Need to control begging
Begging has come up as an uncontrollable menace in many parts of the country. Those cities and towns which witness huge footfall either through tourist or pilgrim arrivals top the list of sites that have been flooded by beggars. The presence of beggars everywhere at such places not only irritates the visitors but also gives […]
Misuse of Social Media: A Painful Reality
By: DR Aftab Jan There was a time when Kashmir was the abode of wisdom, dignity, and respect for learning. People honored scholars, teachers, and elders, knowing that true knowledge required years of study, humility, and sincerity. But now, a storm is raging through our land—a storm of social media misused in the worst ways. […]
Ashura: Where Humanity Walks Together
By: Dr. Shahid Ali Khan ‘On Ashura’s road, I saw no hate, no sword, no cry….Only Hussain’s love that made all hearts unify.’ As I stepped out from my home in Rawalpora and made my way along the old airport road through the winding lanes of Srinagar, something sacred began to stir within me. It […]
Committee on Govt Assurances holds introductory meeting in Srinagar
Calls for comprehensive scrutiny of promises made on floor of House SRINAGAR: The Committee on Government Assurances of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday convened an introductory meeting at the Assembly Complex, Srinagar. The meeting was chaired by the Committee Chairman, Sajad Gani Lone and attended by members Ch. Mohammad Akram, Javaid Ahmad […]
Lt Guv releases song ‘Jai Kashmi’, meets leaders and delegations
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday released the patriotic and inspirational song titled “Jai Kashmir – From 370 to Unity, A Tribute to Vision, Courage, and Progress”, at Raj Bhawan. The song was penned and composed by Dr. Mohammad Shuaib Zahoor. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated Dr. Mohammad Shuaib Zahoor and his team for dedicating the […]
Encash Mahindra at Athwajan launches XUV 3XO REVX
Srinagar: Encash Automotive Pvt. Ltd., Authorized Dealership of Mahindra & Mahindra, Friday unveiled the exciting new XUV 3XO REVX Series at its Athwajan Showroom, a statement issued here by the company said. The chief guests on the occasion were Tajamul Ahmad Qadri, Chief Manager (Marketing) J&K Bank and Gaurav Gupta, Chief Manager SBI SME Hyderpora. […]
IICT upgrades skill of 11,000 carpet weavers under various flagship schemes
Provides monthly stipend under Guru-Shishya Scheme SRINAGAR: In a major boost to expand the pool of trained human resource, Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Srinagar, under the aegis of Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, has master trained around 11,000 carpet weavers from different districts, under various skill development programmes. The weavers have been trained […]
KU hosts symposium on early cancer diagnosis
Srinagar: To address the alarming rise in cancer cases and highlight the importance of its timely diagnosis, the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI), University of Kashmir (KU), in collaboration with the Kashmir Oncology Forum (KOF), organised a one-day national symposium on “Bridging Knowledge and Practice: The Power of Early Cancer Diagnosis” at the […]
ACB arrests PDD lineman at Pattan for accepting bribe
Srinagar: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday said that it arrested a Lineman of PDD Sub Division Pattan, Baramulla for demanding and accepting a bribe, a anti- graft body spokesman said. “Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) received a written complaint alleging that Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, Lineman-II (designated as Meter Reader Panzinara) in the Power Development […]
