Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat NCC camp Sgr working towards ‘national integration’

SRINAGAR: To foster the spirit of national integration and familiarize the participating cadets attending the ongoing Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat Special National Integration Camp Srinagar, with local youth and border areas of Kashmir several activities are being organized by NCC Group Srinagar. On June 23, with an aim to provide a one-on-one interaction and exchange […]

Black bear captured alive in Tral Village

TRAL: A black bear was captured by the wildlife department at the Sub Division Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday evening. An official told Kashmir Reader that the Joint control room (JCR) captured a bear that was roaming in the residential area at Panzoo Khanagund in Sub Division Tral. He said that […]

Meritorious students of AGS Hajin felicitated

HAJIN: A felicitation ceremony for the meritorious students of Army Goodwill School to recognize the hard work, dedication and achievements of students was conducted at AGS Hajin on Saturday. The Commanding Officer of the Manasbal Battalion was the chief guest on this occasion. His presence was a true inspiration to the students. Certificates and prizes […]

Endeavoring to attract more educated youth towards diverse agri activities: Dir Agri

SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal on Saturday visited Apiarists at Ajas Bandipora and held an interactive session with concerned bee keepers. He took stock of various related activities and received feedback regarding various interventions by the department. While addressing, Director Agriculture highlighted the importance of small scale agriculture cottage industries like Bee Keeping/Apiculture […]

7th SERB expert committee meeting at KU evaluates 744 new proposals under ‘Start-up Research Grant’

SRINAGAR: The 7th expert committee meeting of the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, in the field of life sciences was held at the University of Kashmir to evaluate 744 new proposals under the Start-up Research Grant (SRG). The three-day Startup Research Grant-National Postdoctoral Fellowship (N-PDF) expert […]

Govt Middle School Meej Pampore organises trekking to Wahab Sahab Wasturwan forests

PAMPORE: Government Middle School organized a trekking programme at the Wahab Sahab forest area of Pampore in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday. It was flagged off by headmistress Rukiya Tabasum in the presence of other staff members of GBMS Meej Pampore. About 30 students of the government boys Middle School Meej participated in the […]

‘Google investing USD 10 bn in India’s digitisation fund, Amazon $15 bn more’

‘Google investing USD 10 bn in India’s digitisation fund, Amazon $15 bn more’

Washington: Internet giant Google is investing USD 10 billion in India’s digitisation fund, its CEO Sundar Pichai has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a step that will recognise India’s leadership on fintech and will support small and large businesses in India, the US and around the world. Pichai met Prime Minister Modi here on Friday […]

Five takeaways from Modi’s US visit

Five takeaways from Modi’s US visit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States, upon President Joe Biden’s invitation, has garnered significant appreciation as he concludes the first leg of his two-nation tour. Here are some key highlights from the visit: Advancements in defense partnership, space cooperation, and technology collaborations were emphasized by both nations for their mutual […]

We will soon embark on Passport Seva Programme Version 2.0: Jaishankar

We will soon embark on Passport Seva Programme Version 2.0: Jaishankar

New Delhi: India will soon embark on the second phase of the Passport Seva Programme (PSP-Version 2.0), which includes new and upgraded e-passports, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on the occasion of Passport Seva Divas. Jaishankar called on passport-issuing authorities in India and abroad to join him in renewing the pledge to provide passport […]

Investigate PM CARES Fund: Uddhav

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday hit back at Enforcement Directorate action against some persons close to his party in an alleged jumbo COVID facility scam by seeking a probe into the PM CARES Fund. He also sought probe into the functioning of civic bodies of Nagpur, Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune, as well […]