Srinagar: In Kashmir Valley, saffron has long been more than just a crop; it is a symbol of heritage and a vital source of income for local farmers. But its farming is grappling with significant sustainability and livelihood issues, highlighting the urgent need for suitable technologies to combat global warming. As global temperatures rise, the […]
JAMMU, Sep 20: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked the Jammu and Kashmir government to relieve two Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, and also requested to obtain no objection certificate from the Election Commission of India. The officers, Lakshay Sharma, IPS (MA:2016), who is presently SSP Bandipora and Abhishek Mahajan, IPS (UP:2013), who […]
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir (KU) Saturday concluded its second three-week capacity building programme in glaciology, designed to equip the next generation of researchers with critical skills in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India (GoI), the programme featured an innovative combination of […]
JAMMU: A brief encounter took place between terrorists and security forces in a remote forest area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Saturday evening, officials said. The gunfight broke out when the forces launched a search operation in Chatroo forest following information about the presence of terrorists, the security officials said. They said reinforcements […]
One Pink and Red polling station established in each constituency in Srinagar SRINAGAR: The District Election Office Srinagar conducted the final phase of election training on Saturday for female and specially-abled poll personnel whose services will be utilised at special Pink and Red Polling Stations in district Srinagar. Under the directions of District Election Officer, […]
SRINAGAR: In a remarkable achievement, eight esteemed faculty members from National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar have secured their place among the world’s top 2% scientists, a prestigious recognition from Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists database. The selection process for this honor evaluates scientists based on standardized citation indicators, including citations, h-index, and composite […]
SRINAGAR: Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir organized an awareness programme at Govt High School Narkara Budgam in collaboration with Kashmir Civil Society. Students, teaching and non-teaching staff of the said school attended the awareness programme. DySP Anti-Narcotics Task Force Kashmir gave an elaborated view about the menace of drugs, its sources, causes, consequences and role […]
LEH: In a step towards ensuring the well-being and holistic development of specially abled children in UT of Ladakh, Acting Chief Justice (A), High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Tashi Rabstan on Saturday visited the only Government Inclusive School at Chuchot Yokma, Leh. The visit aimed at reviewing the quality of care, educational standards and […]
SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology Srinagar (NIT) organized the Internal Smart India Hackathon 2024 on campus in which hundreds of students participated. Director NIT Prof. A Ravinder Nath was the Chief guest and Registrar Prof. Atikur Rehman was the special guest on the occasion. Dr. Dinesh Kumar Rajendran Convenor IIC and SPOC of SIH […]
SRINAGAR: The highly anticipated ‘9th JK UT Pencak Silat Championship 2024’ officially kicked off on Saturday at the historic Polo Ground in Srinagar. The event saw an inspiring inauguration ceremony, graced by Nuzhat Gul, Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council, who attended as the Chief Guest. The Secretary Sports council also took SVEEP […]