion for the last twenty six years. The old building of the shrine, according to locals, was completely damaged in a mysterious fire incident that took place in […]
Police books ‘notorious’ drug peddler under PIT NDPS Act in Baramulla
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla booked a wanted drug peddler Shoaib Aijaz Guru under stringent PIT NDPS Act, a police spokesman said Friday “Acting tough against drug peddlers and to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police booked the most wanted and notorious drug smugglers under PIT NDPS Act in Baramulla […]
