US-China trade war favours none
Two major world powers China and the United States are at loggerhead over mutual trade as the new US leadership under Donald Trump imposed a heavy tax on Chinese goods in the country. China also played tit-for-tat and announced imposition of huge taxes on goods procured from the US. For now the trade war between […]
A Call for Meaningful Education
By: Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat As board examination results roll out each year, we witness a familiar scene—celebrations for high scores, disappointment over average marks, and in many cases, children struggling under the crushing weight of expectations. While examinations are designed to evaluate a student’s academic understanding, the current system has evolved into a narrow and […]
Marks, myths and the mirage of success
By: Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi As the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) declared the Class 10 and 12 results, streets across the Valley echoed with celebration. The Class 10 pass percentage stood at 79.94%, with 1,16,453 students clearing the exams. Girls outshone boys with an impressive 81.24% pass rate compared to 78.74% […]
Div Com visits Hajj House Bemina, inspects arrangements for Hajj-25
Directs meticulous service delivery Srinagar: Ahead of the commencement of Hajj-25, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Friday visited Hajj House Bemina to take first hand appraisal of arrangements & basic amenities laid out by various departments. Intending pilgrims would start leaving for the pilgrimage from Sunday, May 04, 2025. During the visit, Div Com […]
Boat capsizes in Dal Lake, one rescued, another missing as search continues
Srinagar: At least two persons drowned on Friday after a boat capsized in Dal Lake near Duck Park amid gusty winds. However, one among them has been rescued while the search operation is going on to trace the other missing individual. Amid gusty winds, two individuals in the boat jumped into Dal Lake. One among […]
Man dies after stuck by lightening in south Kashmir’s Kulgam
Srinagar: A man was died after he was struck by lightning in Ganosar Gam in south Kashmir’s Kulgam area, officials said. They said that a man was killed on Friday afternoon after being struck with lightning in Ganosar Gam. The village falls under the jurisdiction of Shalipora Gram Panchayat and Kulgam Block Panchayat in Kulgam […]
Legend School student Madeeha Irshad tops Class 10 Board Exams
Srinagar: In a remarkable achievement Madeeha Irshad, a student of ‘The Legend School’, Srinagar, has emerged as the topper of the Class 10 Board Examination 2025, conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE). With an outstanding score of 498 out of 500, Madeeha has not only topped the Kashmir Division but […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established near HP Gas Agency Drangbal, intercepted a person identified as Mohammad Afzal Khan son of Ata Mohammed Khan resident of Bimyaar Boniyar, Baramulla. During search, […]
