UN chief blasts vaccine nationalism, hoarding, side deals
United Nations, Mar 12 (AP) The United Nations chief criticised the “many examples of vaccine nationalism and vaccine hoarding” as well as side deals with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers that undermine access to all people in the world. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement marking one year since the UN World Health Organization declared COVID-19 […]
Fragrance of success
One of the sectors that can help achieve best possible results as far as job and avenues creation for the young are concerned is the essential oil industry. The industry has a tremendous scope to grow in Kashmir division as well the Doda, Poonch and Kishtwar region. One such product that can make a difference […]
Nature’s own miracle
N J Ravi Chander It was a bright and clear weekday morning. The weatherman’s forecast of heavy rains seemed to have gone awry. Nevertheless, the early morning breeze was like a balm, and the birds’ call was like music to the ears. My better half Shobha, an early bird, was busy trying out her new […]
Nissar Nadiadwala: Dawah Icon
Raashid Ul Nabi Khan This is not sajid Nadiadwala a famous bollywood producer but Nisaar Nadiadwala an icon in Dawah. Nisaar Nadiadwala is an international Daee of Islam and a very good friend of mine. He is very famous for writing notes on facebook on various socio religious issues. His writing is more inclined towards […]
Mashwara (Consultation): A Prophetic deed
Dr Sheikh Arshid Mushwàra (consultation or suggestion) is the basic “motto” of the Dawah work as it is treated as a source Allah’s favour and blessings. The Mushwàra was constantly done by Prophet Mohammad (SAW) throughout his period along with the companions. In Dawah it is done with proper intention and understanding as an important […]
KU’s 9-day ‘homepreneur’ programme concludes
Srinagar: A nine-day homepreneur training programme organised by the University of Kashmir at Bandipora concluded on Thursday. The training programme was organised by the Department of Social Work (DoSW) in collaboration with Usha International under its Usha Silai School initiative to empower grassroots women with a set of homepreneur skills to earn a dignified livelihood. […]
JK reports one covid-19 death, 75 fresh cases
Srinagar, Mar 11: Jammu and Kashmir reported 75 fresh covid-19 cases, including 22 travellers, even as one more person succumbed to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said Thursday. They said 65 of the fresh cases were reported from Kashmir and ten from the Jammu division, taking the total case tally to 127363. […]
Govt finalizes e-Office system to make functioning paperless
JAMMU, MARCH 11: To adopt best practices aimed at improving the efficiency in disposal of official business in-line with the spirit of Digital India, the Administrative Council under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved the adoption of e-Office system in all administrative departments of Civil Secretariat and Move Offices outside Civil Secretariat. The […]
It has been more than four days now that rains have continued to lash most parts of Kashmir Valley. The constant drizzle has brought down the temperature as well increasing the chill. KV Photo
It has been more than four days now that rains have continued to lash most parts of Kashmir Valley. The constant drizzle has brought down the temperature as well increasing the chill. KV Photo
Will the coronavirus ever go away?
Washington, Mar 11 (AP) Will the coronavirus ever go away? No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat. The virus emerged in late 2019 and it’s difficult to predict how it will […]