Erasing Uncomfortable Truths
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad In an era of rapid information dissemination, the uncomfortable truths that challenge our beliefs or threaten societal stability are often erased or ignored rather than confronted. This tendency to sidestep reality can be seen in politics, history, social issues, and even personal interactions. The consequences of this avoidance range from distorted […]
Fostering an inclusive school culture
By: Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat An inclusive school culture is one where every student, regardless of their background, identity, abilities, or differences, feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. Such an environment does not merely tolerate diversity but embraces it, ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to succeed. The foundation of an inclusive school culture […]
Fighting the Silent Threat of Glaucoma
By: Dr. Mahipal Singh Sachdev Glaucoma, often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Despite its devastating impact, it remains largely undetected until significant vision loss occurs. As we observe World Glaucoma Week 2025 under the theme “Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World,” it is crucial to […]
KIWG Day 02: Amid snow, drizzle, athletic perseverance raises visual warmth at Gulmarg
GULMARG: From wee hours on Monday snowfall at Gulmarg proclaimed that remnants of Winter chill are still in command to thrill visitors at the famous high altitude tourist destination. But the Khelo India Winter Games witnessed a change in climate after a sunny inaugural day. The perseverance & passion of athletes raised the visual warmth […]
17 schools in Pattan Baramulla functioning in rented spaces: Govt
Says land unavailability delays construction Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday revealed that 17 schools in Pattan Constituency in Baramulla district are currently functioning in rented accommodations due to the non-availability of their own buildings. In a response to a query posed by MLA Pattan, Javid Riyaz, the Minister Incharge School Education, said […]
Traffic woes in Sopore: Govt says Rs 63.53 Cr project framed to ease congestion
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that it has framed Rs 63.53 crore project for road widening and development of alternate routes to decongest Sopore town in a bid to address traffic woes particularly around Asia’s largest fruit mandi in the area. In response to a question by MAL Irshad Rasool Kar, the […]
Dead body of youth recovered in Pampore in south Kashmir
Srinagar: A youth was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Khrew hamlet of Pampore in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday An official said that the youth was found dead by some locals at Shar Shalun area, following which police was called who reached the spot and took the body for legal medico formalities. The […]
365 medical officers appointed in Nov 2024 to strengthen health care: Minister
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir health minister on Monday said that 365 doctors were selected as medical officers in the health and family welfare department in November last year and were posted in far-flung areas to strengthen health care facilities at grass root level. In a written reply to MLA Shakti Parihar’s question, the health minister […]
LG Sinha attends inaugural ceremony of 5th Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg
GULMARG: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the inaugural ceremony of 5th Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg today. The Lieutenant Governor welcomed and conveyed his best wishes to athletes and team officials from all over the country participating in different winter-sports disciplines. “Khelo India Winter Games symbolizes the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. The […]
Identify, eliminate unnecessary compliances, outdated regulations for business growth: CS
Directs for digitisation of existing MSMEs JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today directed for identification of all the unnecessary compliances existing in government departments to be done away with for the ease of citizens and business establishments. Dulloo made these remarks while chairing a meeting held to review the progress of various departments in implementing […]
