Supersonic passenger aircraft: The future of civil aviation
By: Kshitij Sabnis The US aerospace company Boom Supersonic recently announced it has successfully tested its latest aircraft, the XB-1. The company is developing a larger plane and aims to begin passenger flights at supersonic (faster than sound) speed within the next five years, and claims it already has orders from a handful of airlines. […]
Organic Poultry: The Key to Better Health
By: Aubaid Ahmed Akhoon Poultry farming has been a cherished tradition in Kashmir Valley for generations. In earlier times, almost every household kept chickens and other domestic birds, serving multiple purposes. These birds not only beautified courtyards but also provided a reliable source of fresh eggs and meat. Moreover, they played a crucial role in […]
Rana co-chairs session on “Flood Plain Zoning” in All India State Ministers’ conference
Emphasizes effective flood management, sustainable development RAJASTHAN: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, co-chaired a session on ‘Flood Plain Zoning’ in the second All India State Ministers’ Conference on Water at Udaipur, Rajasthan. While speaking on the occasion, Javed Rana emphasized the need for adoption of flood plain zoning approach for comprehensive flood management […]
First ever english book on Dogri Sahitya Akademi awardees gains popularity
Jammu: The first-ever book in English, titled Doyens of Dogri Literature, is steadily capturing the market. This over 200-page book, authored by eminent journalist and writer O.P. Sharma and published by Starline Syndicate Service, Jammu, provides a comprehensive biographical sketch of all 50 Sahitya Akademi Awardees in Dogri. The book highlights the literary contributions of […]
Health Minister reviews functioning of H&ME, Social Welfare, Education departments in Baramulla
SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the performance and functioning of Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education departments in Baramulla district. The meeting was attended by MLA Uri, Sajad Ahmad; MLA Wagoora-Kreeri, Irfan Hafeez Lone; MLA Sopore, […]
Commissioner Secretary IT reviews Aadhaar generation, updation in J&K
SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Information Technology, Saurabh Bhagat, held a meeting at Civil Secretariat to review various aspects of Aadhaar generation and updation in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Iftikhar Hussain Chauhan, Director Finance, IT Department; Meenakshi Vaid, Additional Secretary, ITD; Malika Raina, Under Secretary, ITD; Sh. Shoaib Khan, State Project Manager, UIDAI, […]
Javed Dar assesses development landscape of Bandipora, e-inaugurates development projects
BANDIPORA: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election departments, Javed Ahmad Dar, today reviewed the developmental landscape of Bandipora district in a meeting held at mini secretariat. The Minister was accompanied by DDC Chairman, Abdul Gani Bhat; MLA Bandipora, Nizam u din Bhat; MLA Gurez, Nazir Ahmad Khan and MLA […]
Govt undertakes comprehensive program for imparting modern skills to youth: Dy CM
Visits Govt ITI, Women’s Polytechnic, interacts with students JAMMU: Maintaining that the Government is committed for honing the technical abilities of the youth, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, said that a comprehensive program has been undertaken for imparting the modern and market based technical skill education to youth so that they can create employment opportunities […]
Man climbs mobile tower in Rajouri, rescued after six hours
Rajouri/Jammu: A 40-year-old man climbed a mobile tower and threatened to commit suicide in Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said. He was rescued in a joint operation by police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), ending an over six-hour-long drama in Thanamandi town, some 25 km from Rajouri district headquarters, the officials said. Javaid Kohli, […]
Secy RDD reviews MGNREGA draft Annual Action Plan 2025-26 for Jammu Division
Calls for strategic convergence; people-centric, community driven planning JAMMU: Secretary, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, on Wednesday conducted a comprehensive review of the Annual Action Plan (AAP) and Labour Budget (LB) for MGNREGA for the fiscal 2025-26, focusing on 10 districts of Jammu division. Director RDD Jammu, Mumtaz Ali; Joint […]
