Retired J&K handicrafts employees thanks LG for swift salary processing

Srinagar: The VRS and retired employees of J&K Handicrafts (Sale & Export) Corporation have extended their sincere gratitude to the Governor of UT J&K, Manoj Sinha for deputing Mr. Mehamood Imran Chaudary as the Financial Advisor of the Corporation. Mr. Mehamood Imran’s sincerity, diligence, and pro-employee approach were immediately evident upon joining, as he promptly […]

Mirwaiz condoles demise of Dr Qari Abdul Latif Bhat

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Awami Action Committee (AAC) Chairman Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of the leading religious scholar, Imam and Khateeb, Hafiz-e-Quran, Dr Qari Abdul Latif Bhat, resident of Qazi Yar Zaina Kadal, who passed away after a long illness. Mirwaiz paid tribute […]

Comm’r SMC/ CEO, SSCL inspects advancement of Smart City projects

Srinagar: The Commissioner SMC/CEO Smart City, Dr. Owais Ahmad accompanied by officials from SMC, Smart City, and related departments on Wednesday led an extensive tour of various areas of Srinagar City to evaluate the advancement of ongoing Smart City Projects. The delegation visited key locations, including Pratap Park, where the construction of Balidan Stambh and […]

Dir Agri inaugurates two-day CBP on ‘Promotion of oilseeds’ under HADP

Srinagar: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal on Wednesday inaugurated two day capacity building programme (CBP) from 24th to 25th January, titled ‘Untie the yield complexities for realising the yield potential in oilseed with special reference to rapseed’ under the ‘Promotion of oilseeds’ project of Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) at Agriculture Complex Lalmandi, […]

Pulwama celebrates ‘National Girl Child Day’

Pulwama: District Pulwama on Wednesday marked National Girl Child Day with fervor and enthusiasm, as the District Administration, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare Pulwama, organized a grand function at Circuit House Pulwama. The event, graced by Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom as the chief guest, aimed to celebrate the achievements of […]

eBay to lay off 1,000 full-time employees, unspecified number of contractors

New Delhi: E-commerce platform eBay is sacking around 1,000 employees, or 9 per cent of its full-time workforce, and the company will also lay off an unspecified number of contractors “over the coming months.” Despite registering a profit of $1.3 billion last quarter, eBay said that there is a “need for change.” “Our strategy is […]

UNGA Prez admits Security Council doesn’t reflect current global realities

UNGA Prez admits Security Council doesn’t reflect current global realities

New Delhi: President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly Dennis Francis on Wednesday acknowledged that the current “outdated structure” of the Security Council fails to reflect the current geopolitical realities and wished India succeed in its quest to become a permanent member of the Council. Addressing a press conference, Mr Francis, who […]

Modi, Macron to visit Jaipur’s tourist places on Jan 25

Modi, Macron to visit Jaipur’s tourist places on Jan 25

Jaipur: French President Emmanuel Macron, who is the special guest of India’s Republic Day ceremony, will visit Jaipur’s iconic tourist places including Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, and Albert Hall along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 25 evening. Macron and Modi will have a guided tour of Jantar Mantar after former’s reception at 1730, […]

Sri Lankan Parliament approves controversial Online Safety Bill

Colombo: Sri Lankan Parliament on Wednesday approved with amendments the controversial Online Safety Bill that seeks to regulate online content amid criticism from the opposition that claimed it will stifle freedom of speech. As many as 108 parliamentarians voted for it while 62 voted against the bill that was passed after a two-day debate. The […]

VC IUST inaugurates Sadre Mouj hostel

Budgam: Vice Chancellor IUST Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo on Wednesday inaugurated Sadre Mouj hostel with a capacity to house 200 students at the university’s Alamdar Memorial College of Nursing and Medical technology Chari Sharief. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Romshoo said that construction of hostel facility was taken on priority basis to ensure convenience for […]