Fire Services Week: Fire & Emergency Services launches multiple activities, pays homage to martyrs
JAMMU: As part of Fire Service Week observance throughout the country, the Fire and Emergency Services, J&K, has launched a slew of activities for public awareness regarding the fire prevention and precautionary measures. The first day of the week was observed in the UT of J&K with offering high tributes to those gallant Firemen who […]
Lok Sabha Elections: 2024: Kathua Election Cell ignites electoral spirit with special Nukkad Natak in Phinter, Billawar
KATHUA: The SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) Cell of the District Election Centre, Kathua, orchestrated a vibrant electoral awareness drive through a special Nukkad Natak performance at Phinter, Billawar. The event aimed to ignite the spirit of voting and encourage the active participation of all eligible citizens as responsible members of society. In […]
Devika Baisakhi Mela draws thousands on its second day
UDHAMPUR: The historic Devika Baisakhi Mela continued to captivate crowds on its second day as the Department of Information and Public Relations, District Information Centre, Udhampur, presented a mesmerizing cultural extravaganza on the banks of the holy Devika rivulet in Udhampur town. The day saw a lineup of distinguished guests including PO Poshan and Mela […]
MeT advises farmers to suspend farm operations
Predicts light to moderate rain across J&K Srinagar: The weather department here on Saturday urged farmers to suspend farm operations till April 16 as it predicted light to moderate rain and snow (over higher reaches) at many places. A meteorological department official here said that there is also possibility of “heavy rain/thunder/lightning/hailstorm and gusty winds” […]
Low student enrolment in Govt Colleges
HED exempts 64 GDCs from making admissions through CUET score Srinagar: In wake of low CUET based admissions in many degree colleges of Jammu and Kashmir, Higher Education Department Saturday exempted 64 Government Degree Colleges from making admissions through CUET score for academic session 2024-25. The department further said that many other students did not […]
Young people are getting unhappier
By: Fiorentina Sterkaj Experts often highlight social media and harsh economic times as key reasons why young people are getting unhappier. And while those factors are important, I would like to emphasise another. Younger generations have less freedom and independence than previous generations did. The area where children are allowed to range unsupervised outside has […]
