‘Proud moment for Kashmir’: PM Modi gifts handmade Kashmiri silk carpet to Cyprus president
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra has gifted a handmade Kashmiri silk carpet to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and a silver clutch purse crafted in Andhra Pradesh during his visit to the country. Modi makes it a point to present gifts showcasing India’s rich and diverse traditions to foreign dignitaries. Officials said the handmade silk carpet […]
Irrigation facilities will work wonders
Agriculture and horticulture output is directly related to the area of land that is under cultivation or used directly to extract agricultural output. This formula is applicable worldwide as use of land determines any regions agricultural productivity. However, a key factor to achieve land use especially for agricultural activities is the availability of irrigational facilities […]
‘Letters to the Editor’: People’s Parliament in Print
By: Narayanan Kizhumundayur Among the many marvels of modern media, there remains one modest yet powerful corner that has weathered the storms of change with admirable grace — the Letters to the Editor column. Often tucked away in the inner pages of a newspaper, this humble space is the heart’s address to the world — […]
Water: The Silent Healer of the Human Body
By: Dr. Aftab Jan Water is not merely a liquid that quenches thirst—it is the invisible architect of human vitality, the primal medicine that predates all drugs, and the silent healer of every cell. It flows through us as the original elixir—animating our blood, cushioning our thoughts, and regulating our innermost biological symphonies. Our bodies […]
CS for leveraging technology, global tie-ups to popularise J&K handicrafts
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing and proposed initiatives of the Handicrafts & Handloom Department aimed at promoting and preserving the rich craft heritage of Jammu & Kashmir, while simultaneously improving the socio-economic condition of artisans and weavers. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Industries & […]
PAC holds maiden meeting at Srinagar
Chairman underlines vital role of committee in ensuring transparency, efficiency in public expenditure SRINAGAR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Monday held its maiden meeting at Assembly complex. The meeting was presided over by the Chairman of Committee, Sham Lal Sharma and attended by MLAs Tariq Hamid Kara, Nazir Ahmad Khan, […]
Police seize huge quantity of contraband substances in Budgam, four held
Srinagar: Police in Budgam seized significant quantity of contraband substances and apprehended four drug peddlers during the operation, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that acting on specific and credible information regarding an individual, identified as Mohammad Ashraf Parray son of Ghulam Ahmad Parray resident of Bugam, Chadoora, who had allegedly concealed a large […]
Pulwama, Shopian residents demand construction of new bridge at Gudoora
Pulwama: The residents of Pulwama and Shopian districts have demanded immediate construction of a new bridge at Gudoora on National Highway, local’s said Monday. They said that the existing bridge is in dilapidated condition and the narrow width of the bridge often results in traffic congestion and inconvenience to commuters. They said the current bridge […]
Faz Lul Haseeb assumes charge as Commissioner SMC & CEO SSCL
SRINAGAR: Faz Lul Haseeb, IAS, Monday formally assumed charge as the Commissioner of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and Chief Executive Officer of Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), ushering in a new chapter in the city’s urban governance and infrastructure development. He takes over from Dr. Owais Ahmad, IAS, who has been transferred as Director, Food, […]
SIA attaches properties of Pak-based terrorist in Kupwara
Srinagar: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday attached immovable properties belonging to a Pakistan-based terrorist in Kupwara district, officials said. They identified the terrorist as Abdul Hamid Lone, who is wanted in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). “With the aim to counter terrorism and […]
