Need to enhance green cover

The past few years have been pretty bad on the weather front in Jammu and Kashmir. Our seasons are witnessing a major change with winter months getting colder every year and the summer months witnessing a spike in temperatures making the situation quite worrisome for all of us. The region which was otherwise known as […]
Exam-Based Promotions should be the guiding principle

By: Shahnawaz Ali In the pursuit of enhancing both quality and accountability within the education system, the need to reform the promotion mechanism for teaching and administrative staff in government schools is more urgent than ever. The current seniority-based system, though historically prevalent, fails to recognize merit, competence and the critical understanding of administrative conduct. […]
A Tribute to Motherhood
By: Mohammad Nadeem In the journey of life, we come across countless relationships—friends, teachers, mentors, relatives, and even strangers—each contributing something valuable to our growth and experiences. Often, life brings moments when we owe someone kindness, money, time, or support. These debts, in most cases, are transactional. We find ways to return favors, express gratitude, […]
Five lakh homeless people in JK to get permanent shelter: Union Minister Chouhan

Srinagar: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said the central government has identified around five lakh people in Jammu and Kashmir who do not have permanent homes and efforts are being made to provide them housing under a government scheme. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, the minister said the Prime Minister has […]
ICAI President, others call on Lt Guv in Sgr
SRINAGAR: CA. Charanjot Singh Nanda, President, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Thursday, an official spokesman said. Later, Master Amaan Khan, a young National-level Wushu player also met Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the 12-year-old athlete hailing from Baramulla on winning the Bronze medal at […]
CM Omar visits SKIMS to enquire about health of Mehbooba Mufti’s mother
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday went to SKIMS Hospital Soura on learning about the ill-health of mother of Mehbooba Mufti, PDP President & former chief minister. The Chief Minister enquired about her health and wished her a speedy recovery. CM also met the family members at the hospital. CM was accompanied by Advisor Nasir […]