Why are algorithms called algorithms?
By: Debbie Passey Algorithms have become integral to our lives. From social media apps to Netflix, algorithms learn your preferences and prioritise the content you are shown. Google Maps and artificial intelligence are nothing without algorithms. So, we’ve all heard of them, but where does the word “algorithm” even come from? Over 1,000 years before […]
Rise of Regional Forces
Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, The 18th Lok Sabha elections reveal a nation loyal to democracy and its core principles, rejecting divisive ideologies. While craving stability, voters won’t tolerate intolerance or hate-driven agendas. Despite BJP’s ambition, they fell short of an absolute majority, signaling a shift in political dynamics. The BJP’s “Congress-free India” vision […]
CS takes stock of arrangements for ‘Kheer Bhawani’ mela
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired a meeting of civil administration and police department to take stock of the preparations being made for smooth conduct of annual ‘Kheer Bhawani’ mela to be observed on 14th of this month at Tulmulla, Ganderbal. Divisional Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir, ACS, Jal Shakti; Principal Secretary, Power; ADGP […]
Gulmarg Development Authority Celebrates World Environment Day
Organises mega cleanliness drive Gulmarg: The Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA), in collaboration with the Indian Army, Hotelier Club Gulmarg, IISM Gulmarg, Allied Departments, Service Providers, and local students, celebrated World Environment Day with a series of impactful activities. The celebration will continue on Thursday with a Conclave titled ‘Gulmarg Green Conclave’, a statement issued by […]
Third term of BJP-led NDA Govt will be a ‘guest for a while’: Vikar Rasool
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Vikar Rasool Wani on Wednesday said the third term of the BJP-led NDA government will be a “guest for a while” as “dictators do not take everyone along”. He reiterated his party’s demand for immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and holding of assembly elections […]
World Environment Day: ACS Forests attends multiple events, lauds J&K people KV News Network SRINAGAR: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Forests, Ecology & Environment, Dheeraj Gupta, Wednesday chaired the celebration of World Environment Day held here at Tagore Hall, Srinagar. Being jointly organized by the Department of Ecology, Environment and Remote Sensing and Amar Singh College […]
GVEI students triumph in zonal level chess competition
Srinagar: The students from Green Valley Educational Institute (GVEI) emerged as champions in both the Under-14 and Under-17 categories at the zonal district level chess competition. Their outstanding performance not only brought glory to their school but also established Zone Gulabagh as the overall champion in both categories. The champions of the inter-zone competition are […]
Deputy Commissioner flags off Mata Chandi Mindal Yatra from Doda
DODA: Deputy Commissioner Doda Harvinder Singh, Wednesday flagged off the famous Mata Chandi Mindal annual Yatra here from Dak Bunglow amid reciting of religious slogans in praise of the Mata. The holy yatra proceeded on its long journey towards Mindal village in Himachal Pradesh. A beautifully decorated van, featuring the traditional Maa Chandi Trishul for […]
Lt Guv inaugurates SKUAST Kashmir’s key infrastructure projects
Launches new academic programmes SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday inaugurated key infrastructure projects and launched new academic programmes of SKUAST Kashmir. The projects inaugurated by the Lt Governor included Shalimar Convention Centre, Kohimaran Hostel and Discovery Building. In his address, the Lt Governor reiterated the commitment of the UT Administration to secure the future […]
DC Kulgam takes stock of pace, progress of MC Kulgam work projects
Instructs concerned to complete all work projects well in time KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan Wednesday visited several locations in Kulgam and took stock of pace and progress made on the work projects of Municipal Council Kulgam which are under the execution of R&B. During the visit, DC took stock of […]
