Why English Rules the World
By: Dr.Reyaz Ahmad Several other languages, although having many speakers, lengthy histories, and regional impact, have not been able to reach the same degree of global reach as English, which has attained extraordinary worldwide dominance. This is due to a variety of issues, including language and practical difficulties as well as historical and geopolitical ones. […]
Civil Service and the prestige attached to it
By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar Few days ago, the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission announced the much anticipated final results of JKAS in which 71 successful candidates made it to the final selection list. Soon after the declaration of the results, social media platforms started posting the successful stories on their pages and account handles. […]
World Politics on Shifting Sands
By: Faheemul Islam The world we live in today is vastly different from what it was just ten years ago. In 2024, the landscape of global politics resembles a complex puzzle that is increasingly difficult to forecast or manage. The era of predictable international relations, dominated by a handful of superpowers, has seemingly vanished. It […]
Climate Change: The Ultimate Unifier—or Divider?
Few issues are as urgently pressing as climate change. As we observe increasingly frequent severe weather events such as wildfires, hurricanes, and droughts, the need for climate action becomes undeniable. Yet, nations continue to face challenges in reaching a consensus on how to tackle it. The recent U.N. climate summit highlighted this divide, with wealthier […]
7,000 new DTs under RDSS to boost KPDCL’s commitment on reliable power supply
15,000 km insulated LT cable to be laid, 1.5 lakh ST poles also to be erected SRINAGAR: In a major step set to transform the LT network at Distribution periphery, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) is in the process of installing 7,000 new Distribution Transformer substations across Kashmir valley under the Centre’s premier Revamped […]
CS chaired Executive Committee Meeting of Sainik School Manasbal
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo impressed upon the management of Sainik School Manasbal to improve upon the output of this prestigious school meant to prepare its students for top notch examinations like NDA, Civil Services and other reputed competitions held across the country. These remarks were made by him while chairing the 38th Executive Committee […]
Media delegation from Hyderabad calls on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: A 10-member media delegation from Hyderabad, led by Qazi Salman, Joint Director, Press Information Bureau Srinagar, called on Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhawan Monday. The members of the media fraternity from Hyderabad who are on their visit to the Union Territory of J&K as part of the Media Outreach Programme organized […]
DC Ganderbal reviews status of PMEGP Case Verification for subsidy release
GANDERBAL: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir Monday convened a comprehensive meeting to assess the status of physical verification of Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) cases, aimed at ensuring the timely release of subsidies for beneficiaries in the district. At the beginning of the meeting, the DC sought detailed reports on PMEGP cases approved […]
District Development Council meet reviews progress of Developmental Schemes at B’pora
BANDIPORA: The Chairman, District Development Council (DDC) Bandipora, Ab Gani Bhat on Saturday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Mini Secretariat Bandipora to assess the progress of various developmental schemes in the district. The meeting was held in the presence of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, along with other key officials and public […]
DLC meeting for implementation of Model Solar Village held at Shopian
SHOPIAN: The District Level Committee (DLC) meeting was held at Mini Secretariat Shopian for the implementation of Model Solar Village under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in the District. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar chaired the meeting. This scheme aims to establish “Model Solar Villages” having population size more than 2000, […]
