IUST’s Int’l Affairs conducts workshop on Rhodes scholarships

AWANTIPORA: The Office of the International Affairs, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) in association with the Rhodes Secretariat India and Project EduAccessorganised an online Workshop on ‘Rhodes Scholarships’ facilitated by the Rhodes Scholars from the Oxford University UK. The workshop aimed to equip IUST students with a comprehensive understanding of Rhodes—one of the […]

JK students make it big: 115 toy designs registered by GoI

SRINAGAR: The State Council of Educational Research & Training (SCERT) Jammu & Kashmir is celebrating the remarkable success of its Toycathon 2023 initiative, which has resulted in the registration of 115 toy designs with the Government of India. This achievement is a testament to the creative potential of young minds in Jammu & Kashmir and […]

J&K leading the charge in electricity sector reforms: Govt

J&K leading the charge in electricity sector reforms: Govt

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as a trailblazer in reforming its electricity sector, addressing long-standing legacy issues to a large extent to ensure enhanced service delivery to consumers. A significant milestone has been achieved through the modernization initiative, replacing obsolete meters with state-of-the-art smart meters. These advanced technologies promise error-free billing, eliminating human errors […]

Body of 17-yr-old Hajin youth retrieved from Jhelum

HAJIN: The body of the 17-year-old youth, Nadeem Zahoor, was tragically retrieved from the River Jhelum in the Hajin area of Bandipora district on Friday after a massive rescue operation by the Indian Navy’s MARCOS and other emergency services. Nadeem drowned on Thursday while taking a bath in the river, prompting a swift response from […]

Daylong camp for specially-abled citizens held at Chadoora

DC Budgam distributes hearing aid, tricycles, wheelchairs, prosthetics BUDGAM: In a collaborative effort, the District Administration Budgam, Social Welfare Department, in collaboration with Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) on Friday organised a daylong camp for specially-abled citizens at Chadoora, Budgam to streamline access and empower individuals with special abilities. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) […]

DDC Pulwama visits CSIR-IIIM, Field Station Pulwama

PULWAMA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom on Friday visited the Field Station Bonera, Pulwama of the CSIR – Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine and conducted a comprehensive review of the various activities and societal outreach programs being implemented at the station. During his visit, Dr. Basharat interacted with the scientific and technological […]

Illegal mining: Police seize 4 vehicles; arrest 3 drivers in Bla

BARAMULLA: Cracking a whip on illegal mining and transportation of minerals, police have seized four vehicles and arrested three drivers in Baramulla. “Police parties under the supervision of SDPO Tangmarg/ Kreeri assisted by SHO PS Tangmarg, Kreeri & Kunzer seized 4 vehicles (2 Tippers, 2 Tractors) & arrested 3 drivers involved in illegal extraction/ transportation […]

Police arrest drug peddler in Sopore

BARAMULLA: In continuation of its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police in Sopore arrested a drug peddler and recovered psychotropic substances from his possession. “A police party of Police Station Tarzoo headed by SHO Police Station Tarzoo under the supervision of SDPO Sopore at a checkpoint established at Pethseer crossing intercepted […]

CUK alumnus selected as Ph.D candidate at Iowa State University

GANDERBAL: Mr. Sajad Hussain Mallah, former M. Sc Chemistry student (Batch:2020-2022) of the Department of Chemistry, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), has bagged Ph. D admission with scholarship at Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, Iowa, USA. At CUKashmir, Mr Sajad demonstrated exceptional academic prowess and deep passion for chemistry. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A […]

Principal Secretary Culture inaugurates Border Block Library in Sogam

SOGAM (KUPWARA): J&K’s Libraries Department has embarked on a comprehensive action plan to extend and broaden the reach of gainful Public Library facilities across the UT so that the readers, especially in remote areas, have access to quality sources of knowledge not hither-to open to them. This was stated by Principal Secretary Department of Culture, […]