Bridges can be protected from ship collisions
By: Sherif El-Tawil MV Dali, a 984-foot, 100,000-ton cargo ship, rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge when leaving Baltimore harbour on March 26, 2024, causing a portion of the bridge to collapse. University of Michigan civil engineer Sherif El-Tawil explained how often ships collide with bridges, what can be done to protect bridges from […]
Dogs in the middle ages
By: Emily Savage In the middle ages, most dogs had jobs. In his book De Canibus, the 16th-century English physician and scholar John Caius described a hierarchy of dogs, which he classified first and foremost according to their function in human society. At its apex were specialised hunting dogs, including greyhounds, known for their “incredible […]
Skilled Workforce: The way to achieve success
By: Prof. Aditya Gupta Remember the complete lockdown from March to May 2020. There were only two things that kept life going: a data-enabled internet connection and vegetables and groceries delivered through door collection. The supply of essentials never went off. Behind this were thousands of unacknowledged logistics warriors who risked their lives, picked and […]
New Criminal Laws: J&K Judicial Academy organizes two day training programme
SRINAGAR: J&K Judicial Academy organized two day training programme on “New Criminal Laws” at J&K Judicial Academy, Mominabad, here Saturday for Judicial Officers of Kashmir Province and UT of Ladakh, Prosecution Officers, Police Officers and Officers from Forensic Science Laboratories of Kashmir Province including Research Assistants of High Court of J&K and Ladakh at Srinagar […]
Lok Sabha Elections-2024: Two more candidates file nomination for Jammu Lok Sabha constituency
JAMMU: Two more candidates Saturday filed their nomination papers from Jammu Lok Sabha constituency for second phase of ensuing parliamentary elections scheduled to be held in Jammu and Kashmir on April 26. The candidates, including Surinder Singh as Independent candidate and Jugal Kishore from Bharatiya Janta Party filed their nomination papers in the office of […]
Tawi Sahitya Lok Utsav showcases vibrant literary, cultural diversity
JAMMU: The second day of Tawi Sahitya Lok Utsav, organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi Centre for Arts, Jammu, showcased a vibrant tapestry of literary and cultural activities. Held at the picturesque venue of JKAACL, the event captivated attendees with a diverse […]
DGP sanctions retirement gift to retiring police personnel
Jammu: As a token of appreciation for their services to the Department the Director General of Police (DGP) R.R. Swain has sanctioned retirement gift of rupees 2.97 crore in favour of 297 Police personnel who are retiring from services on 31st of March 2024 after attaining superannuation or voluntary retirement, a police spokesman said Saturday. […]
