Achieving Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Goals
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi Introduction: The Power of Teachers in Shaping FLN: Being a teacher is wielding one’s magic wand on a child. There is so much to say about Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, and it’s not only reading and counting; it’s the helping of the mind to understand, think, and apply knowledge to real […]
Books vs. YouTube: Which is More Effective for Learning?
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad In today’s digital age, learning resources have expanded beyond traditional books to include interactive and visual platforms like YouTube. Both mediums offer unique advantages, catering to different learning styles and preferences. While books provide in-depth, structured knowledge, YouTube offers engaging, easily accessible content with expert explanations. But which is more effective? […]
Javed Dar champions eco-friendly development in J&K

Flags off ‘Watershed Yatra’ from Kathua, urges people to join initiative for environmental conservation, water management KATHUA: Minister for Agricultural Production and Rural Development Department, Javed Ahmad Dar, underscored the challenges posed by rapid development and commercialisation while emphasising the critical need for environmental conservation and water management. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the […]
NC MP Mehdi condemns ‘detentions’ in Kashmir after Kulgam attack
Srinagar: National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Wednesday condemned the “detentions of 500 people” in Jammu and Kashmir after the Kulgam terror attack, saying that “punishing an entire population for the actions of a few is not counterterrorism but collective retribution”. On Monday, terrorists shot dead Manzoor Ahmad Wagay, an ex-serviceman, and injured his […]
Political party leaders meet family of ex-serviceman shot dead by terrorists in Kulgam
Srinagar: Leaders of various political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday visited the residence of ex-serviceman Manzoor Ahmad Wagay, who was shot dead by terrorists in Kulgam district on Monday. Leader of Opposition in J-K Assembly and BJP leader Sunil Sharma, state president Sat Paul Sharma and former MLA Ravindra Raina were among those […]
Northern Command of Indian Army to hold investiture ceremony at Mathura on Feb 12
Jammu: The Northern Command of the Indian Army will hold a prestigious investiture ceremony at Mathura Military Station in Uttar Pradesh on February 12 to felicitate officers and soldiers of the command with gallantry and distinguished service awards for their acts of bravery beyond the call of duty and distinguished service to the nation. The […]
Army honours sniffer dog Teena for exemplary service in Jammu
Jammu: The Army on Wednesday honoured a sniffer dog for exemplary service in detecting explosive materials, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Jammu, officials said. Teena, a highly skilled specialist in explosive detection, was honoured by General Officer Commanding, Tiger Division, Major General Mukesh Bhanwala, at headquarters in Jammu, the defence spokesperson said. “Her exceptional […]
R&B sub division Imamsahib continues to operate from Zainapora
Locals demand intervention of higher officials, seek shifting of office to Imamsahib Shopian: The Roads and Buildings sub division Imamsahib continues to function from Zainapora division due to unknown reasons, locals alleged Wednesday. The residents of Imamsahib said that sub division R&B Imamsahib was sanctioned around a year back but it was never shifted to […]
Police arrests bootlegger in Sopore, illicit liquor recovered
Srinagar: Police in Sopore arrested a bootlegger and recovered illicit liquor from his possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a police party during patrolling intercepted a person identified as Farooq Ahmad Ganie @Farooq Jandgur son of Ghulam Nabi Ganie resident of Bunpora Langate Handwara. During search, Police party were able to recover […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in South Kashmir
Srinagar: Police arrested two drug peddlers in South Kashmir’s Pulwama and Shopian districts, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that police arrested a drug peddler at a checkpoint established at Parigam, identified as Mohammad Amin Bhat son of Mohammad Akbar Bhat resident of Wanpora and recovered 3.5 Kgs of Charas Powder-like substance from his […]