LG directs Ladakh Admin to adopt austerity measures as per PM’s call
Leh/Jammu: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday directed departments to promote austerity, adopt sustainable practices and ensure the judicious use of natural resources, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s austerity call. The directions aim to reduce government expenditure, cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions, promote renewable energy, encourage the use of sustainable […]
Denial of salary: Olympian judge Bilquis Mir moves CAT
Srinagar: International water sports star and high-profile sports administrator Bilquis Mir has filed a contempt case against the Jammu and Kashmir sports department at the Central Administrative Tribunal for withholding her salary for over two-and-a-half years despite a clear order by the tribunal in February to release it. The contempt petition, filed against the commissioner […]
Why repeat the same mistake every year
Kashmiri’s have been very stubborn to change. This statement proves right after every Eid-Ul-Adha festival when the same old mistake of getting careless with the remains of sacrificial animals comes to fore. Across Kashmir families perform Qurbani as an act of devotion. Meat is distributed, bonds are renewed, and charity defines the spirit of the […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Online Gaming Industry in Jeopardy The Supreme Court’s retrospective tax ruling has plunged India’s booming online gaming sector into unprecedented turmoil, leaving over 100,000 jobs hanging in limbo. By threatening tax outflows that drastically exceed top line revenues this regulatory turbulence paralyzes compliant domestic operators. Imposing excessive fiscal pressure on an industry built […]
World no Tobacco day
Rayees Ahmad Kumar The history of World Anti-Tobacco Day dates back to 1987 when the World Health Organization (WHO) passed a resolution calling for a day dedicated to highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use. It is observed on May 31st every year to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and […]
Dachigam National Park – Kashmir’s living wilderness in a changing world
Mohammad Hanief Just 22 kilometers from the heart of Srinagar lies one of India’s most remarkable natural sanctuaries — Dachigam National Park, a 141-square-kilometer expanse of forested slopes, alpine meadows, and clear mountain streams nestled in the Zabarwan Range. This park, whose name means “ten villages” in Kashmiri, was established over a century ago to […]
CM Omar backs innovation, mentorship as SANGAM-3.0 begins at NIT Srinagar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Saturday extended his greetings as the two-day global alumni reunion SANGAM-3.0 commenced at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, expressing confidence that the initiative would promote innovation, mentorship, collaboration and knowledge-sharing while contributing to the academic and professional growth of the institution and the region. Organised by the Office […]
Health Minister convenes grievances redress camp
Emphasizes enhanced public service delivery PULWAMA: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Saturday convened a public grievances redress camp at Circuit House Pulwama. The event was attended by MLA Pampore Justice Hasnain Masoodi, MLA Zainapora Showkat Hussain Ganie, Programme Officer ICDS, Chief Medical Officer Pulwama, Assistant Commissioner Development Pulwama, […]
Deputy CM calls for speedy completion of Dak Bunglow project at Bagh- e- Bahu
Inspects various government offices JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary Saturday reviewed the progress of several ongoing development works in Jammu and conducted surprise inspection of key government offices to assess efficiency, accountability and project implementation. During his visit to Bagh-e-Bahu, the Deputy Chief Minister inspected the ongoing construction of the Dak Bungalow and reviewed […]
Satish Sharma meets Union Railway Minister
Pitches for revival of Jammu–Rajouri–Poonch Rail connectivity project NEW DELHI: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, Saturday met Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw and strongly projected the long-pending demand for rail connectivity […]