Earth may have had all the elements needed for life
By: Shichun Huang For many years, scientists have predicted that many of the elements that are crucial ingredients for life, like sulfur and nitrogen, first came to Earth when asteroid-type objects carrying them crashed into our planet’s surface. But new research published by our team in Science Advances suggests that many of these elements, called […]
An institution no more made in heaven
By: K S S Pillai It is said, “Marriages are Made in Heaven, but Maintained on Earth.” The saying is meant to encourage, assist and provide some practical ways that couples and those who regard this as a holy union may employ to enrich their marriages and stay together for a lifetime. Many religions consider […]
OCD is so much more than handwashing or tidying
By: Eva Surawy Stepney At the age of 12, “out of nowhere”, Matt says he started having repetitive thoughts concerning whether he wanted to end his life. Every time he saw a knife, he would ask himself: “Am I going to stab myself?” Or, when he was near a ledge: “Am I going to jump?” […]
Contribute generously to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund: Lt Guv to people
JAMMU: Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhawan hosted Army veterans and office bearers of Sainik Welfare Department, J&K for the customary Armed Forces Flag pinning. Armed Forces Flag Day is observed on 7th December every year to honour the martyrs and express gratitude to soldiers protecting the integrity and sovereignty of the nation. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Handwara
Srinagar: In a relentless pursuit to eliminate the scourge of drugs from the society, police arrested a drug peddler in Handwara and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a team of officers at a checkpoint established at Pohrupeith intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from […]
Police solves theft case in Budgam, two held
Srinagar: Police solved a theft case by arresting two accused persons involved in the crime and recovered stolen property worth lacs from their possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that on 7th of August Police received a written complaint from one Vikas Kumar Pandit son of Lt Ram Lal Pandit resident of Hindu […]
Awareness dissemination camps held across Srinagar Panchayats
Water Quality Monitoring, e-billing, other related activities showcased by PHE SRINAGAR: As a part of ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, a widespread awareness campaign was launched by PHE Department on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad to disseminate awareness among rural masses and to reach out uncovered beneficiaries. During the awareness […]
Rs 20.62 lakh disbursed among 38 beneficiaries
84 on spot Registration of JKBOC workers and 490 Renewals done during VBSY SRINAGAR: With a view to reach out uncovered beneficiaries under ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, the Labour Department on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad conducted dissemination and awareness campaign in different Panchayats of the District. During […]
JK Tourism promotes MICE Tourism at CIC Gujrat
GANDHINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department is putting its best efforts to promote its niche tourism potential like Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) as well as Golf to attract high end conference delegates from the domestic and global markets post successful organising of global level G-20 event. The SKICC has emerged as an important […]
Tourism Department conducts Tourist Guide examination
SRINAGAR: In order to streamline various Tourism trade services and further enhance the professionalism, the Directorate of Tourism Kashmir has started conducting exams for the tourist guides. The initiative reflects the department’s commitment to promoting excellence in the tourism sector. By setting standards for tourist guides, the Department hopes to enhance the overall experience for […]
