Young people need education, not unrealistic bans on social media
By: Dr Joanne Orlando The federal government has committed to a national plan to ban children from social media. Details are still scarce. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has acknowledged that “no government is going to be able to protect every child from every threat, but we have to do all we can”. But banning […]
Book Review: Shedding the Metaphor by Nandini Sahu
Reviewed by Dr. Shaleen Kumar Singh Dedicated to his son Parthasarathi,”Shedding the Metaphors” is a collection of twelve short stories by Prof. Nandini Sahu that invites the readers to view an intricate tapestry woven with themes of classicism, modernity, social responsibility, idealistic love, and human heartache. Nandini Sahu is a prolific writer and poet on […]
Div Com Kashmir reviews arrangements for Eid Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W), Friday following
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) of Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri convened a meeting on Tuesday to assess the preparations for the upcoming religious occasions of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W) and Friday following. During the meeting, Div Com instructed all officers to ensure adequate arrangements at the major shrines, including Aasar-i-Sharief Hazratbal, Jenab Sahib Soura, Aasar-i-Sharief […]
Hajj 2025: Last date for submission of HAFs extended to Sep 23
SRINAGAR: The J&K Haj Committee has extended the last date for submission of online Haj Application Forms (HAFs) for Haj – 2025 up to 23rd September, 2024. As per an official communication, the J&K Haj Committee has informed that applicants possessing machine readable valid Indian International Passports issued on or before 23rd September, 2024 and […]
Enriching Communities: Libraries more than just custodians of books: KU VC
Says, AI-like emerging tech revolutionising how we interact with information Srinagar: To explore the transformative role of libraries in encouraging societal development and providing a platform for exploring how libraries can leverage new technologies to drive societal progress and community development, the University of Kashmir (KU) Tuesday inaugurated a two-day national seminar here. Titled ‘Enriching […]
NC’s Sajad Shafi accuses Taj Mohi-Ud-Din of being BJP proxy
Srinagar: National Conference on Tuesday accused Taj Mohi-Ud-Din of being a proxy of the Bharatiya Janata Party, stating that he sought support from the saffron party after his failed attempt to rejoin Congress. Addressing a press conference, Dr Sajad Shafi, son of Mohammad Shafi Uri and NC candidate for Uri seat said that recent developments […]
DC Baramulla visits Syed Janbaz Wali (RA) Shrine at Khanpora
Assesses arrangements for Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SA) celebrations BARAMULLA: In preparation for the upcoming Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SA) celebrations, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Baramulla, Minga Sherpa along with the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla, Mohammad Zaid today visited the Syed Janbaz Wali (RA) Shrine located at Khanpora, Baramulla. The visit was aimed at assessing the […]
DEO B’la visits Sopore, inspects RO office Sopore-AC
BARAMULLA: The District Election Officer (DEO) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa conducted a visit to Sopore to inspect the facilities at the office of the Returning Officer (RO) for the 07-Sopore Assembly Constituency. Accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sopore, S.A. Raina, who is also serving as the Returning Officer, Sherpa reviewed the Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) […]
DEO Shopian holds meeting with civil society members & religious heads
Solicits cooperation on voter literacy & participation SHOPIAN: In an endeavour to reach out to the maximum number of electorate of the district, a meeting was convened today at Government Degree College, Shopian by the District Election Officer, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar. Heads of religious institutions and other civil society members attended the meeting. Speaking […]
DEO Kupwara evaluates Polling staff welfare provisions
KUPWARA: The District Election Officer (DEO) Kupwara on Tuesday convened a meeting of concerned Officers at the Mini- Meeting Hall of DC office, here to evaluate the welfare provisions for polling staff during the upcoming general Assembly Elections- 2024. During the meeting, the DEO assessed the preparations regarding key elements of polling staff welfare provisions. […]
