Speaker constitutes J&K Assembly Ethics Committee
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has constituted the Ethics Committee of the House for a period ending March 31, 2027, according to an official notification. As per the notification issued by the J&K Legislative Assembly Secretariat on May 12, MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhat has been nominated as chairman of the committee. […]
Aarohan 2026: Satish Sharma calls upon youth to lead fight against drug abuse
Urges young minds to “Rise, Shine and Conquer” through innovation, discipline, purpose SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, Wednesday called upon the youth of the nation to become torchbearers of a drug-free, progressive and empowered India. He was speaking […]
Govt would provide additional food grains during Eid, Muharram festivities: Minister
SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, Wednesday chaired a review meeting to assess the preparedness and ensure seamless availability of essential commodities and public services ahead of the forthcoming Eid and Muharram observance across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting […]
Inspection Wing Kashmir Launches Training Drive on Electrical Safety
150 Linemen Trained in First Instance SRINAGAR: Reaffirming its commitment to place safety as the foremost priority in all power sector operations, the Electrical Inspection Wing, PDD Kashmir, organized a two-day training programme on theme “Electrical Safety and Accident Prevention” for the field employees of Electric Division-I and Electric Division-II on 11th and 12th May […]
‘Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan’: LG launches two anti-drug programmes for action rooted in family, community support
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched two initiatives as part of the ongoing anti-drug campaign in the UT and said addiction victims must be treated with dignity, reconnecting them to society’s mainstream through resolve and compassion. The remarks came as Sinha led a march in Baramulla and engaged with citizens under the 100-day […]
We take responsibility: NTA DG Abhishek Singh
Says process to hold NEET-UG re-exam to begin in 7-10 days New Delhi: Taking responsibility for the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 over allegations of paper leak, the Director General of the National Testing Agency, Abhishek Singh, on Tuesday said the schedule for the re-examination would be announced within the “next seven to […]
Kashmir Witnesses Wedding Tourism Boom After PM Modi’s Appeal to Promote Domestic Travel
Hotels, resorts and houseboats across the Valley report sharp rise in destination wedding bookings as families shift from foreign venues to Kashmir Srinagar: Kashmir is witnessing a significant rise in destination wedding bookings after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal urging people to promote domestic tourism by choosing Indian destinations over foreign travel. Hotels, […]
Border villagers play extraordinary role in nation-building: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said residents of border villages shoulder an “extraordinary responsibility” in serving the nation. Sinha, who visited Uran Bowa village in the Uri area of Baramulla, reviewed projects under the central government’s Vibrant Village Programme and addressed a public gathering. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership had brought […]
Creating increased opportunities
Kashmir known for its pristine beauty and rich culture has always attracted visitors in hordes. The region has for centuries entwined its economy with the arrival of visitors and as such tourism, film making and other related sectors flourished here and emerged as a key contributor to the regions’ wellbeing. However, since the past year […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Cinema’s Mandate: A Fiscal Tightrope The ascension of C. Joseph Vijay as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister marks a seismic shift from Dravidian hegemony to celebrity led populism. While his inaugural orders 200 free electricity units and enhanced safety squads resonate with welfare ideals the economic undercurrents are alarming. Inheriting a staggering debt of […]