All-party meet convened on Feb 27 for smooth budget session: Speaker
Reviews security, other measures Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday said he has convened an all-party meeting on February 27 to ensure a smooth budget session starting on March 3. He also countered PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti who had accused him of imposing “martial law” by warning the legislators against […]
SC seeks replies from Centre, states over procurement, quality of HIV drugs
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and the states to file their responses over the quality of anti-retroviral therapy drugs for treating HIV patients in the country. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a plea filed in 2022 by NGO Network of People Living with […]
Impact of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy on Schools
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi Foundational Literacy and Numeracy mission has been a game changer for the education sector in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in early grades. Being a teacher committed to the introduction of FLN, I can personally attest to its impact on retention, class attendance, and student performance. Introduction of FLN comes at a […]
Neglect of Pahari Language and Culture
By: Mohammad Iqbal Mughal The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL), an institution dedicated to promoting and preserving the region’s linguistic and cultural diversity, has come under scrutiny for its alleged neglect of the Pahari language and its associated cultural activities. Over the past few years, the Pahari community has expressed […]
Tips to boost your wellbeing and energy levels during Ramadan
By: Romy Lauche, Fatima El-Assaad and Jessica Bayes Ramadan is one of the most significant months of the Islamic lunar calendar. It marks the time when the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him). Almost 2 billion Muslims worldwide observe this month of prayer and reflection, which includes fasting between two prayers, […]
