Subaghia Scheme: Electric poles worth Crores left to rust in Pulwama
Pulwama : Electric poles worth crores of rupees, provided to Pulwama under the Subaghia scheme, have been left to rust, rendering them useless in improving the electricity infrastructure of the region, sources said. The scheme, initiated by the Electricity Department in 2018 to address the poor electricity system in Pulwama district, has seen a significant […]
Man-Animal conflicts: Wildlife Department issues fresh advisory
Srinagar: In view of the increased incident of man-animal conflict, the wildlife department has issued an advisory, asking people to follow it to prevent any loss of life. The department appealed to people to follow the preventive measures, which include the Dos and Don’ts issued by the department. The wildlife department asked the people to […]
Pulwama’s Circular road in dilapidated condition, allege locals
Pulwama: A vital road in Pulwama town is lying in dilapidated condition at several places with locals urging the authorities to carry out repairs to avoid inconvenience to commuters. People from several areas of Pulwama and Shopian alleged that the road is being used by commuters coming from Shopian-Srinagar and vice versa to bypass main […]
ACB arrests Patwari in Kathua for demanding bribe
Srinagar: The ACB trapped and arrested a Patwari for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 3000 for issuance of ‘virasati Intqal’ and legal heir certificate in Kathua district on Friday. In a statement a spokesperson said that ACB received a written complaint from a resident of Machhedi alleging that Gulshan Singh, Patwari, Halqa Machhedi is […]
The importance of wildlife
By: Mohammad Hanief There are hundreds of wildlife species like lions, crocodiles, rhinoceros present in the forest. They usually get hunted for their skins, nails, horns and meat. Skins are used for manufacturing clothes, ropes and many useful items. Human beings kill these animals only to fulfil their needs, which are unnecessary and can be […]
The Interplay of Means and Goals
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad You undergraduate students are at the crossroads of many different journeys and destinations. Your college years should be used for more than just learning; they should also be used for goal setting and figuring out how to get there. It’s critical to recognize the difference between goals and means to successfully […]
What is sugar and what would happen if I stopped eating it?
By: Grace Marie Jones The world has declared a time-out on sugar consumption. The harmful link between disease and dietary sugar was recently outlined in a comprehensive assessment of published studies. Recognising this link between widely consumed food and disease is essential in marshalling forces to change harmful outcomes. These include coronary heart disease, obesity, […]
