Athletes should act as Ambassadors of Nasha Mukt JK Abhiyaan: Lt Guv
Inaugurates All India Inter-University Wushu Championship at KU SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called upon the Athletes to act as the Ambassadors of Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan and inspire the youth to shun drugs and embrace sports. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of All India Inter-University Wushu […]
120 Tonnes of Kashmir Strawberries Set to Board Train
Valley Growers Eye National Markets As First-ever large-scale rail dispatch of early-season fruit promises faster delivery, better returns for farmers Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: In a landmark moment for Kashmir’s horticulture sector, the Valley’s first large-scale consignment of seasonal strawberries—estimated at around 120 tonnes—is set to be dispatched by train, marking a shift in how […]
SC asks JK to issue appointment orders to Rehbar-e-Taleem candidates
New Delhi: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court has directed Jammu and Kashmir administration to appoint within eight weeks the candidates empanelled under the now-defunct Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) scheme as teachers in the Union Territory. Balancing rights of job aspirants with the constitutional mandate for quality education, a bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and […]
CM chairs meeting as Darbar move offices open in Srinagar
Sets governance agenda for crucial six-months SRINAGAR: On the first day of the reopening of the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar after Darbar Move, marking the first full return to the summer capital in several years, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday chaired a high-level meeting to outline the governance roadmap for the next six months. […]
Parliamentary Standing Committee, Union Minister call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance headed by Bhartruhari Mahtab called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan, on Monday, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said here. He said that later, Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State, Health & Family Welfare, Chemicals and Fertilizers also called on the Lieutenant Governor. She was accompanied by […]
15 illegal structures razed in demolition drive in Jammu
Jammu: The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) on Monday carried out a major anti-encroachment drive on the outskirts of Jammu city, demolishing over 15 structures built without requisite permissions, officials said. They said notices had been served to the violators according to legal procedures, giving them adequate time to comply. “In a significant enforcement action undertaken […]
Youth are a huge resource
India has 356-400 million 10-24 year-olds, the number stands highest across the world. Apart from this over 50% of Indians are less than 25 years of age and 65% are more than 35 years. Given these figures India can boast about having a huge chunk of population that stands in their prime youth. As of […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, The Sound of Survival Readiness The recent cell broadcast test reaching over billion people via a unified pulse marks a tectonic shift from reactive to proactive governance. With 70% of India’s coast vulnerable to cyclones and 60% of its landmass earthquake prone a ten second alert can bridge the gap between life and […]
Why a Free Press Still Matters in today’s World
Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat Every year on May 3, World Press Freedom Day is observed across the globe. For many people, it may seem like another international day marked on the calendar, yet its importance is much deeper. The day reminds us of the role journalism plays in everyday life and why society needs truthful and […]
Smart, Sustainable, Seamless: How Technical Textiles Are Stitching India’s Footwear Future
Giriraj Singh When we speak of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat we are not just speaking of self reliance in production but of leadership in global value chains. Few sectors capture this opportunity as clearly as footwear. It is one of the most universal products in daily life used by a school student walking to class, a […]