Downfall is no failure
By: Dr. Aftab Jan When milk goes bad, most people throw it away. But Allah has hidden a lesson in even the smallest things. That same milk, when it sours, turns into yoghurt—thicker, richer, and more nourishing. And if it ferments further, it becomes cheese—aged, powerful, respected in taste and value. This is not destruction. […]
AI: Friend or Foe?
By: Narayan Kizhumundayur In the unfolding saga of human advancement, few innovations have captured the imagination, curiosity, and concern of humanity as profoundly as Artificial Intelligence. From the ancient myths of mechanical men to the modern marvels of machine learning and robotics, the idea of creating intelligence outside of ourselves has long fascinated mankind. Today, […]
Sakeena Itoo reviews developmental scenario of Bandipora district
Visits GDC Bandipora, takes stock of academic activities Also hands over motorized tricycles, sponsorship amount of Rs. 1.23 crores among beneficiaries BANDIPORA: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health & Medical Education, Sakeena itoo, on Wednesday chaired an extensive review meeting with Heads of Departments (HODs) and District Officers here to assess the progress on developmental […]
Waqf Board Chairperson lays foundation stones of projects at Pakherpora
Says development has become synonymous with J&K Waqf Board Srinagar: Chairperson of J&K Waqf Board Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi Wednesday paid obeisance at the shrine of Hazrat Noor-ud-din Nooraani (RA) at Chrar-e-Sharief, took stock of the Eid preparations and facilities at the shrine. Dr Andrabi later laid the foundation stone for the Guest House to […]
FIR lodged after elderly man alleges fraud in Bank branch, investigation started
Srinagar: In a disturbing case of financial fraud, Police Station Shopian has registered an FIR after a 70-year-old illiterate man alleged that several lakhs of rupees were fraudulently withdrawn from his account in the State Bank of India (SBI), Shopian branch. The complainant, identified as Jamal-u-din, said that he visited the bank in March 2025 […]
Delegations calls on Deputy Chief Minister
SRINAGAR: Various delegations and individuals Wednesday called on Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, at Civil Secretariat Srinagar. A delegation of Handicrafts and Handloom Department led by Riyaz ud Din, President All J&K Handicrafts Employees Union, met the Deputy Chief Minister and highlighted some important issues regarding welfare of employees of the department. The delegation expressed […]
MP Agha Ruhullah chairs DISHA meeting in Pulwama
Reviews progress of CSSs; emphasizes saturation across all schemes PULWAMA: A high-level meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) was convened Wednesday here to review the implementation and progress of various Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) in the district. The meeting was presided over by Member of Parliament, Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, Agha Syed […]
Srinagar man dies under mysterious circumstances in Delhi
Family alleges foul play, seeks probe New Delhi: A 30-year-old man from Srinagar died under mysterious circumstances in the national capital, with his family alleging that he may have been attacked by unidentified persons. The deceased, identified as Zubair Ahmed Bhat, had reportedly travelled to Delhi for work and was staying in the Lajpat Nagar […]
Delegations call on Satish Sharma; raises development, service issues
SRINAGAR: In a series of meetings held today, Minister for FCS&CA, IT, Transport, Youth Service and Sports, Satish Sharma, met was various deputations and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), who presented a range of issues pertaining to job regularization, infrastructural development and transport concerns. The Minister gave a patient hearing to all the delegations […]
