DSEK orders continuation of remedial coaching during summer break
Srinagar: The School Education Department Wednesday ordered the education institutions to continue remedial teaching during summer vacations for schools with poor results in JKBOSE Class 10th & 12th Examinations. Joint Director elementary education at Directorate of School Education Kashmir in a communique said, “Remedial teaching was initiated for schools that recorded unsatisfactory performance in the […]
Mock drill held to test coordination, emergency response ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar: Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar, Dr Sandeep Chakravarti on Wednesday said that a joint mock drill was conducted at Yatra Niwas in Pantha Chowk to test coordination and emergency response ahead of Amarnath Yatra. Speaking to reporters, the SSP said the aim of today’s drill was to assess preparedness in handling emergencies like bomb […]
Property worth Rs 1 Cr belonging to drug dealer attached by police
Srinagar: In a major action against the drug menace, Srinagar police attached a residential property, comprising a two-storey house along with land worth approximately Rs 1 crore, belonging to a notorious drug peddler, in Takanwari, Karnabal area. In a statement, issued here a police spokesperson said the accused is involved in case FIR No. 02/2024 […]
Teenager killed in Srinagar, another injured after scooty hits wall
Srinagar: A 14-year-old boy died while another sustained injuries after their scooty hit a wall near Solina bund in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar late last night, officials said. An official said that the duo, both residents of Rambagh, Srinagar, was riding a scooty when the rider lost control and hit a wall. He said […]
Chief Secretary chairs 2nd SEC meeting of DMRRR
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired the 2nd State Executive Committee ((SEC) meeting of the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR) to review the status of disaster preparedness and assess the allocation and utilization of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Home, Chandraker Bharti, Principal […]
Blending Industry with Ecology: Khyber Cement hosts ‘Lavender Day in Srinagar’
Srinagar: Khyber Cement celebrated Lavender Day with a deep-rooted belief that industrial progress must go hand in hand with environmental responsibility. Held amidst the fertile lavender fields around its factory, the event was a vibrant gathering that reflected the brand’s unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and community enrichment in Kashmir. Set against the backdrop of […]
A major thrust
In a renewed effort to improve the infrastructural needs in Jammu and Kashmir, the centre has provided a huge impetus and a major Infra boost as 19 road and tunnel projects worth Rs 10,637 Crores were approved for the region. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved the Action plan of 2025-26 in […]
Elders in the digital age
By: K S S Pillai Most elders feel honoured to be called ‘senior citizens’ and enjoy some benefits from the government. When I visit my bank or another institution, I stand proudly in a separate, short line to get my work done. I also feel special when I am called a ‘senior citizen’ or ‘super […]
