DEO Shopian inspects Counting Centres, reviewing preparedness for counting
SHOPIAN: The District Election Officer (DEO), Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar and Senior Superintendent of Police, Anayat Ali made a joint visit to Counting Centres at Mini Secretariat Shopian in order to review the arrangements for counting of votes, scheduled on October 8 for Shopian and Zainapora Assembly Constituencies (ACs) of the district. During the inspection, […]
DC Poonch reviews Dengue Control measures, urges public cooperation to curb spread
POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal chaired a crucial meeting to review the ongoing dengue control efforts in the district. The meeting, held in the DC’s office chamber, was attended by Dr. Nusrat Bhatti, Medical Superintendent of District Hospital Poonch, the Executive Officer (EO) of Poonch Municipality, along with other senior officials and key stakeholders. […]
DEO Poonch reviews counting day preparations
POONCH: Ahead of the scheduled counting day for the Assembly elections, District Election Officer (DEO) Poonch, Vikas Kundal, convened a high-level meeting with district election authorities to review the final preparations. The meeting focused on ensuring a smooth and transparent counting process for the three assembly constituencies—Surankote, Haveli, and Mendhar—where polling was held on September […]
Assembly Elections-2024: Training program for counting Supervisors, Assistants, Micro Observers held at Udhampur
UDHAMPUR: A one day training program for Counting Supervisors, Assistants & Micro Observers under the supervision of District Election Officer Saloni Rai held here at Conference Hall DC Office Complex Udhampur. The training session focused on equipping the staff with detailed knowledge regarding the procedures to be followed during the counting of votes, particularly for […]
The Myth of ‘Too Much’
By: Dr.Reyaz Ahmad The idea that they are doing “too much” might overwhelm people in today’s hectic environment. According to this idea, one should push themselves to the limit, work hard, and see significant progress very rapidly. The saying that you’re not doing enough work if you’re not over-exerting yourself has become a common one. […]
Threat to our survival
By: Mohammad Hanief The glaciers in the Kashmir Himalayas are melting rapidly, threatening water security in the region. This alarming rate of glacier melt in Kashmir and Ladakh has raised concerns among experts, who warn of significant impacts on regional water availability and hydrological systems. The melting glaciers in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh will affect […]
Daylight savings is about to start. But why do the days get longer?
By: Laura Nicole Driessen, University of Sydney The days are getting longer and in Australia, the switch to daylight saving time is almost upon us (for about 70% of the population, anyway).But why do we have longer days in summer and shorter days in winter? It’s all about the tilt Earth goes around the Sun […]
PM Modi: Living the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi
By: Sumitra Gandhi Kulkarni In April 2024, I went and cast my vote and was therefore relieved when in June 2024, Narendra Modi became Prime Minister of Bharat for the third time. Mahatma Gandhi or Bapuji as I call him was my grandfather. I lived with him till I was 19. This year, I turn […]
Empowerment of Educators
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi In fact, the real future creators of a nation are the educators. They are the teachers and trainers, as well as facilitators of learning. These, indeed, are the people who help create the future of a society by mentoring young minds in achieving the position of future leaders in the making. […]
Change of guard in Sri Lanka
By: Vidhura S. Tennekoon Sri Lankans voted for a new direction in leadership on Sept. 22, 2024, electing a leftist anti-poverty campaigner as president of the South Asian nation. The ascent of Anura Kumara Dissanayake marks a break with the past and from the establishment parties and politicians blamed for taking the country to the […]
