Saurabh Bhagat chairs awareness programme on PM Vishwakarma Yojana
KATHUA: The Government ITI Kathua hosted a significant event aimed at raising awareness about implementation of prestigious PM Vishwakarma Yojana. Commissioner Secretary, Skill Development Department, Saurabh Bhagat, inaugurated the event which was also attended by Director, Skill Development Department, Sudershan Kumar and other senior officers. During the interaction with the participants, Saurabh Bhagat emphasised the […]
Police arrests two drug peddler in Baramulla and Kulgam
Srinagar: Police arrested two drug peddlers in Baramulla and Kulgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at TCP Hyderbeigh, intercepted a person identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Yousuf Dar resident of Yadipora Pattan. During search, 08 […]
Police seizes tractor, arrests its driver for illegal transportation of minerals
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla seized a tractor and arrested its driver for illegal transportation of minerals, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that a police party seized a tractor and arrested its driver identified as Javeed Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Qadir Mir resident of Saloosa Kreeri for illegal transportation of minerals at Saloosa […]
Terror module busted in Budgam, seven held
Srinagar: Police in Budgam busted a terror module by arresting seven terrorist associates in Beerwah area, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that the arrested terrorist associates were involved in the dissemination of anti-national propaganda by affixing provocative posters in and around Beerwah area. They have been identified as Romain Rasool Sheikh, Irfan Nazir […]
DC Bandipora reviews progress under CAPEX/ADF Works of RDD
Emphasizes on quality and time-bound completion BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad Thursday conducted a comprehensive review of the progress made under CAPEX/ADF (Additional Demand Fund) works implemented by the Rural Development Department (RDD) in the district. The meeting reviewed the progress of ongoing CAPEX/ADF works undertaken by the RDD. The DC […]
DC Kupwara chairs Mega Block Diwas at Punzwa
Watches final match of Winter Cricket Championship, Zone Vilgam KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan Thursday, chaired the proceedings of Mega Block Diwas at Sports stadium, Haqaniabad, Punzwa (Block Ramhal) to take stock of progress of development activities, ensure good governance at the door steps of the people and assess the grievances faced […]
Common Curriculum ensures equality

By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar The recent move of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education to prescribe one type of textbooks for both private and public schools from classes 1st- 12th has earned a mixed response from stakeholders and general public. Earlier private schools of the region would teach board prescribed textbooks from classes […]
Every touch unveils a revelation
By: Amit Singh Kushwaha On January 4th annually, the world pauses to celebrate the birth of Louis Braille, the brilliant mind behind the tactile language – Braille. This revolutionary system empowers millions of visually impaired individuals, offering equal access to reading, writing, and information. As we observe World Braille Day, let’s explore the inspiring journey […]
What’s the difference between physical and chemical sunscreens?
By: Yousuf Mohammed Sun exposure can accelerate ageing, cause skin burns, erythema (a skin reaction), skin cancer, melasmas (or sun spots) and other forms of hyperpigmentation all triggered by solar ultraviolet radiation. Approximately 80 per cent of skin cancer cases in people engaged in outdoor activities are preventable by decreasing sun exposure. This can be […]
DC Srinagar holds Public Grievance Redressal camp at Bemina

Inspects ongoing works on Rs 30 Cr project of Art and Craft Market Batamaloo SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad on Wednesday held a Public Grievance Redressal Camp here at Bemina in Shalteng Tehsil of the District under weekly Block Diwas programme in order to bring Administration at the door steps of […]