Four-day wet spell in J&K from Today
MeT issues ‘yellow, orange’ alerts till Feb 28 Srinagar: Chilla-Bacha (Small Cold)—last phase of harsh winter in Kashmir—is likely to bring a major snowfall of the season. The weatherman has predicted a 4-day wet spell from Tuesday and issued yellow and orange alerts for Jammu and Kashmir regions till February 28. There is a possibility […]
All-party meet convened on Feb 27 for smooth budget session: Speaker
Reviews security, other measures Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday said he has convened an all-party meeting on February 27 to ensure a smooth budget session starting on March 3. He also countered PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti who had accused him of imposing “martial law” by warning the legislators against […]
Impact of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy on Schools
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi Foundational Literacy and Numeracy mission has been a game changer for the education sector in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in early grades. Being a teacher committed to the introduction of FLN, I can personally attest to its impact on retention, class attendance, and student performance. Introduction of FLN comes at a […]
Neglect of Pahari Language and Culture
By: Mohammad Iqbal Mughal The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL), an institution dedicated to promoting and preserving the region’s linguistic and cultural diversity, has come under scrutiny for its alleged neglect of the Pahari language and its associated cultural activities. Over the past few years, the Pahari community has expressed […]
Tips to boost your wellbeing and energy levels during Ramadan
By: Romy Lauche, Fatima El-Assaad and Jessica Bayes Ramadan is one of the most significant months of the Islamic lunar calendar. It marks the time when the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him). Almost 2 billion Muslims worldwide observe this month of prayer and reflection, which includes fasting between two prayers, […]
CM attends live streaming of PM’s address on PM-KISAN scheme at SKUAST-K
Inaugurates Agri-Tech exhibition, Inspects over 100 stalls SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the live streaming of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address from Bhagalpur, Bihar, marking the release of the 19th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The event was held at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K), Shalimar Campus. As Chief […]
CS assesses preparations for identification of houseless people to be covered under PMAY (U) 2.0
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Monday chaired a meeting of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to assess the household survey to be carried out by the Department in collaboration with the Planning Development & Monitoring Department for identification of houseless people in J&K. Those who attended the meeting included Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Secretary, Planning; […]
CM Omar Abdullah flags off K2K EV Drive from the SKICC
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday flagged off the second season of the fastest Electric Vehicle (EV) drive, Kashmir to Kanyakumari (K2K), from the lawns of Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Center (SKICC). Interacting with the organizers, the Chief Minister extended his felicitations and best wishes to all participants. Highlighting the significance of the event, he remarked, […]
