Safety of children is paramount
Road safety measures in Jammu and Kashmir have been facing several questions over the years. Though some changes have been brought but still lot needs to be done to make roads and commuting much safer. Another important aspect related to road safety is the student safety norms as lakhs of students travel in school owned […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Is AAP Reaching Its End? The exit of seven Rajya Sabha MPs is a massive blow to the Aam Aadmi Party. This defection represents 70% of their total strength in the upper house, leaving the party’s national presence in ruins. By moving as a large group they used a legal loophole where a […]
Rich Schools, Poor Teachers: The Education Paradox
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Why glossy campuses can hide an uncomfortable truth—and why fixing it is in everyone’s interest Walk past many private schools today and you may feel you are looking at a corporate headquarters rather than a place of learning. Tall gates, air-conditioned corridors, smart boards, glossy brochures, international affiliations, and a fee structure […]
Looking beyond the bodies
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh A society’s progress isn’t measured solely by its buildings, technology, and economic development, but also by how it views its citizens, especially women. If a society limits women solely to their appearance, body, or traditional roles, then that society is seeing only a half-truth. Several questions remain as to why women’s achievements, […]
Lt Guv dedicates Indoor Stadiums to youth of Marh, Jourian
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated the state-of-the-art Baba Jitto Indoor Stadium at Marh and Indoor Sports Stadium at Jourian, Akhnoor. Dedicating the sports facilities to the youth, the Lieutenant Governor said that new indoor Sports Stadiums, equipped with modern shooting ranges and versatile indoor courts, are designed to inspire excellence and cultivate […]
Senior Army Officers, Paras Hospital delegation call on CM in Jammu
JAMMU: Lieutenant General Prashant Srivastava, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, and Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, GOC (Designate), called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest, with particular focus on the security scenario and developmental priorities in the region. Separately, a deputation of Paras Healthcare Limited […]
Dy CM chairs Sub-Committee meet on Gair Mumkin Khads in Jammu
Committee asserts on identification of chronic areas to address public concerns JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Monday chaired a meeting of the Sub-Committee constituted to examine the issues related to Gair Mumkin Khads in Jammu and Kashmir at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu. The Committee stressed on protection of all flood zone areas, however, asserted […]
Rural economy, livestock sector key focus of govt policies: Minister Javid Dar
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Veterinary Doctors Association, Jammu, Monday organized a one-day technical conference at the Convention Centre, Jammu, on the theme “Veterinarians: Guardians of Food and Health.” Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar was the chief guest on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, […]
J&K Relief Organisation rebuts news regarding ration distribution among migrants
JAMMU: The Relief Organization, J&K government, has strongly refuted a news item published in a local daily regarding the ration distribution in terms of the Special Relief Ration Scheme for Kashmiri/Jammu Migrants, a spokesman of the organisation said. “The report presents an incomplete picture and creates an unwarranted propaganda regarding implementation of the scheme,” clarified […]
Joint Director School Education North visits PM Shri GSS Laharwalpora
Chairs Parent-Teacher Meet Bandipora: Joint Director School Education (North), Haleem Tanveer Ahmad, Monday conducted a surprise visit to PM Shri Government Secondary School Laharwalpora, Bandipora. The visit was marked by active participation in the on-going Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) and detailed interactions aimed at strengthening the local educational ecosystem. During the PTM, the Joint Director engaged […]