Focus on education sector

The reforms in various sectors in Jammu and Kashmir have brought into focus those key areas which have witnessed no or very slow growth in the region. One such key sector is the education sector which has witnessed a serious neglect over the years. Most importantly, the higher education sector has over the years seen […]
Accounting for Accountability

By: Mohammad Hussain Khan In most traditional sense Public Financial Management is concerned with how Government manages the budget in its established phase viz formulation, approval and execution. It is interdisciplinary drawing from economics, political science and public administration, as well as Accounting and Accountability. Accounting is the language which provides a way to measure […]
Robotic technologies: The new options

By: Dr Ramneek Mahajan Osteoarthritis is a growing epidemic in India with incidence 15 times more than western nations. Presently, 200,000 joint replacements are performed annually with India expected to have highest number in the world by end of 2025. Conventional knee and hip replacement surgeries have been improving life of patients effectively over last […]
Deploy AI to reduce plastic pollution
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, One of the most urgent environmental issues of our time is plastic trash, which calls for ground-breaking innovations to solve. The plastics sector in developed countries is undergoing a transformation thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) and digitization, which are providing solid solutions that may efficiently reduce plastic waste and optimize its use through […]
‘Meri Mati, Mera Desh’ campaign ignites patriotic fervor at Kupwara

DC dedicates the Plaque of Veer- Mainaz Ahmad Mir at Chandigam Lolab
KUPWARA: With unwavering enthusiasm mirroring the sentiments of the nation, the ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’ campaign under the resounding theme of ‘Mitti Ko Naman, Veero Ka Vandan’ is continuing with patriotic fervor in frontier Kupwara district. A series of impactful events, in the run of celebration of the campaign were held across the district. District […]
Army’s ‘dagger women warriors’ organizes seminar on women empowerment
Srinagar: Keeping its commitment and resolve to empower local women, the Dagger Division hosted a transformative seminar at Govt Degree College for Women, Baramullaon 10th Aug 23. The event showcased diverse array of opportunities available tothe young girls and encouraged them to explore new horizons and break down barriers in the workforce. The Chief Guest […]
Bear injures 50 year old man in Kupwara
Srinagar: A 50-year-old man was injured after being attacked by a black bear in Khurhama Lolab in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Reports said that a person identified as Mohammad Yousaf Mir was attacked by a female bear, roaming around the area in Shranth Khurhama. The injured man was taken to a nearby health facility for […]
H&H Deptt distributes export registration certificates, artisan cards among artisans

SRINAGAR: Handicraft and Handloom (H&H) department Thursday distributed certificates, export registration certificates, artisan cards among the artisans as well as conducted a display of Handicraft products at UNDP Baghi All Mardan Khan here. Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Vikramjit Singh; Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir, Mehmood Ahmad Shah; Managing Director Handicrafts and Handloom Corporation Atul […]
11th August last date for admission to various 1st Sem UG courses across JK
SRINAGAR: The last date of admission for admission to Undergraduate Programmes for first Semester (1st Sem) of B.A/B.Sc/B.Com/ BBA and other courses is 11th of August 2023. A notice issued by Higher Education Department in this regard reads, “It is hereby notified for information of all the concerned that the last date of admission to […]
JKAACL organises Cultural festival at GHSS Amira Kadal
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) Thursday organized ‘One-Day Cultural Festival’ at Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School, Amira Kadal here. Director Colleges, J&K, Dr. Yasmeen Ashai was chief guest on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Director Colleges complimented the JKAACL for organizing such a mega cultural fest in the […]