Evolution of Radio Broadcasting in India
Er. Prabhat Kishore The history of broadcasting is actually linked to the history of journalism. Broadcasting owes to its origin to idea of journalism which has its genesis in the ancient communication system. The importance of news was recognized even before ink and paper were invented. It was important both for the rulers as well […]
Winds of change blow in Dhaka
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, won a historic victory with a landslide majority in the recent general elections in Bangladesh. Returning to politics after a seventeen-year exile, Tarique Rahman carried forward the political legacy of his mother and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, securing the party over two-thirds […]
CM chairs high-level meeting to review Ramadan arrangements
Directs coordinated efforts to ensure water, electricity, transport, health service during Holy month of fasting SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the holy month of Ramadan across Jammu and Kashmir. Emphasizing the importance of ensuring smooth public services during the sacred month, the Chief Minister directed all […]
PDP MLA seeks all-party meet on free trade agreements
Flags threat to JK’s horticulture sector Jammu: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para on Tuesday pressed for convening an all-party meeting to discuss the impact of free trade agreements with foreign countries on Jammu and Kashmir’s horticulture sector, particularly the apple industry. He said a collective appeal should be made urging the […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that Shutdown of 33 KV Amargarh-Sopore line will be observed due to which power supply to Sopore Town and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 21 February 2026.
Assembly Proceedings: House mourns demise of Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah, Brij Mohan Sharma
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Tuesday paid high tributes to former Minister Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah and Former MLC Brij Mohan Sharma on their demise. While reading out the obituary references for the deceased public leaders, Speaker Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather termed Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah as an able administrator with distinguished […]
Police arrests five drug peddlers, recovers contraband substance
Srinagar: Police arrested five drug peddlers in Baramulla and Sopore and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that in Baramulla, a police party during patrolling intercepted three suspicious persons moving from Kansoth Colony towards Yakhmanpora, who tried to flee but were apprehended tactfully. During search, significant quantity of […]
Govt appoints Shantmanu as State Election Commissioner
Srinagar: The J&K Government on Tuesday appointed retired IAS officer Shantmanu as the State Election Commissioner. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, Lieutenant Governor has appointed Shantmanu as State Election Commissioner. He will serve for five years or until he turns 70, whichever is earlier, reads the order. The appointment takes […]
Excessive use of pesticides, fertilisers endangering environment, public health: Tarigami in Assembly
Jammu: Senior CPI(M) leader and Kulgam MLA M Y Tarigami on Tuesday raised concerns over excessive use of chemical pesticides and fertilisers, warning that indiscriminate application could possibly harm the environment and pose grave risks to public health. Speaking on the allocations for various departments in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Tarigami stressed the importance […]
White Knight Corps GOC reviews security situation in Poonch
Jammu: The General Officer Commanding of the Army’s White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Tuesday visited Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district and reviewed the security environment with the field commanders. He also urged all ranks to remain vigilant and mission-ready at all times. “GOC White Knight Corps, along with GOC CIF Romeo, […]