Shining Stars of Education System
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi The word Rehbar is an Urdu term that translates to guide in English, and the Rehbar-E-Taleem scheme truly lived up to this noble designation. Introduced in 2000 by the then Honourable Education Minister of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state, this initiative marked a turning point in the Jammu and Kashmir’s […]
Makar Sankranti celebrations are adorned with vibrant customs and traditions.
By: Dr. Satyawan Saurabh The Hindu epic Mahabharata mentions the Magh Mela associated with Makar Sankranti. Every twelve years, the Kumbh Mela is held on Makar Sankranti, which is one of the largest mass pilgrimages in the world, attended by millions of people. Sankranti is worshipped as a deity who, according to legends, defeated the […]
LA fires show the human cost of climate-driven ‘whiplash’
By: Doug Specht October to April is normally considered to be the wet season in California, yet this January, the region is experiencing some of the most devastating fires it’s ever seen. As of January 10, five major fires in and around Los Angeles have burned over 29,053 acres, leading to the evacuation of more […]
Farmers urge PM to reconsider Land Acquisition for NIT in Pulwama
By: Mushtaq ul Islam Pulwama: Farmers and apple growers from Newa and neighboring villages in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to reconsider the acquisition of 5,000 kanals (625 acres) of fertile horticultural land for a proposed National Institute of Technology (NIT) campus. In their heartfelt letter, the […]
MLA Shopian expresses solidarity with fire victims of Saidpora Payen, assures support
SHOPIAR: In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Shopian, Advocate Shabir Ahmad Kullay visited the fire-affected families in Saidpora Payen, Shopian. The tragic incident caused severe damage to the house of Bashir Ahmad Lone and the cow sheds belonging to Bashir Ahmad Lone and Mohammad Yousuf Mir, leaving the families […]
Custom Hiring Centre established at Imam Sahib Shopian: DC inaugurates Unit
Says, initiative aimed at enhancing farm & cooperative efficiency SHOPIAN: In a first of its kind initiative by the Cooperative Department, a Custom Hiring Centre (CHC) was established at Imam Sahib tehsil of Shopian district. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar inaugurated the Custom Hiring Centre under Cooperative Sector, established by the Primary […]
ADDC Bandipora chairs SOP committee meeting for verification of structural damages
BANDIPORA: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Bandipora, Mohammad Ashraf Bhatt on Thursday chaired a meeting of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Committee to discuss the verification process for structural damage cases in the district. During the meeting, out of 09 cases, 06 relief cases from various areas of Bandipora were evaluated and forwarded to the […]
Director AHD Kashmir reviews physical, financial targets achieved under various schemes
SRINAGAR: Director Animal Husbandry Department, Kashmir, Dr Parvinder Sudan reviewed the physical and financial progress achieved under various schemes including CAPEX (Capital Expenditure), Holistic Agricultural Development Programme, Central Sector Schemes and NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) during the current financial year. The meeting aimed to evaluate the implementation status of these programs […]
One-day Orientation program on registration processes held at Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Registration Department Jammu and Kashmir Monday organized a one day orientation program on the registration processes in Jammu and Kashmir at TRC Srinagar. The training programme was attended by AIGR Kashmir, Riyaz Ahmad Wani, Sub Registrars of Kashmir Division along-with their staff, experts from SDU NIC Pune and Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd, Stamp […]
DC Bandipora chairs meeting to finalize annual Plan 2025-26 under SBM
Stresses awareness & efficiency in SBM initiatives BANDIPORA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri Monday chaired a meeting at the Mini Secretariat to discuss and finalize the Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) for the year 2025-26 under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). During the meeting, the targets and achievements under the Annual Implementation […]
