PM Modi sanctioned 5,061 houses under PMAY-G for JK’s calamity-hit families: Lt Guv Sinha thanks PM
Srinagar, Sep 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, for approving the construction of 5,061 houses in Jammu and Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G). “Grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri @Narendramodi Ji & Hon’ble Union Minister of […]
Curfew remains in force in Leh
Leh, Sep 27 (PTI) Curfew remained in force for the fourth day in violence-hit Leh town of Ladakh on Saturday as police and paramilitary forces intensified patrolling and checking following the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA) the previous day, officials said. In a statement issued late Friday night, […]
Terrorists waiting at LoC launch pads, security on high alert, says BSF IG
Srinagar, Sep 27 (PTI) A senior BSF officer here on Saturday said that terrorists were waiting at the launch pads across the Line of Control to infiltrate into the Kashmir valley, but the security forces were alert and prepared to foil any such attempts. Speaking to reporters here, Inspector General (IG), BSF Kashmir Frontier, Ashok […]
LG Sinha chairs UHQ meet, reviews security situation in JK
Orders reopening of 12 more tourist spots in the UT Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday chaired a meeting of the Unified Headquarters (UHQ) at Raj Bhawan here to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The marathon meeting, which lasted more than two hours, discussed the situation across the Union […]
Kashmir’s Saffron dream wilts as land shrinks, experts doubt ‘Bumper Crop’
By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Once hailed as the pride of Kashmir, the valley’s world-famous saffron fields are shrinking rapidly, casting doubt over hopes of a bumper harvest this season. From nearly 5,700 hectares under cultivation in the late 1990s, the crop now survives on just about 3,700 hectares, official data reveals. Annual production, which […]
Skilled labour can work wonders
Across the globe the requirement for skilled and technical hands has been witnessing a demand. Same stands true for Jammu and Kashmir where the demand for skilled labor is high, particularly in sectors like tourism, agriculture, handicrafts and small scale industries. As tourist forms a crucial component of the economy, the industry requires skilled workers […]
Mental Health cannot be ignored
By: Mohammad Hanief In the fast-changing world of the 21st century, health debates often revolve around physical fitness, nutrition, and medical treatment. Yet, there exists an equally vital pillar of human well-being that has for long remained in the shadows—mental health. It is the invisible foundation on which lives, relationships, and societies are built. Without […]
Digital Collaboration and Communication: An Indian and Global Perspective
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad In the rapidly evolving digital age, collaboration and communication have undergone a dramatic transformation. The widespread adoption of digital technologies has revolutionized the way individuals, businesses, educational institutions, and governments interact. From video conferencing to cloud-based project management tools, digital collaboration and communication have bridged geographical divides and created a global […]