Training prog for micro observers held at Kulgam

KULGAM: The District Election Office Kulgam on Monday conducted a day-long training programme for micro observers at Conference Hall Mini-Secretariat, here. The training session was presided over by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kulgam, Viqar Ahmed Giri. The training was imparted by District Level Master Trainers (DLMTs), Showkat Ahmad Wani and Muzafar Hameed. The Dy-DEO, […]

ChatGPT is now more direct and less verbose in its responses: OpenAI

New Delhi: Sam Altman-run OpenAI on Friday said it has made its AI chatbot called ChatGPT more direct and less verbose. In a post on X social media platform, the company said its new GPT-4 Turbo model is now available to paid ChatGPT users. “We’ve improved capabilities in writing, math, logical reasoning, and coding,” said […]

‘SPARC’: KU secures first mega Indo-US research grant

Grant to increase KU’s visibility internationally; help in collaborations, HR exchange: VC Srinagar: In a first, the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations (CIRI) at Kashmir University (KU), Monday announced that it has received a mega Indo-US research grant under the ‘Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC)’. “This is the first time […]

Panasonic unveils new AC range in J&K

Srinagar: Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND) – a leading diversified technology company, today, announced its 2024 line-up of new air conditioners in the Jammu & Kashmir market. Featuring 60 models from a wide range of 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0-tons models, the latest range of air conditioners are now available across all major retail outlets, e-commerce […]

YSS Ganderbal inspires resilience through intramural sports

GANDERBAL: The Youth Services and Sports (YSS) Ganderbal on Monday held its intramural sports activities across various educational institutions in the district. All four zones of the district witnessed a flurry of diverse sports activities including Carrom, Chess, Table Tennis, and other recreational sports. A remarkable turnout of enthusiastic students actively participated in these sports […]

Highway Remains Open

Highway Remains Open

Jammu: The Jammu-Srinagar highway remained open despite incessant rains on Sunday. Officials said that the 270-km highway (NH-44) shall remain open subject to fair weather and good road conditions. He said LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar highway viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. “However, HMVs shall be managed in […]

Woman Among 2 killed In Accidents

Woman Among 2 killed In Accidents

Srinagar: A woman was among two people killed while seven others were injured in separate road accident in Awantipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama District and central Ganderbal district on Sunday. An official said that an accident took place at Chursoo Awantipora, in which 08 people got injured who were taken to PHC Awantipora. He […]

1.4 Kgs Heroin Recovered In Rajouri

1.4 Kgs Heroin Recovered In Rajouri

Jammu: Over 1.4 kgs of heroin has been seized in Rajouri district, taking the overall recovery of the narcotic drug to 9.98 kgs from three cross-border smugglers who were arrested near the Line of Control (LoC) on Wednesday, police said. Naveen Kumar, Sukhvinder and Davinder alias “Munna” were arrested on April 10 with a bag […]

Amarnath Yatra To Start From June 29

Amarnath Yatra To Start From June 29

JAMMU: The annual Amarnath Yatra will start on June 29 this year and conclude on August 19, coinciding with the occasion of Shravan Purnima. A statement issued by Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) headed by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, said that this year’s Amarnath Yatra to the holy cave shrine will start on June 29 […]

LG flags off Yatra

LG flags off Yatra

Nagrota: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the auspicious ‘Pratham Pooja’ of the 22nd Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra at the holy Kol Kandoli Temple in Nagrota. The Lt Governor paid obeisance and later flagged off the Chhari Yatra carrying Holy Jyot. The Yatra will pass through the heritage route […]