IMD plans to use AI to better forecasts, admits predicting severe weather events challenging

New Delhi: As it celebrates 150th year of its establishment, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has now set its eyes on fine-tuning its weather forecast models using artificial intelligence and faster supercomputers even though it struggles to predict small-level severe weather events. In an interview with PTI, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the weather […]

US launches new strikes on Yemen’s Houthis as conflict escalates

US launches new strikes on Yemen’s Houthis as conflict escalates

Washington: The United States launched new strikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen for a second straight day after the Iran-aligned group warned it would retaliate for a series of attacks on its facilities. The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday that Tomahawk missiles were fired from the US Navy’s USS Carney at […]

Taiwan ruling party’s Lai wins presidential election

Taipei: William Lai Ching-te from the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has won Taiwan’s presidential election, despite warnings from China – which claims Taiwan as part of its territory – not to vote for him. Lai, the current vice president, was in a three-way race with Hou Yu-ih from the conservative Kuomintang (KMT) and former […]

Ehtisham Khan criticizes JU’s handling of exam result delays

Srinagar: Er. Ehtisham Khan, Senior Vice President of THE PURPOSE (NGO), a dedicated advocate for student welfare and education, has expressed profound concern and condemned the consistently “unprofessional and indifferent approach” of the University of Jammu in handling delays in examination results, thereby neglecting the welfare and future prospects of its students. “It is disheartening […]

SP College commemorates National Youth Day, organizes virtual symposium

Srinagar: Under the aegis of Viksit Bharat @2047, the Red Ribbon Club of Sri Pratap College organized weeklong activities to commemorate National Youth Day. In this connection, a virtual symposium on the theme, “It’s all in the mind” was coordinated by the Convenor and members of Red Ribbon Club. The proceedings of the online symposium […]

GDC Kulgam organizes webinar on NAAC accreditation of colleges

Kulgam: An online webinar based on the theme “Understanding the Importance of NAAC accreditation for colleges with special focus on colleges of UT of J&K” was conducted by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Government Degree College Kulgam. The webinar was attended by more than 100 participants including principals of various colleges, faculty members, research […]

Sachin Tendulkar invests in Indian Street Premier League (ISPL)

Mumbai: The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India’s pioneering tennis ball T10 cricket tournament to be played inside a stadium, is proud to announce a ground-breaking association with legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. The Master Blaster has made a strategic investment in the ISPL and will play a pivotal role in advising and shaping the format […]

J&K para cricket captain bowls with leg, holds bat between neck & shoulder

Srinagar: Amir Hussain Lone, hailing from Waghama village in Kashmir, lost his arms at the age of eight while working at his father’s mill. However, he still had hope and kept honing his cricketing skills and eventually, a teacher discovered his talent and introduced him to professional sport. “After the accident, I didn’t lose hope […]