One nation, one election debate: EC has termed poll code vital for ensuring level playing field
New Delhi: One of the key reasons cited by the government to push for simultaneous polls has been that frequent imposition of model code disrupts development work and normal public life, but the Election Commission has asserted it is a “vital instrumentality” aimed at providing level playing field in polls. According to the bills brought […]
What Meta’s move to community moderation could mean for misinformation
By: Denitsa Dineva Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other services has announced it will discontinue its third-party factchecking programmes, starting in the US. Journalists and anti-hate speech activists have criticised the decision as an attempt to curry favour with the incoming US president, Donald Trump, but there could be an even […]
Pahari Language should be introduced in higher education curriculum
By: Mohammad Iqbal Mughal The rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without the recognition of its diverse languages, such as Pahari and Gojri. Despite their historical and cultural significance, these languages have remained on the fringes of formal education systems for decades. Introducing the Pahari language in the Jammu and […]
Why resilience won’t solve the mental health crisis among young people
By: Dusana Dorjee Around 20% of eight to 16 year olds in the UK had a probable mental health disorder in 2023, according to NHS statistics. This is up from 12.5% in 2017. At the same time, a 2024 report from the Children’s Commissioner for England found that more than a quarter of a million […]
Dr. Jitendra Singh Hosts J&K, Ladakh Students at National Youth Festival Dinner
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh hosted a dinner for around 100 students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh during the “National Youth Festival 2025” organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The gathering aimed to inspire youth to channel their innovative ideas into actionable steps towards building a “Viksit Bharat” as […]
Satish Sharma calls on Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
Discusses initiatives to make J&K as sports hub in India NEW DELHI: Minister for FCS & CA, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Information Technology Science and Technology, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, called on Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, in New Delhi and discussed isdues related to overall development of […]
Srinagar Smart City Scam: More arrests likely as officials probe financial irregularities
Srinagar: The recent arrest of two senior officials from Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) on corruption charges has unveiled a web of financial irregularities, with investigators signaling the possibility of more arrests in the coming days. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is reportedly digging deep into suspicious bank transactions linked to the two officials, Executive Engineer […]
Javed Dar visits Chijhama Rafiabad, offers condolences to Ramban victims’ family
Assures support to bereaved family of late Danish, Yaser BARAMULLA: Minister for Agriculture Production and Rural Development, Javed Ahmad Dar, visited the bereaved family of Danish Imtiyaz Khan and Yaser Imtiyaz Khan, two siblings who tragically lost their lives in a road accident in Ramban. The Minister visited the family’s residence in Chijhama village, located […]