Chaos on Jammu–Srinagar Highway
By: Navaid Ahmed The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of India, has once again exposed its vulnerability as commuters report exhausting delays, taking more than 12 hours to cover what was once a smooth five-hour journey. The 270-km highway has been struggling since the heavy rains of late […]
They Cry for the Prophet, but forget his Prayer
By: Dr Aftab jan They cry when they hear the name of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), but they forget the pain he endured to teach them how to pray. They chant slogans of love, they decorate their cars and homes with his name, but when the Adhan calls, they roll over and go back to […]
Javed Rana chairs FDCL’s Board meeting in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Minister for Forests, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana chaired the Board meeting of Forest Development Corporation Limited (FDCL) here . The Board, during the meeting held detailed deliberations on key administrative, financial and strategic matters concerning the Corporation’s operations and future trajectory. During the course of the meeting, the Board approved the proposal […]
LOP Sunil Sharma seeks postponement of Munsiff, 10+2 Lecturer exams
Writes to Lt Guv Jammu: Leader of Opposition, Sunil Sharma, has written to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir seeking postponement of the forthcoming Munsiff and 10+2 Lecturer post examinations being conducted by the JKPSC. In his communication, Sharma highlighted the serious difficulties being faced by aspirants and students across the Union Territory. He […]
Delegation from GPC Srinagar calls on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: A delegation of Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, District Srinagar called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday, an official spokesman said. The members of the delegation briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the upcoming commemorative event observing the 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji in Srinagar.
Committee on Public Undertakings reviews Audit Paras of Industries & Commerce Department
SRINAGAR: The Committee on Public Undertakings of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today held a meeting at the Assembly Complex, Srinagar, to review audit paras pertaining to the Industries & Commerce Department. The meeting was chaired by Committee Chairman Ali Mohammad Sagar and attended by members including Saifullah Mir, Bashir Ahmad Veeri, and Saif […]
SKUAST-K, KVK Ganderbal empower tribal farmers with awareness, distribute agriculture inputs
Mian Altaf commends SKUAST-K’s Intervention, encourages farmers to move beyond subsistence farming GANDERBAL: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Ganderbal Tuesday organized an Input Distribution Ceremony for tribal farmers of the district here at Naranag. The initiative was undertaken as part of KVKs mission to uplift tribal farming communities through scientific interventions, capacity building and equitable access […]
DLSA Srinagar holds awareness programme on Juvenile Justice Act, drug abuse
SRINAGAR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar in collaboration with School Education Department Tuesday conducted an awareness programme on ‘Juvenile Justice Act and Drug Abuse’ at Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School Jawaharnagar Srinagar. The programme was held under the chairmanship of Tasleem Arief, Chairman DLSA (Principal District and Sessions Judge) Srinagar, and was […]