SMC hosts VBSY Camp at Lakut Dal Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Saturday organized a successful Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) camp at Lakut Dal, demonstrating the corporation’s commitment to community engagement and collaboration. The event, held at Marriage Hall Lone Mohalla, facilitated meaningful interactions between local officers, officials, and citizens, fostering a platform for knowledge-sharing and cooperation. With participation from […]
VBSY reaches Hiller Anantnag, witnesses exemplary participation
ANANTNAG: The progress of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) in Anantnag was visible in Block Hiller on Saturday. The VBSY Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Van journeyed through Changoo, Hiller, Sadipora A, Poolia, Munda, Sadipora B, Tengloo, and Check Wangund Gram Panchayats with increased community involvement, demonstrating commitment to the region’s progress. In a […]
Controller, LMD visits Kachdora, Shopian; chairs VBSY Function
SHOPIAN: Under the ambitious outreach programme of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY), Controller, Legal Metrology Department (LMD), Majid Khalil Saturday visited Kachdoora Panchayat Halqa in Shopian district. The rural outreach programme witnessed overwhelming participation of public and other stakeholders. Controller, at the outset, administered the Viksit Bharat Sankalp pledge among the participants and afterwards visited […]
National Road Safety Month: GDC Ajas organises Awareness programme, Pledge Taking Ceremony
BANDIPORA: In continuation to National Road Safety Month activities, Govt Degree College (GDC) Ajas Saturday organised an awareness programme within the college campus, here. The focal point of the event was a special lecture delivered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain, Convener Activities who threw light on road safety measures. Dr. Ashaq highlighted crucial aspects of road […]
Govt approves updated Excise Policy for 2024-25
Approves transfer of land in favour of National Centre for Disease Control JAMMU: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinhagave its approval to the rolling out of J&K Excise Policy for the year 2024-25, an official spokesman said Friday. The Policy highlights various fees/duties to be […]
Shifting Image of Cannabis
By: Dr. Ratnarakshit Ingole In recent times, our society has witnessed a perceptible shift in attitudes towards cannabis, a plant deeply rooted in cultural history. Traditionally, cannabis, often referred to as ganja or bhang, has held a complex position, being both celebrated in certain cultural and religious contexts and prohibited under the law. However, as […]
How AI threatens free speech
By: Philip Seargeant Headlines about the threats of artificial intelligence (AI) tend to be full of killer robots, or fears that when they’re not on killing sprees, these same robots will be hoovering up human jobs. But a serious danger which gets surprisingly little media attention is the impact these new technologies are likely to […]
