Agriculture: The fundamental pillar in JK’s economy
By: Riyaz-Ullah Agriculture has always been the bedrock of any economy in the world. It is not only the backbone of economy at the national level but at the regional level in Jammu and Kashmir. It is serving as the primarily livelihood for the majority of its population. Despite the challenges of political and economic […]
Gasping for clean air
By: Dr. Satyawan Saurabh Pollution problems are very common in Indian cities. According to research, air in about 60 percent of Indian cities is seven times more polluted than the acceptable limit. Developing nations like India, where urbanization is ongoing people are suffering from increasing air pollution problems due to a lack of services such […]
Using stereotactic radiation therapy for prostate cancer?
By: Sathana Dushyanthen, David Kok Prostate cancer is Australia’s most commonly diagnosed cancer. One in six men will be diagnosed by the time they turn 85. Cancers are abnormal groups of cells that grow uncontrollably and start invading neighbouring sites. They can also spread to other organs in the body. This is known as metastases. […]
Lt Guv inspects progress of key infrastructure, Smart City projects in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday conducted the on-site inspection and reviewed the progress of key infrastructure and Smart City projects of Srinagar. The Lt Governor visited the project sites of Noor Jehan Bridge, Qamarwari; Wooden Pedestrian Bridge, Amira Kadal and Jhelum Riverfront Development project from Right River Bank Beyond JK Arts Emporium to Amira […]
Initiate solid fight against menace of drug abuse across J&K to save our future generations: Sakeena Masood
Chairs introductory meet of Social Welfare department, reviews its performance, functioning SRINAGAR: Minister of Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Masood, called upon the officers to initiate a solid fight against the menace of drug abuse across Jammu and Kashmir in order to save our future generations. The Minister made these remarks while […]
DC Budgam reviews Arrangements for Urs of Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-Din at Char-e- Sharief
Directs Officers to ensure comprehensive & advance arrangements for Urs Sharief BUDGAM: A meeting to review the arrangements for the annual Urs of Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA) was conducted here today under chairmanship of District Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo. During the meeting, the DDC took the department-wise review of arrangements and directed […]
Kin of porters killed in Gulmarg terror attack get Rs 6 lakh in compensation
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government Friday gave Rs 6 lakh each to the kin of two army porters killed in a terror attack in Baramulla district a day earlier. The compensation, paid through cheques, was handed over by Baramulla Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa. The porters were killed in a brutal attack in Bota Pathri, Gulmarg, […]
Poem: If I would be a bird
By: Iram Zehra Flying in the vast sky, Where there is no tension of dying Living a joyful life of my own, Having chain of my life in my hands Move here and there without any demarcating line As I know there is no one who is mine In a flock, I will enjoy the […]
DC Kupwara presides over CBTP on implementation of Project YUVA
KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan on Friday presided over a day-long capacity building training program (CBTP) under the ambitious Project YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan) at meeting Hall of DC Office Kupwara. Project Yuva is aimed at enhancing the skills of District and Sectoral level Officers of line departments for its effective […]
DC Baramulla visits families of Martyred Porters, extends condolences & financial support
BARAMULLA: On the directions of Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa accompanied by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Uri, Javaid Ahmad, today paid a visit to the families of two porters who were killed in a brutal attack at Bota Pathri, Gulmarg, on the evening of October 24th, 2024. During the […]
