Chief Conservator of Forests Kashmir Visits Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara Kupwara: Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) Kashmir, Shri Irfan Rasool Wani, IFS, today visited the Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara to review ongoing forest protection measures and developmental works in the area. The visit commenced with a review meeting at the office of the Deputy Director,…
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 200-bedded Amandeep BR Medicity Hospital, established in collaboration with Ujala Cygnus Healthcare, at Tengpora-Bemina Bypass in Srinagar. While addressing the inaugural ceremony, the Lieutenant Governor said that the government remains committed to strengthening the healthcare system through modern infrastructure, skilled manpower, and strong public-private partnerships. “Under the leadership…
YAWAR HUSSAIN As political parties in J&K romance the statehood, the NC-led government finds itself in doldrums under the Union Territory framework and a shrinking political ground, reports Yawar Hussain Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s first Independence Day speech left even his party leaders baffled as he detailed his handicap at governing…
Ummar Jamal The University of Kashmir is no stranger to criticism, but one criticism has stubbornly clung to its reputation is favouritism. While several factors contribute to this culture of nepotism, one policy that embodies it most clearly is the SN category. Under this category, one seat in every academic program is reserved for the…
As every dream deserves the right direction, therefore guiding our youth with clarity, competence, and commitment is the need of the hour. By : Showkat Shafi Providing quality and need based education is imperative for holistic development of any State. Our Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir with its unique features in terms of, geographical…
Srinagar, Oct 17: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) youth leader Waheed Para has strongly condemned the Jammu and Kashmir Government’s decision to reduce the Residents of Backward Area (RBA) quota, terming it a deliberate and politically motivated attempt to weaken Kashmiri representation and empowerment. In a post shared on social media platform X, Para described…
Global Disorder: The World in Fragments By Mehraj U Din Bhat A World Out of Joint If the early years of the 21st century carried whispers of a new age of cooperation, those echoes have now been drowned out by the noise of conflict. The international system today is less about rules and more about…
*Inspiring Story of Mahpara Manzoor Peer: A Shining Example of Determination and Hard Work PEER ADIL In a heartwarming tale of perseverance and dedication, Mahpara Peer, daughter of Manzoor Ahmed Pir from Shulura, Kupwara, has qualified the NEET exam 2025, inspiring countless students with her remarkable journey. Born and raised in Shulura, Kupwara, Mahpara’s story…
In this excerpt from the “Rubaroo” interview series, journalist Faizan Qureshi speaks with Riyaz Masroor, Head of the BBC’s Jammu and Kashmir Bureau. Widely regarded as one of the region’s most respected journalists, Masroor reflects on his career, the evolution of the media, and the cultural and political shifts shaping Kashmir. Q: To begin, tell us…
SKUAST-K, JKSTIC Organize National Conference on AI in Data-Driven Decision Making The Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), in collaboration with the J&K Science, Technology & Innovation Council (JKSTIC), organized a One-Day National Conference-cum-Workshop on “Role of AI in Data-Driven Informed Decision Making” at the Conference Hall, FoA,…
