2024 interim budget: Vision for inclusive growth

By: Mohammad Hanief The 2024 interim budget presentation brought forth a slew of transformative initiatives aimed at bolstering various sectors of the economy and addressing pressing societal challenges. From innovative schemes fostering renewable energy adoption to strategic investments in healthcare and agriculture, this budget outlines a vision for inclusive growth and sustainable development. Union finance […]
Virtual reality grooming is an increasing danger
By: Marika Guggisberg Virtual reality (VR) headsets are increasingly popular among adults and children. They are part of extended reality environments, which “enable ever more realistic and immersive experiences”. VR provides entry into computer-generated 3D worlds and games with different environments and interactions. Sometimes this is loosely referred to as the “metaverse”. The majority of […]
Minimally invasive joint surgeries made easy
By: Dr. Amit Nath Misra There has been a significant rise in joint injuries in the recent past with people injuring their knees, spine, shoulders, and wrists on a regular basis. As these are the primary parts we use for protection against anything, these are the ones at the most exposure. Along with injuries and […]
Principal Secretary lauds Academy for promoting local languages, culture

JAMMU: A two day Punjabi writers seminar on the topic ‘Samkali Punjabi Sahit, Jammu-Kashmir’, organized by J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) commenced Thursday at K L Saigal auditorium. Principal Secretary Culture, Suresh Kumar Gupta, was the chief guest on the occasion. Secretary, JKAACL, Bharat Singh and former Additional Secretary, JKAACL, Dr. Arvinder […]
Students from Ganderbal district to visit IIT Kanpur
Ganderbal: Education department of district Ganderbal organised an exposure tour of students belonging to different schools of the district to IIT Kanpur, a statement issed by the department said Thursday. Notably, as per NEP 20 these exposure tours find great and crucial significance. The statement said that 15 Students (boys as well as girls) belonging […]
Police bids farewell to Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, GOC-in-C, Northern Command
Jammu: The Jammu Kashmir Police and army share a special relation because not only they work together but they sweat together and bleed together. This was stated by General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, at his farewell function organised at Police Headquarters here Thursday. The function hosted by the Director General of […]
JJM organises debate competition on water conservation
Collective efforts, use of technology crucial in water conservation: Shaleen Kabra JAMMU: Aimed at creating awareness about importance of water conservation, the Mission Directorate Jal Jeevan Mission of Jal Shakti Department organized a debate competition on the topic “Water Conservation is primarily the duty of government, not the individual” at Teachers Bhawan here. The event […]
JKAACL’s 2 day Punjabi writer’s seminar commences
Shailendra Kumar emphasizes role of agri, allied sectors in releasing PM’s vision Holds mega farmers’ interaction at Mega Fruit Plant Nursery Chakroi CHAKROI (R S PURA): Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Shailendra Kumar, emphasised the pivotal role of agriculture and allied sectors in realizing the vision of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, during a mega farmer’s […]