Farewell Symphony: Navigating the emotional tapestry
By: Zaieem Bhat ‘The harsh behaviour of a teacher can seldom prove beneficial, but the influence and transformation created out of compassion and counselling is concrete. Children are wonderful creatures. They hold an immense quantity of compassion, love and respect in themselves and when incubated and nurtured positively, they can emerge in their best form. […]
How COP28 failed the world’s small islands
By: Alana Malinde S.N As the gavel came down on the latest round of climate talks in Dubai, there were declarations of “we united, we acted, we delivered” from the COP28 presidency. This was met by a sense of déjà vu among delegates of the Alliance of Small Island States (Aosis), an intergovernmental organisation representing […]
Div Com chairs meeting for revision of annual market value of land

Says new rates should be justified with growth of economy SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Monday chaired a meeting to discuss the preparation and revision of annual market value guidelines and rates for the upcoming calendar year. The meeting was attended by all Deputy Commissioners, ACR Central, and other officers […]
DSH Shopian to get CT-Scan facilities from next week: Official

Shopian: The District Hospital Shopian in south Kashmir is set to have a CT-scan facility as a machine has been brought to the hospital which is being installed there next one week. Noted social workers of Shopian Mansoor Magray and Mitha Gatoo said that despite its upgrade to a district hospital, the institution is still […]
Smooth Vehicular movement through Zojila Pass: Div com reviews modalities
SRINAGAR: To ensure smooth vehicular movement through Zojila Pass during winter, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Monday reviewed the modalities and necessary measures, on both sides of the Pass, in a meeting here. The meeting was attended by ADC Ganderbal, ADC Kargil, SSP Ganderbal, SSP Kargil, officers of NHIDCL, BEACON, MEGHA, Traffic […]
DC Bandipora presides over awareness program on MSME, RAMP initiatives
Participates in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra program BANDIPORA: The District Industries Centre (DIC) Bandipora Monday organized an awareness programme focused on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the Regulatory Compliance for Approval of Manufacturing Premises (RAMP) initiatives at Conference Hall Mini Secretariat Bandipora. The event was presided over by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr […]
DC Budgam takes stock of progress on development of New Bus Adda, Chadoora
States it as a major infra project for Chadoora town that will help in its decongestion BUDGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Budgam, Akshay Labroo Monday toured Chadoora Town to take stock of progress in work on New Bus Adda, Chadoora and its connecting approach road and connecting bridge. DC inspected the construction work of New […]
DC Budgam visits Charar-i-Sharief Shrine
BUDGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Budgam, Akshay Labroo Monday visited the Shrine of Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (R.A) at Charar-i-Sharief and inspected the completion of works on integrated Lavatory complex and Wuzukhana, Public Parks and road at the rear side of Chararisharief Shrine. After paying obeisance at the shrine, the DC took detailed stock of progress […]
Entrepreneurship Development Programme inaugurated by NIESBUD in Pulwama

PULWAMA: National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Bank inaugurated the 02nd batch of 03 Weeks Entrepreneurship Development Programme for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs at Pulwama. Assistant General Manager (AGM) J&K bank, Neelofar inaugurated the programme and also […]
DHEW Shopian organises Awareness programmes on BBBP, other women centric schemes
SHOPIAN: The District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) Shopian Monday conducted an awareness camp on Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) and other women centric schemes at Govt High School Chitragam, here. The awareness programme aimed to create awareness about gender equality, women’s rights, and the various government initiatives designed to uplift women and create […]