CBK books man for forged identity, fake documents
Srinagar, Oct 7: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a formal case against an individual for allegedly forging documents and falsely assuming the identity of another person’s brother. In a statement issued here, a police spokesman said the case was initiated following a written complaint received by the EOW, alleging […]
Inclement weather forces closure of Jmu-Sgr highway
Srinagar, Oct 7: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), the vital road link connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country, has been closed due to multiple landslides, shooting stones, and mudslides triggered by inclement weather, officials said on Tuesday morning. An official said that the highway remains blocked at multiple locations, and men […]
Temp across Kashmir dips due to fresh snowfall, rains
Weather office issues orange alert in JK Srinagar: Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches and showers in the plains of Kashmir on Monday led to a sharp drop in day temperatures in the valley, officials said. Snowfall was reported from Sinthan Top in Anantnag district, Affarwat in Gulmarg, Zojila Pass, Bangus in Kupwara, Razdan Pass […]
Challenges for UNESCO
UNESCO, one of the key organisations working under the ambit of United Nations, is all set to face key challenges. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that aims to promote world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences, and culture. However, the […]
Caught between dreams and expectations
By: Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat A few days ago, I had the privilege of participating in the ATL SARTHI and Frontier Region Program held at the Convocation Hall, University of Kashmir. The event marked the inauguration of 500 new Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The program was graced by […]
Waters on the Edge: Climate Change, Pollution and the Path to Renewal
By: Ruhail Maqbool Sheikh The problems we face in the 21st century go beyond just economics, technology, or politics. They reach deep into the natural systems that support us. Climate change, water pollution, environmental damage, and the careless use of resources shape our world in ways that need immediate focus. These are not distant concepts; […]
CS reviews functioning of IT Department and NIC
Launches E-SAM portal for management of digital assets SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the functioning of the Information Technology (IT) Department and the National Informatics Centre (NIC), J&K. The meeting was attended by Secretary, IT, Dr. Piyush Singla; CEO, JaKeGA, Mahima Madan; State Informatics Officer, NIC, J.S. Modi; […]