Five structures including 20 shops gutted in blaze at Bandipora north Kashmir
Srinagar: At least five commercial, residential structures including 20 shops were gutted in a massive blaze in main market of Sumbal area of Bandipora district on Sunday night. Officials said that fire erupted from one of the structures in main market Sumbal and soon engulfed five other structures which include residential as well as commercial […]
Javid Dar attends virtual meeting for Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative, and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, participated in a virtual meeting from Civil Secretariat Srinagar. The meeting focused on preparations for the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan aims to promote agricultural development and empower farmers. It also envisages creating […]
JK BOPEE conducts Common Entrance Test for GNM, ANM courses
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JK BOPEE) today conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for GNM/ANM Courses for the academic session 2025-26 at Jammu and Srinagar Centres. In Kashmir division, the test was conducted at Amar Singh College, KGP Gogji Bagh, Institute of Advanced Studies in Education M A Road […]
Sakeena Itoo conducts extensive tour of DH Pora Constituency
Engages with locals, assesses public issues, development needs KULGAM: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, conducted an extensive tour of several areas of Damhal Hanjipora (DH Pora) Constituency and had on the spot assessment of public issues and development needs in these areas. During the tour, Sakeena visited several […]
Nothing in Pakistan is beyond the reach of Indian Army: LG Sinha
Addresses soldiers at LoC during his visit to Kupwara KUPWARA: In a strong warning to Pakistan over its support to terrorist groups targeting India, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday said that there is nothing in the neighbouring country that is beyond the reach of the Indian Armed Forces. “The whole world has seen the bravery […]
War And Common Man
By: Narayanan Kizhumun Dayur War, in all its fury and fanfare, is often portrayed as a grand theatre of strategy and heroism—a stage where powerful nations wrestle with ideologies, where politicians negotiate ceasefires and leaders flaunt military might. News headlines are saturated with tales of diplomatic standoffs, territorial conquests, and shifting alliances. Yet, obscured beneath […]
Supporting AI and Digital Literacy
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital literacy are rapidly reshaping how we live, work, and learn. As technology integrates deeper into every aspect of daily life, the ability to understand and engage with it isn’t optional—it’s essential. Whether in education, business, healthcare, or civic participation, AI and digital skills are now fundamental […]
Book Review: ‘Bandipora Ki Aham Shakhsiyaat’ by Tariq Shabnam
By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar North Kashmir’s Bandipora district is famous for three things, Ilm-Knowledge, Adab-Literature and Aab-Water. The blessed soil of this district has given birth to a number of intellectuals, Litteratuers, educationists, authors, poets and social reformers. Tariq Shabnam, a young literary sensation and noted Urdu fiction writer too belongs to Bandipora. Hailing from […]
Deputy CM visits family hit by Pak shelling, assures govt support
Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday visited a family which lost a member in Pakistani shelling here a week ago and assured full support of the government to all affected families. Accompanied by National Conference provincial president Rattan Lal Gupta, Choudhary visited Khari Chinore area of Jammu to express condolences over the death […]
