Managing the garbage
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) few days back directed the incumbent Commissioner of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) to provide an undertaking ensuring that 11.5 lakh metric tons of legacy waste at Srinagar’s Achan Saidapora landfill site will be cleared within two years. The tribunal is also considering legal action against eight former SMC commissioners who […]
Spring: The season of colours
By: Mohammad Hanief The spring season, which marks the end of winter, normally starts from first week of March. In the spring season, nature is in full bloom and the almond blossoms and blooming of Yemberzal Flower-Narcissus (Botanical name) mark the advent of spring season. The spring season symbolizes festivity and gaiety as people celebrate […]
Book review: ‘A Comprehensive Perspective on Adolescent Mental Health’ by Arshad Qalami
By: Wani Arfat Kashmir has long been a cradle of knowledge, literature, intellectual thought, and spiritual wisdom. The region’s scholars and writers have not only revolutionized the fields of knowledge and research but have also illuminated the paths of awareness and enlightenment for generations. The sagacious teachings of Sheikh-ul-Alam (RA), the mystical poetry of Lal […]
Govt, BISAG-N explore tech collaborations to establish Centre of Excellence in Emerging Technologies
JAMMU: In a major push towards harnessing the emerging technologies for governance and development, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Friday chaired a high level meeting to deliberate on collaboration with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-Informatics (BISAG-N) for establishing a Centre of Excellence in the Union Territory. The meeting was graced by Director […]
Six people injured in road mishap near Qazigund in south Kashmir
Srinagar: At least six people were injured in a road accident on Srinagar-Jammu Natiomal Highway near Mirbazar area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Friday. Officials said that a vehicle lost its control near Mirbazar on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway and hit the divider. Six people were injured who were immediately shifted to GMC Anantnag for […]
Nasha Mukt J&K: IEC Campaign against Drug Abuse kicks off in Ganderbal
GANDERBAL: District Administration Ganderbal launched the Information Education and Communication campaign against drug abuse under Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir, with a mega awareness event held at the Auditorium Hall of Boys Higher Secondary School (BHSS), Ganderbal. The event was presided over by the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, as the chief guest. Among other dignitaries […]
District admin B’la bids farewell to outgoing ADC, welcomes new officers
Baramulla: The District Administration Baramulla organized a farewell function at Dak Bungalow Baramulla to honor the outgoing Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Raina and to welcome the newly appointed ADC, Syed Altaf Hussain Musvi, and Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Gulmarg, Mir Jaliel Ahmed. Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, presided over the event and lauded the […]
DC Shopian directs immediate reparation of Narwah Road
Shopian: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta assessed the condition of damaged segment of road at Narwah & directed concerned agencies for immediate reparations. While visiting the site, DC took stock of the identified stretches that require immediate reparation work to facilitate the smooth movement of transportation. Emphasizing the importance of road connectivity for local commuters, DC […]
Satish Sharma declares open “All India University Powerlifting Championship”
Over 1200 athletes from 150 Universities participating SRINAGAR: Minister for Food Civil Supply & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Information Technology, Science and Technology, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, declared open the “All India University Powerlifting Championship 2025” at University of Kashmir. The event is being organised by the University of Kashmir in […]
