Needed a comprehensive afforestation plan

Like many other parts of the country Jammu and Kashmir too is witnessing a spike in temperatures and as a result a heat wave is being felt in this part of the world as well. The region which was otherwise known as the most serene and cool place across India is witnessing a huge change […]
Our Flawed Ways of Thinking

By: Asif Rashid Karl Marx imagined a world where capitalism would fall apart under the weight of its own contradictions, with the working class rising to build something classless and just. Yet here we are, capitalism growing stronger, the rich getting richer, and inequality becoming almost a norm. Marx was not entirely wrong. Our lens […]
The Crises in Vocational Education
By: Irfan Ahmad Mir Vocational education has emerged as a pivotal tool in shaping a resilient and self-reliant economy, especially in regions grappling with socio-political complexities and unemployment, such as Jammu and Kashmir. The state’s unique geopolitical circumstances, coupled with a burgeoning youth population, necessitate the establishment of pragmatic and skill-oriented educational frameworks. Vocational education […]
Lt Guv visits Rajouri, meets the families affected due to unprovoked heavy firing by Pakistan

RAJOURI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday visited Rajouri and met the families affected due to unprovoked heavy firing by Pakistan. The Lieutenant Governor also visited the Government Medical College Rajouri and enquired about the well-being of those injured in Pakistan’s shelling. Reviewing the relief and rehabilitation measures, the Lieutenant Governor was briefed by Abhishek Sharma, […]
Committed to transparency, timely redress of public grievances: Minister Satish Sharma
SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Satish Sharma Wednesday said that the government is committed towards ensuring transparency, accountability and timely redress of public grievances. The Minister was interacting with scores of deputations who called on him here today. The delegations who met the Minister included former employees […]
IGP Kashmir chairs security review meeting at PCR
Srinagar: Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone V.K Birdi-IPS took stock of the arrangements for SANJY 2025, Muharram and other upcoming events during a meeting held at the Conference Hall of Police Control Room Kashmir on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by DIG CKR Rajiv Panday-IPS, DIG NKR Maqsood Ul Zaman-IPS, DIG SKR Javid Iqbal […]
Police destroys huge quantity of seized contraband substance
Srinagar: The District Level Drug Disposal Committee Baramulla destroyed huge quantity of seized drugs and psychotropic substances under section 52A of NDPS Act, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that the seized contraband substances recovered from Uri, Kreeri, Sheeri, Baramulla, Boniyar and Pattan were destroyed. The seized substances include 1.270 Kgs of Heroin, 1.703 […]