Loss of school days
Jammu and Kashmir like other regions of the world is experiencing changing weather patterns which is forcing authorities to announce closure of schools untimely and much ahead of the already announced schedule. This premature closure of schools and other institutes of learning is not only wasting precious time of the students community but is proving […]
The world of transportation
By: K S S Pillai Transportation, like all other fields, has undergone vast changes. The present trend is to use electric vehicles instead of petrol and diesel-driven ones. Though their cost is high, banks are ready to finance if they are certain of timely repayment. Despite people facing problems of recharging and accidental fires in […]
World sans boundaries
By: Abid Hussain Rather Reliving old memories, I remember well that there was a time, not too long ago, when life was lived in community—fully, openly, and without walls. In the neighbourhoods of our childhood, boundaries existed only on maps, neither on the ground nor in our hearts. Every joy was communal, every sorrow shared. […]
Keep ED above politics
Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, The Supreme Court’s sharp observation cautioning the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against becoming a tool for political battles is both timely and commendable. Democracy thrives when institutions remain neutral and focus on their constitutional roles. The judiciary’s reminder to fight political contests before the electorate reinforces people’s faith in justice. […]
CS holds maiden review of implementation of JKCIP
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting regarding implementation of the Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project in J&K (JKCIP). The meeting, organised by the Agriculture Production Department, was attended by Principal Secretary, APD; VC, SKUAST, Jammu; MD, J&K Bank; MD, HADP; Deputy Commissioners; HoDs of Agriculture Departments; representatives […]
Police seizes nine vehicles involved in illegal extraction of minerals
Srinagar: Police in Handwara carried out a special drive across different areas of the Police District and seized 06 tractors, 03 dumpers, involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that acting on specific inputs and in strict compliance with environmental and mining regulations, teams from various police […]
Police seizes illegal timber in Handwara, accused held
Srinagar: Police in Handwara successfully seized a substantial quantity of illicit timber, besides arrested the accused person involved in the crime, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that police received credible information through reliable sources that an individual identified as Bashir Ahmad Najar son of Ghulam Nabi Najar resident of Dhobi Mohalla Haril, had […]
Police attached properties of drug peddlers in Budgam, Srinagar
Srinagar: Police in Budgam and Srinagar attached immovable property under the NDPS Act in Budgam and Srinagar, a police spokesman said Monday. The action follows FIR No. 271/2022 registered under Sections 8/15 and 29 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Budgam. The attached property, a single-line shopping complex comprising five shops located at Nasrullapora […]
Committee on Petitions meets in Srinagar
Discusses public issues raised through Petitions SRINAGAR: The House Committee on Petitions of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday convened a meeting at the Assembly Complex in Srinagar to deliberate on various public petitions referred to the Committee. The meeting was chaired by Committee Chairman Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah and attended by members […]
