Why take so much of time
We live at a place where we face challenges almost on daily basis. Challenges to manage our day to day affairs, challenges to manage the education of our children and challenges to survive through the hard realities of life every hour and every minute. We have however, also managed to survive these challenges because we […]
Beyond the Minarets: The Silent Cries of the Needy
By: Farhan Yousuf In cities and towns, a remarkable metamorphosis is evident. Towering mosques with radiant domes and slender minarets are ascending swiftly, testaments to architectural ingenuity and profound faith. These structures, often funded by generous donations, stand as statements of identity and belief. They inspire awe, showcasing the community’s dedication to its spiritual heritage. […]
Lifestyle Pressures in Kashmir
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi In the last few years, there has been an upsurge of lifestyle expectations in Kashmir driven by social media, materialism and a compulsion on the part of the salaried and middle class to live above their means. Much of this burden arises from the need to have the social status of […]
Div Com reviews Muharram-ul-Haram arrangements
SRINAGAR: In view of forthcoming Muharram-ul-Haram, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Thursday chaired a meeting of officers to ensure hassle-free and peaceful observance of religious occasion and to facilitate mourners. Besides, DIG Police Rajiv Pandey, the meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, SSPs, officers of line departments and representatives of various associations […]
Committee on Privileges in JK assembly holds first meeting in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The Committee on Privileges of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly held its first meeting Thursday at the Assembly complex in Srinagar. The meeting was chaired by the Committee Chairman, Nizam-u-din Bhat. The Committee members including MLAs Riyaz Ahmad Khan, Salman Sagar, Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed (Pardesi), Javaid Iqbal, Vikram Randhawa and Bharat Bhushan participated in […]
LoP Sunil Shrama calls on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in J&K Legislative Assembly called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Thursday. He was accompanied by Sat Sharma, President, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu Kashmir Union Territory. Sunil Sharma sought the Lieutenant Governor’s intervention into the issue of Naib Tehsildar aspirants and requested him to make the Working […]
Crime Branch Kashmir (EOW) hosts cyber fraud and Cybersecurity Awareness Programme
SRINAGAR: In response to the sharp escalation in cyber fraud incidents, the Crime Branch Kashmir (now Economic Offences Wing – EOW) organized a focused awareness programme on Cyber Frauds, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology at the Crime Headquarters, J&K, Srinagar. The event was conducted under the supervision of the Inspector General of Police, Crime Branch J&K. […]
J&K way ahead than other states in smart meters: Union Minister
Srinagar: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar Thursday said that the Jammu and Kashmir power development department is way ahead than the other states in terms of development in smart meters. Speaking to reporters, the Union Minister, said the Aggregate Technical and commercial (AT&C) losses in Jammu and Kashmir is still above the national average. He […]
Mobilize community to minimize forest fires: Chief Secretary
Assesses departments’ preparedness to save region’s green wealth SRINAGAR : Amid rising temperatures and the looming threat of scorching heat wave across J&K, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a high level meeting of the Forest Department, Divisional Commissioners and district administrations regarding proactive planning to protect the region’s ‘green gold’ from the menace of […]
