Satiating taste buds across continents

By: Aubaid Akhoon Kashmiri Harisa, a beloved winter delight, shares more than just its name with the famous South Iranian Harisa. This hearty dish, known for its thick pottage made of bruised wheat, meat, butter, cinnamon, and aromatic herbs, has a cultural and historical connection that transcends borders. Culinary Connections In South Iran, Harisa is […]
Western sanctions haven’t curbed Russian oil profits
By: Carole Nakhle Western sanctions that put a price cap on Russian oil exports from December 2022 aimed to cause the country significant economic pain after its invasion of Ukraine last year. The idea was to curtail the amount Russia makes from its oil while ensuring it continues to flow into the global market to […]
Understanding human psychology must for advocacy skills: CJ

Inaugurates training programme on Advocacy Skills for Young Lawyers
SRINAGAR: Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy at High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Justice N Kotiswar Singh Saturday inaugurated two day training programme on Advocacy Skills for Young Lawyers of Kashmir and UT of Ladakh organised by J&K Judicial Academy in association with Indian Institute of Legal […]
Almonds: An elixir for good health
By: Mohammad Hanief Almonds are a healthy food. They provide a range of essential nutrients and can be good source of protein for people who follow a plant-based diet. They are also versatile, and people can incorporate them into the diet in many ways and those with a nut allergy should not eat almonds or […]
DC Kulgam reviews Action plan for implementation of Special campaign 3.0
KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr.Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Saturday chaired a meeting of officers to review action plan for proper implimentation of Special campaign 3.0 at mini-secretariat, here. During the meeting, the DC instructed the officers to ensure that the offices are kept clean and organise Special Cleanliness drives towards the furtherance of better space […]
Srinagar Food Safety organises Training programme
Batch of 50 FBOs of Srinagar District trained in Food Safety Standards Act
SRINAGAR: With a view to make all Food Business Operators (FBOs) of Srinagar District well versed about Food Safety Standards Act, a one-day training programme under Food Safety Training and Certification(FoSTaC) was organised here today by the Srinagar Food Safety Department. The Training programme was organized on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Mohammad […]
CBC’s two-day ICOP cum photo exhibition in Kargil concludes
Kargil: The two-day Integrated Communication cum Outreach Programme (ICOP) cum photo exhibition organized by Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India concluded at Kargil on Saturday. The ICOP was held at Hussaini Memorial Hall, Kargil. The programme covered the themes of “9 Years of Seva, Sushasan and Garib Kalyan”, […]
Two dead after truck skids off road on Zojila Pass
Srinagar: Two persons were killed after a truck they were travelling in fell into a deep gorge on Zojila Pass in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Saturday. An official said that the truck that was on way from Kargil to Sonamarg skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge near Mandir Mode on […]