SC rejects plea seeking direction to fix limit of expenses by political parties, candidate
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking a direction to fix the limit of expenses by political parties and candidates in elections, saying these are matters of legislative policy. “Either these are legislative changes or policy matters. How can we entertain a petition like this,” a bench headed by Chief Justice […]
Disinformation is rampant on social media
H. Colleen Sinclair Information warfare abounds, and everyone online has been drafted whether they know it or not. Disinformation is deliberately generated misleading content disseminated for selfish or malicious purposes. Unlike misinformation, which may be shared unwittingly or with good intentions, disinformation aims to foment distrust, destabilise institutions, discredit good intentions, defame opponents and delegitimise […]
Book Review: Muntakhab Afsane
By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar Presently we are living in a high-tech world, in which rapid advancement of science and technology has turned this whole world into a single village. It can’t be denied that books, magazines and journals play an important role in the development and growth of literature and languages of the globe. In […]
Maternal Mortality rate remains a concern
By: Dr. Anjali Kumar Attributing to the subsequent discrimination and ‘so-called’ low status of women in our country is one of the major factors directly linked with the poor health outcomes among women. While seeking women as major contributors to the society, their health poses a major area of concern for the nation. Women safety […]
DC Srinagar reviews progress in implementation of PM Vishwakarma Scheme
SRINAGAR: In order to review the progress on implementation of PM Viswakarma scheme, launched to uplift traditional Artisans and Craftspeople, a meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad here Friday at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex. At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner took a first hand appraisal […]
Div Com reviews installation of 4G BSNL service system in remote villages
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Friday reviewed the process of installation of 4G BSNL infrastructure across the valley especially in uncovered villages and the villages along border fencing line to saturate the delivery of advanced communication services to the people. The meeting was attended by all Deputy Commissioners, Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Assistant […]
ADGP Vijay Kumar chairs joint meeting at PCR Kashmir
Srinagar: Additional Director General of Police Law and order, Vijay Kumar chaired a joint meeting of all the DMs & SSsP of Kashmir division at PCR Kashmir on Friday. Div Com Kashmir, IGP Kashmir, DD IB, DIsG of all the ranges of Kashmir, DIG CID and SSP PCR Kashmir also attended the meeting. During the […]
DC convenes DVC meet at Baramulla
Discusses preparation for revision of rates for 2024
BARAMULLA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar Friday presided over a meeting of the District Valuation Committee (DVC) to deliberate on the preparation for the revision of market value guidelines and rates for the upcoming calendar year 2024 at Meeting hall of DC Office complex, here. The meeting encompassed a comprehensive review […]
DC Ganderbal inspects Zojila Road for immediate safety measures
Says no tourist vehicle to be allowed beyond Sonamarg
GANDERBAL: Following the fatal road accident along the Zojila stretch, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir, conducted a thorough inspection of the Zojila pass, Friday. Accompanied by SDM Kangan, Javaid Ahmad Rather, ARTO Ganderbal, Tehsildar Gund, SDPO Kangan, and OC BEACON, the DC conducted a visit to evaluate the road conditions and assess immediate safety […]
