ACB initiates outreach program to mark Vigilance Awareness Week celebration
Speakers necessitate of interdepartmental coordination, collective efforts to curb corruption SRINAGAR: In alignment with observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 across the nation, the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) J&K, initiated an extensive outreach program. The week-long campaign, themed “CULTURE OF INTEGRITY FOR THE NATION’S PROSPERITY,” aims to enhance transparency, reinforce ethical governance and combat corruption […]
JK cannot run through dual control: Nasir Aslam Wani

Srinagar: Advisor to the Chief Minister, NasirAslamWani on Saturday said that Jammu & Kashmir cannot function effectively under its current “dual control” structure, where security setup remains under the control of the Lieutenant Governor (LG) while other administrative functions are managed by the Chief Minister. Speaking at an art exhibition for amateur artists in Srinagar, […]
Medicine, engineeringstill the best choice among students

By: Dr.Reyaz Ahmad In India, career choices are often restricted to two main fields—Medicine (MBBS) and Engineering. This trend is deeply rooted in the nation’s socio-cultural fabric and has been perpetuated over decades, making these professions synonymous with success and stability. While there are numerous opportunities available in other sectors, MBBS and Engineering remain the […]
The end of the road
By: K S SPillai Nobody wants to live beyond a certain age despite the availability of wonder drugs and the saying that being buried at a good old age and full of years is a sign of divine favour. It is difficult to imagine someone wishing to live like Methuselah, one who lived long, dying […]
Why do people do extreme sports?
By: Odette Hornby Participation in extreme sports has surged since COVID-19, with 490 million people estimated to be taking part globally. This may have been fuelled by a desire to break free from lockdown-induced monotony and an explosion of media coverage showcasing the allure of high-adrenaline activities. Extreme sports, like Base jumping, free solo climbing, […]
POEM: Can I live without strain?
By: Iqra Zehra Whenever I want to move forward in my life, anxiety haunts me at every step of my life The troubles of parents also surround me at every step But sometimes circumstances change, which make me feel that everything is fine Sometimes there is happiness while many a time there is melancholy I […]
Second Lives Art Guild holds 2 day Art exhibition at City Mall, Lal Chowk

Advisor to CM inaugurates event; appreciates Guild’s noble mission SRINAGAR: Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today inaugurated exhibition titled ‘Revelations” – Artful insights’ at City Mall, Lal Chowk here. Speaking on the occasion, the Advisor appreciated the noble mission and motive of the organiser of the event. “Such initiatives greatly help the society […]
Dir Agriculture Kashmir visits Hi-tech Poly-houses in Narkara Budgam
SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal visited Hi-tech poly houses in vegetable cluster at Narkara Budgam. Speaking to the Agri entrepreneurs at Narkara, Director underscored the importance of vertical expansion in vegetable cultivation. He said under Holistic Agriculture Development Program HADP, department is working on a special project for round the year cultivation of […]