Climate change taking a toll

The Himalayan region has been witnessing huge changes for many years now and the climate in various states and regions too is having an impact ranging from increased downpour to change in temperatures during summer as well as winter seasons. Presently, many north Indian states including the capital New Delhi is witnessing increased water levels […]
World Youth Skills Day- Skilling youth for a transformative future

By: M Ahmad The youth encounter numerous obstacles in today’s environment of rapid change in terms of securing a promising future. Young people face many challenges, including underemployment, unemployment and a lack of possibilities. The process of acquiring new talents or enhancing existing ones is referred to as skill development. On-the-job training, apprenticeships, formal schooling […]
Spinal ailments have improved treatments available

By: Dr Ayush Sharma Attributing to manifold reasons, India is home to the largest number of cases of spinal deformities. The major causes include accidents, social violence, nutrition deficiency, post-polio complications and congenital problems. Slipped disc is a common problem, which affects approximately 1% of the population at any given time. It usually affects people […]
Modernisation of Naanwai Bakery Shops under PMFME Scheme initiated in Sgr

DC Srinagar inspects upgraded units to assess the impact of the scheme
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Friday inspected several Bread Makers (Naanwai) Shops in Ikhrajpora area of the District taken up under PMFME Scheme to restructure the traditional Naanwai shops by installing modern ovens to ensure proper hygiene in and around the shops besides maintaining quality of the products. During the inspection, the […]
KU signs MoU with IIIT Manipur for student exchange programme
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir on Friday, July 14, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Information Technology, Senapati, Manipur, to undertake a student exchange programme in the disciplines of mutual interest. Established in 2015, the IIIT, Senapati, Manipur works under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Government of India to offer […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Handwara
Srinagar: Police in Handwara arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a police party of PS Vilgam at a checkpoint established at Tarathpora-Hafrada crossing intercepted two suspicious persons who attempted to evade the police party but was apprehended tactfully. They have been identified […]
DGP visits Base Camp yatri niwas Bhagwati Nagar in Jammu
Reviews security arrangements and other facilities for pilgrims
Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh visited Base Camp yatri niwas Bhagwati Nagar Jammu on Friday to review the security arrangements and other facilities for the pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. He also interacted with the pilgrims, and officers. SSP Jammu Chandan Kholi, SSP Security Jammu Shemsher Hussain, SSP Traffic Jammu Faisal […]
DC Anantnag stresses for pushing cooperative movement
ANANTNAG: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Syed Fakhrudin Hamid Friday chaired the first District Cooperative Development Committee meeting at DC office, here. Deputy Registrar Cooperatives, Muzaffar Ahmad who is the convener of the meeting informed that the meeting was held to strengthen the cooperative movement in the district. He gave an overview of the present […]
CUK’s Commerce deptt organises industrial visit for students
Ganderbal: To give an exposure to the students about the practical aspects of the industrial setups in the valley, Department of Commerce, Central University of Kashmir (CUK), organized a two-day industrial visit for the M. Com 4th and 2nd semester students to FIl industries Pvt. Ltd at Rangreth on 13th and 14th of July. Dean […]
DC Kulgam reviews arrangements for celebration of I-Day
KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Friday convened a meeting of Officers to review arrangements to be put in place by different departments for celebration of Independence Day, 2023. During the meeting, DPL Kulgam was decided as the main venue where the Tricolour will be hoisted by the chief guest followed […]