Hajj-2024: First batch of 320 J&K pilgrims return home
Srinagar: As the annual Hajj-2024 concluded earlier this week, the first batch of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir landed at Srinagar International Airport on Saturday evening. The first batch of 320 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir returned from the Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, officials said. Executive Officer J&K Haj Committee, Dr. Shujahat […]
Saving Kashmir’s Environment for future
By: Aubaid Ahmed Akhoon Kashmir, with its charming, soothing, and beautiful landscapes, is rightly called a paradise on Earth. Its weather, streams, waterfalls, mountains, culture, and unparalleled hospitality are treasures that poets, writers, and intellectuals have long celebrated. Allah Almighty has blessed this land with immense natural beauty and has entrusted humanity with the responsibility […]
Expressing respect for teachers and education
By: Mohammad Nadeem As students spend most of their time in schools, they forge a special bond with their classmates and teachers. It is natural for teachers to show affection and concern towards their students and it is also not uncommon for students to be concerned for their teachers. School is the second home for […]
Social media warning labels and school cell phone bans
By: Audrey-Ann Deneault, Sheri Madigan and Tracy Vaillancourt This week, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for health warnings on social media for younger users. This recent call follows an earlier Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, also published by the Surgeon General. Health warnings on social media would be analogous […]
Lt Guv launches Rural Sanitation Directorate’s Swachh initiatives for Amarnath Yatra
Says J&K is at the forefront of promoting sustainable tourism SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched various Swachh initiatives of Directorate of Rural Sanitation for Amarnath Ji Yatra 2024, at Raj Bhawan on Saturday. In his address on the occasion, the Lt Governor commended the Directorate of Rural Sanitation. He said the new logo, Swachh […]
DC Kupwara reviews preparedness for Supervisor Recruitment Exam
KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara Ayushi Sudan Saturday presided over a comprehensive meeting to review the preparedness for the OMR based exam of Supervisor, Social Welfare Department, being conducted by JKSSRB on June 23rd. The meeting focused on meticulous review of logistics plans for the examination day and ensuring a free, fair and seamless examination process. […]
MD-JJM visits Sopore, inspects progress of works on various ongoing projects
SOPORE: Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) J&K, Dr. G.N. Itoo Saturday conducted a tour of Sopore sub-division of Baramulla district during which he detailed on-site inspection of various water supply schemes being executed under JJM. The Mission Director was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Sopore, Shabir Ahmad Raina; Superintending Engineer Jal Shakhti Department and […]
DM Ramban imposes restrictions around examination centres
RAMBAN: District Magistrate, Ramban in exercise of powers vested under Section 144 Cr.PC, imposed restrictions within 200 meter radius of the designated Examination Centers for conduct of OMR based examination for the post of Supervisor (Social Welfare Department) on 23.06.2024. Only candidates appearing in the examination with printed Admit Cards, Superintendents/ Invigilator Staff, Magistrates, Observers, […]
New Era of Local Broadcasting for Baramulla and Uri
Baramulla: The Community Radio Stations at Baramulla and Uri, established by Dagger Division, were inaugurated by GOC Chinar Corps at a grand ceremony held at Radio Baramulla. With their tag lines as ‘Radio Baramulla 89.6FM- Alfaaz Hamare Ehsas Aapke’ and ‘Radio Uri 90.0 FM- Pahadon ki Dhun’, these stations strive to provide a voice to […]
KVJA mourn demise of ace photojournalist Nissar Bhat
Srinagar: The Kashmir Video Journalists Association (KVJA) Saturday mourned the demise of senior News Photographer of The Hindu, Nisar Ahmad. The association remains in close contact with bereaved family members over the last three days and expresses sympathy and condolences to the grief-stricken family members, a statement issued by the association said. It said that […]
