Corruption and Development: A Complex Relationship
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad I recently read in the newspaper about the mismanagement and corruption in an NGO that trains poor students to compete in the Government of India’s JEE, NEET, and IIT exams, which are required of grade 12 students to get into India’s top engineering and medical colleges. There is intense discussion and […]
Robocars promise to improve traffic
By: Weizi Li Robot vehicles are no longer a sci-fi concept: Cities around the world have been testing autonomous robotaxissince 2016. With the increasing presence of robot vehicles in traffic and the foreseeable long period of transitioning from mixed traffic to fully autonomous traffic, my team and I wondered whether robot vehicles and their interactions […]
Brain Stroke, second most common cause of mortality
By: Dr Amit Shrivastav Stroke, often termed a “brain attack,” ranks as the second most common cause of mortality after heart attacks and stands as the leading cause of disability. It affects one in every four persons once in their lifetime. This medical emergency occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is disrupted, […]
Dr. Rashmi Singh visits Pulwama; reviews progress on 2nd SSR of Photo Electoral Rolls
Also meets representatives of political parties, commends efforts of District Administration in fostering democratic participation PULWAMA: Commissioner Secretary Hospitality and Protocol, Dr. Rashmi Singh visited Pulwama and reviewed the progress on 2nd Special Summary Revision (SSR) of Photo Electoral Rolls (PERs) in the district. Dr. Rashmi, who is also the Electoral Roll observer for district […]
Union Secretary MeitY inaugurates Girls Hostel at NIELIT Srinagar
SRINAGAR: A newly constructed Girls Hostel at NIELIT Srinagar was inaugurated by S. Krishnan, Union Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). Prerna Puri, Commissioner Secretary IT J&K; Dr. Sanjay Kumar Dhurandher, Executive Director, NIELIT HQ; Saleem Khan, SIO, NIC J&K; VinuKumar AR, Scientist-G, CDAC Trivandrum; Dr. Sanjay Kumar Dhurandher, Executive Director, NIELIT HQ […]
Assembly Polls: DPAP chief Azad says development and peace for JK is his mission
JAMMU: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday said his mission for Jammu and Kashmir is development and peace. Azad who held extensive consultations with party delegations in Srinagar and Jammu said the meetings were convened to gather suggestions and insights from party leaders and workers in preparation for the upcoming […]
Budha Amarnath Yatra: DIG Traffic visits Rajouri Base Camp, reviews preparations
JAMMU: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Traffic Police Jammu, Dr. M. Haseeb Mughal on Saturday visited the Rajouri Yatra camp and met with the pilgrimage organisers to review the traffic arrangements for the upcoming Shri Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra. The yatra is set to begin from Aug 6. Dr Mughal was accompanied by Additional Superintendent […]
4-day special camp of JK Housing Board concludes Bemina Camp Office
Camp witnessed impressive turnout from residents of various colonies across Kashmir division SRINAGAR: The four-day special camp of Jammu and Kashmir Housing Board concluded at its Camp Office here at Bemina. The camp, which ran from July 31st to August 3rd, saw an impressive turnout and active participation from residents of various colonies across the […]
