March academic session: Stakeholders Seek Broader Consensus Over Govt’s Move
Muhammad Adnan Srinagar: The government’s likely decision to shift the examination session to March month from the current academic year has raised concerns among the stakeholders who have sought a broader consensus over the issue. Notably, the government has decided to hold the class 10th to 12th annual 2022 examination in March-2023 instead of November-December […]
Katra-Banihal railway link: Over 75 pc of 37 bridges, 97.6 pc tunnelling work completed: Officials
Jammu: More than 75 per cent of the total 37 bridges and 97.6 per cent tunnelling work on the vital Katra-Banihal railway link stands completed, officials of the northern railways said, expressing hope that Kashmir will be connected to rest of the country via train next year. The Katra-Banihal stretch is part of the prestigious […]
76th I-Day: Made-in-India gun used for 1st time for ceremonial salute at Red Fort
New Delhi: A made-in-India gun was used for the first time in 75 years for the ceremonial 21-shot salute to the tricolour at the historic Red Fort on Independence Day. So far, British guns have been used for the ceremonial salute. Also, for the first time, MI-17 helicopters showered flowers at the Red Fort during […]
Concern- Vegetable production takes hit due to erratic weather, diseases
Around 50 percent crop damaged, say farmers
Srinagar: Erratic weather conditions and outbreak of several plant diseases this year are taking a toll on vegetable produce across Kashmir, farmers have alleged. Farmers across several districts said that the hot and humid climate followed by rains has led to spread of diseases in several vegetables this year due to which the produce is […]
In India, 7.3% of the population owned digital currency in 202: UN
Says figure 7th highest in the world
United Nations: Over seven per cent of India’s population owns digital currency, according to the UN, which said that the use of cryptocurrency rose globally at an unprecedented rate during the COVID-19 pandemic. The UN trade and development body UNCTAD said that in 2021, developing countries accounted for 15 of the top 20 economies when […]
Marine Dine: A food outlet that makes you feel underwater
Ahtisham Nazki Srinagar: Situated at Jawahar Nagar Srinagar, Marine Dine is a unique underwater themed aquatic restaurant that gives visitors an out of the box experience while relishing their food. Since its opening, the restaurant has been getting a positive response from people owing to its sumptuous food and peaceful ambience. Kais Suhail, the owner […]
Mainstream media faces ethical challenges as ‘new media’ grows
Ahtisham Nazki Srinagar: While Journalism is touted as fourth estate of democracy and media men hailed as watchdogs of society, the profession has also received criticism from some quarters for dwindling ethics and moral principles. With the emergence of social media platforms, journalism has undergone a paradigm shift. The citizen journalism has seen marked growth […]
Panel recommends Corbevax as booster for adults vaccinated with Covishield, Covaxin
New Delhi: A government panel on Covid immunisation has recommended allowing Biological E’s Corbevax as a precaution dose for adults fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin, official sources said on Tuesday. If approved by the government, this would be the first time a booster dose of a Covid vaccine different from the one used […]
World is one step from ‘nuclear annihilation’: UN Chief
United Nations: The United Nations chief warned the world Monday that humanity is just one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres gave the dire warning at the opening of the long-delayed high-level meeting to review the landmark 50-year-old treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and eventually achieving a […]
KU bars employees from uploading ‘official material’ on social media
Move draws flak as employees resent
Muhammad Adnan Srinagar: Authorities at Kashmir University (KU) have threatened to take “appropriate action” against its employees who do not “refrain from uploading official documents” on social media, drawing flak from employees who have called the move as “an attempt to shoot the messenger.” The circular instructions come a day after the University authorities were […]
