Police solve theft case in Sopore, two held
Srinagar: Police in Sopore solved a theft case within 24 hours of its reporting, leading to the recovery of stolen property and arrest of two accused persons, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that police received a complaint from Shabir Ahmad Wani son of Ghulam Hassan Wani resident of Krankshivan Sopore, stating therein that […]
Drainage failure in Tral main market triggers anger among shopkeepers
Traders demand urgent intervention as stagnant water disrupts business, raises health concerns Pulwama: Shopkeepers and local residents in the main market of Tral have expressed strong resentment over the persistent failure of the drainage system, accusing the concerned department of remaining in “deep slumber” despite repeated complaints. The faulty drainage network has led to the […]
Sakeena Itoo interacts with visiting Parliamentary Standing Committee
Highlights Government’s commitment to creating a robust academic ecosystem SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo Wednesday interacted with the members of Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports (EWCY&S) who are on two day visit of Jammu and Kashmir. During the interaction, the Minister presented […]
Dr. Jitendra Singh chairs DISHA meeting
Reviews development projects, pushes for timely execution DODA: The District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting of District Kishtwar was held Wednesday under the chairmanship of Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry for Science & Technology and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office. The meeting involved […]
Minister chairs facilitation programme for tribal livestock beneficiaries
MENDHAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, Wednesday chaired a facilitation programme at Mendhar, organized jointly by the Animal Husbandry and the Tribal Affairs Department. The event aimed to strengthen the livelihood opportunities among the tribal communities through focused development interventions. It was conducted under the Tribal […]
Students Lead with Creativity: Young Minds Turn Waste into Innovation
Srinagar: In a vibrant celebration of student creativity, innovation, and environmental awareness, the Class 4 students of The Legends School of Education, Sadrebal, Srinagar, took center stage during the “Best Out of Waste” activity. The initiative highlighted the power of experiential learning by placing students at the heart of the process, enabling them to showcase […]
Deputy Chief Minister pledges continued focus on public welfare
Meets community delegations in Jammu JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary met with various public delegations in Jammu, reaffirming the government’s commitment to pro-people governance and addressing the community concerns. He engaged with the representatives from different sectors, discussing development initiatives and welfare schemes aimed at improving the quality of life for citizens. “The present […]
J&K first to secure MeitY nod for establishing Centre of Excellence in AI
IT Parks for Jammu, Srinagar also in offing JAMMU: In a significant stride towards strengthening the digital and innovation ecosystem of the Union Territory, Jammu & Kashmir has secured formal approval from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at […]
Security reviewed at Vishno Devi Shrine in Reasi
Jammu: Authorities on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive security review at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district and directed for maintaining a high level of alertness for smooth pilgrimage, police said. Peripheral security arrangements around the shrine and adjoining areas were thoroughly evaluated to ensure a robust multi-layered security grid, a […]
The Knowledge of English
K S S Pillai When a judge dismissed a petition saying that it was ‘floccinaucinihilipilification’, many raised their eyebrows in confusion and rushed to the nearest dictionary to find out what he meant. They murmured later that the judge could have said that the petition was without merit. Many people use long-winded, complicated, confusing, and […]