No snow no show: Gulmarg’s Khelo India Games postponed due to lack of snow
Required snowfall not there; next review after Feb 19: Officials Srinagar: The 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG), which was set to be held in Gulmarg from February 22 to 25, has been postponed due to inadequate snowfall. A fresh assessment will be conducted once snow conditions improve, and a revised schedule will […]
Sarthal a: The Unexplored Paradise
By: Mudasar Ali Sarthal, located in the Tehsil Bani of District Kathua, is a beautiful tourist destination, situated near Bhaderwah, Basohli, and Pathankot. It is approximately 50 kilometers away from Bhaderwah and is one of the most charming places in Jammu and Kashmir, often referred to as “Mini Kashmir.” The area is blessed with abundant […]
The Storyteller: The Conflict between Art and the Market
By: Kalpana Pandey Based on Satyajit Ray’s short story “Golpo Boliye Tarini Khuro,” Ananth Mahadevan’s film The Storyteller (2025) centers on the conflict between authentic labour and money. The film focuses on two very different characters: Tarini Bandyopadhyay (Paresh Rawal), an elderly Bengali storyteller with communist ideals, and Ratan Garodia (Adil Hussain), a wealthy Gujarati […]
The ways of politicians
By: K S S Pillai Politics in some parts of the country has become so crooked that wily politicians use anything to get votes, including misinterpretation of religions. Religion is a collection of beliefs, practices, and cultural systems that connect people to spirituality and sometimes morality. It can also refer to the worship of a […]
CS thoroughly scrutinises ‘Sehat App’ before its formal launch
Terms initiative as ‘One Stop Solution’ for both patients, professionals to avail all health services JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, had an in depth analysis of the features and functioning of the ‘Sehat App’ before it is being dedicated to the public. The application, which was developed by BISAG-N on the request of the Health […]
Satish Sharma for evolving robust mechanism to ensure prompt delivery of DLs
Reviews functioning of MVD, Instructs to intensify road checking JAMMU: Minister for FCS& CA, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Information Technology, Science and Technology, ARI & Training, Satish Sharma, chaired a meeting to review the functioning of Motor Vehicles Department here. Secretary Transport Department, Neeraj Kumar; MD JKRTC, Rakesh Kumar Srangal; Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Paul […]
Chairman DDC B’pora holds council meet, reviews progress of developmental schemes
Bandipora: The chairman District Development Council Bandipora Ab Gani Bhat, on Monday chaired DDC council meeting at Mini secretariat Bandipora to review the progress of developmental schemes implemented in District Bandipora. The meeting was attended by Vice Chairperson Kousar Shafeeq, DDC members, ADDC Mohammad Ashraf Bhatt, ACD Irfan Bahadur, and senior officers from various departments. The […]
Cross border firing has ruined lives in J&K, hope it ends: Deputy CM
Baramulla: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Monday said that the cross-border firing in Jammu and Kashmir has caused immense sufferings since 1947. Speaking to reporters in Baramulla, Choudhary, said that it is unfortunate “we have been witnessing it since 1947, and it has ruined lives whenever it erupts. Hopefully, we will get rid […]
Deputy Chief Minister reviews development landscape of Baramulla
Issues directives for expeditious completion of ongoing projects BARAMULLA: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, chaired a meeting at Baramulla held to review the developmental landscape of the District with emphasis on assessing progress on ongoing projects, addressing challenges in implementation and ensuring timely execution of key initiatives across the various sectors. Present in the meeting […]
Commissioner SMC Chairs Revenue Committee Meeting
Srinagar: Commissioner SMC, Dr. Owais Ahmed convened a pivotal meeting today with the revenue Committee members to discuss strategies for enhancing the organization’s financial performance. The meeting was attended by the Joint Commissioner (Adm), FA/CAO, Joint Commissioner Planning, Chief Revenue Officer, Additional Law Officer, Estates Officer, and other senior officials of the Corporation. During the meeting, […]
