Increasing popularity of Maize crop in Kashmir

By: Sahil Manzoor Maize is cultivated in the Kashmir Valley on a large scale. Maize has great and useful benefits in both food and non-food industrial products. Maize is widely cultivated as a cereal grain in parts of the world, like Central America. One thing that is very interesting about maize is that it is […]
China-US relations: What does China want from the next US president?
By: Chee Meng Tan During a Taiwan National Day speech on October 10, Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te said that Taipei was determined to defend Taiwan’s sovereignty against “annexation and encroachment”, and emphasised that “China has no right to represent Taiwan”. China’s response was swift. Less than a week after Lai’s provocative speech, a record 153 […]
Protein Science Revolution
By: Priyanka Saurabh Proteins are essential for almost all biological functions. They act as enzymes, hormones, and structural components of various organisms. With advances in protein engineering, proteins can now be created whose function is already determined as needed. Such innovations have the potential to revolutionize fields such as medicine, technology, and environmental science by […]
Lassipora industrial estate hit by power curtailments

Unit holders demand intervention of authorities Pulwama: Industrial units at Lassipora in Pulwama district have demanded uninterrupted power supply as they have been getting unscheduled power supply since last few weeks, the unit holders alleged Friday. The State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO) in Lassipora, the biggest industrial estate in south Kashmir, is battling with a […]
‘Curtain Raiser’: KU to host international conference on breast cancer awareness
Srinagar: To improve female health outcomes in the region and encourage collaboration across disciplines in cancer care, the University of Kashmir is going to host the ‘1st J&K International Conference on Breast Cancer’, featuring a free screening and early detection camp. The event, scheduled for October 22-24 at KU’s Convocation Complex, is being organised by […]
MP Er Rashid visits Budgam, holds series of meetings
Sanctions Rs. 30 Lakhs for Lights, approves 30% Material Components, & funds for Berwah Hospital BUDGAM: Member of Parliament (MP) Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency, Er Rashid Friday visited Budgam district to assess ongoing developmental projects and addressing the key concerns of the constituencies in Budgam that fall under the Baramulla parliamentary seat. The meeting was attended by […]
DC Shopian approves 11 cases of sponsorship for POCSO victims
SHOPIAN: A meeting of the District Level Committee was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar for approval of sponsorship cases for POCSO Victims of the district. A total of eleven (11) cases were approved for sanction of financial assistance in favour of child victims of sexual violence. The […]
UT-Level Inter-District Yoga Competition for all Age Groups commences in Baramulla
BARAMULLA: The UT-level Inter-District Yoga Competition for all age groups officially started at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Baramulla. Organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports J&K, the prestigious event is being hosted by the DYSS Baramulla. The inaugural session of the competition featured the participation of boys in the Under-14 category, with teams […]
JK govt seeking restoration of statehood only, not Article 370 ‘very painful’: Opposition
Srinagar: Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday described the reported resolution by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led cabinet seeking restoration of statehood only and not Article 370 as an “utter surrender” and a departure from the stand of the ruling National Conference (NC). While there has been no word from either the government or […]
Jammu hosts Mission YUVA workshop to boost youth entrepreneurship
JAMMU: A one-day capacity building program under the ambitious Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan) was organised in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Jammu. The event, held under the supervision of the District Development Commissioner, Sachin Kumar Vaishya focussed on equipping young people with the skills and entrepreneurial spirit needed to generate sustainable livelihood […]