Horticulture has pivotal role in propelling region’s dev: Director

Srinagar: Director Horticulture Kashmir, G. R. Mir on Saturday attended an awareness camp in Ganderbal district, aimed at empowering local farmers with insights into the latest horticultural schemes and technical advancements. The event witnessed active participation from key stakeholders, including ADC Ganderbal, CHO Ganderbal, scientists from KVK, officers and officials from the department, and representatives […]

Departmental farms generate employment: Dir Agri

Srinagar: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal on Saturday visited Seed Multiplication Farm (SMF) Tapper, Baramulla, inspected different blocks of the farm and took stock of different Agriculture activities. Speaking to the staff and technical experts of SMF Tappar, Director said that the department is implementing a prestigious initiative and is endeavouring to optimize the […]

Controller Legal Metrology joins VBSY’s momentum in Pulwama

Pulwama: Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra marked a significant milestone in District Pulwama, making remarkable progress through the District. A pivotal moment unfolded as the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra reached Kakapora, where the local community actively participated, turning the event into a joyous celebration. The event was attended by Majid Khalil Ahmad Draboo, Controller Legal Meteorology […]

Experience soulful symphony of Kashmir’s craftsmanship

Handicrafts & Handloom Exhibition inaugurated at Boulevard Srinagar: The Department of Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir on Saturday kick-started a Handicrafts and Handloom Exhibition at Boulevard Road in Srinagar. The exhibition and sale is featuring a diverse array of handicrafts and handloom products. Organized by the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, the exhibition aims to stimulate sales […]

5-day workshop on ‘USER Enrolment training on NAFIS’ culminates at DPL Sgr

Srinagar: NAFIS Enrolment user training programme which started at DPL Srinagar on 26th this month culminated on Saturday. IGP Kashmir Zone Vidhi Kumar Birdi-IPS was the chief guest on the occasion. While addressing the participants during the valedictory function, he highlighted the importance of Fingerprints for Law enforcement agencies in investigation and mentioned that the […]

Biden admin sidesteps Congress again, approves military equipment sale to Israel

Biden admin sidesteps Congress again, approves military equipment sale to Israel

Washington: In another move that sidesteps congressional approval, the Biden administration has authorised the immediate transfer of nearly USD 150 million in military equipment to Israel for its ongoing conflict with Hamas. It marks the second such bypass within the month, CNN reported. Secretary of State Antony Blinken apprised Congress of his emergency determination, allowing […]

Nine top PLA generals dismissed from China’s Parliament

Nine top PLA generals dismissed from China’s Parliament

Beijing: In a major purge of the Chinese military, nine senior generals of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including senior officials of the country’s Rocket Force, have been dismissed from Parliament, official media reported here on Saturday. Those dismissed from the National People’s Congress (NPC), the country’s Parliament, include five past or current top commanders […]

Turkey Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia called off amid Ataturk T-shirt row

Riyadh: The Turkish Super Cup final between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce scheduled to be played in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh was called off over an apparent disagreement about the players’ jerseys. The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and the two teams – who returned to Istanbul on Saturday after Friday’s postponed match – said the decision was […]

Idea to Pitch: A Startup Bootcamp at KU

NewGen IEDC Business Innovation and Incubation Centre organises 3-day workshop Srinagar: In a dynamic convergence of innovation and entrepreneurial zeal, the University of Kashmir’s NewGen IEDC Business Innovation and Incubation Centre, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Thapar Institute of Technology Patiala, concluded an invigorating 3-day workshop on “Idea to […]

VC SKUAST-K flags off 10 undergrad students to UCSI Malaysia

Srinagar: To globalise agricultural education in Jammu and Kashmir, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Saturday sent 10 undergraduate students for an overseas exposure visit to UCSI University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai flagged off the students, who embarked on a four-week international fellowship sponsored under the […]