PM Modi pays tributes to Quit India movement participants
New Delhi, Aug 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to people who took part in the Quit India movement on the 83rd anniversary of its start, saying their courage lit a spark of patriotism that united countless people in the quest for freedom. He said, “We remember with deep gratitude all […]
Man arrested for attacking govt official in Jammu
Jammu, Aug 9 (PTI) Police arrested a man for allegedly assaulting a government official on the outskirts of Jammu, officials said. The incident took place at Kangrail on Wednesday, when a patwari named Susheel Kumar was reportedly assaulted while entering his office after field duty, police said. In his written complaint, Kumar said Abishek Suryavanshi, […]
Heavy rain batters Delhi, waterlogging reported in many parts of city
New Delhi, Aug 9 (PTI) Heavy rain lashed the national capital Saturday morning, affecting traffic in several parts of the city due to waterlogging in several places. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for most parts of Delhi-NCR. Waterlogging at Panchkuian Marg, Mathura Road, Shastri Bhawan, RK Puram, Moti Bagh, Kidwai Nagar, […]
Kulgam encounter: Four security forces personnel injured as anti-terror operation in enters 9th day
Srinagar, Aug 9 (PTI) Four security personnel were injured in overnight firing as the gunfight in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district entered the ninth day on Saturday — one of the longest anti-terror operations in the valley, officials said. Eleven security personnel have been injured in the operation since the beginning of the operation, they said. […]
A positive sign
The covid pandemic has been around for quite some time now. Even though we do not witness a huge number of cases as we did during the days when the pandemic brought the entire world to a grinding halt, but surely some cases across many regions are being reported on regular intervals. Since, researchers and […]
The unhealthy platter
By: Ulfat Nazir In the age of speed and convenience, our diets have undergone a silent but alarming transformation. Just a few decades ago, most families relied on fresh, home-cooked meals prepared from locally sourced ingredients. Today, brightly coloured packets, tins, and bottles have replaced fresh produce in many kitchens. They promise taste, ease, and […]
From Storybooks to Nation-Building: Reading as India’s Quiet Revolution
By: Yuvraj Malik Even in this digital-first era, the enduring appeal of books is undeniable. Across India, more young people are discovering the joy of reading in classrooms, homes, libraries, and increasingly, through mobile and digital platforms. Over the years, multiple research studies have shown children enjoy being read to, and a majority of parents […]
Advisor to CM reviews Wular conservation and development of local tourism
SRINAGAR: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani Friday chaired a meeting regarding functioning of Wullar Conservation& Management Authority (WUCMA), Wullar& Manasbal Development Authority and Hygam- Ningli-Tarzoo Development Authority. The meeting was attended by MLA Sopore Irshad Rasool Kar, Additional Chief Secretary Tourism Department Dr Ashish Chandra Verma, Commissioner Secretary Forest Ms Sheetal Nanda, […]