Severe Crisis
The recent assurance by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to look into the demands of Kashmir’s apple traders is a welcome move. The apple industry in Kashmir is facing a severe crisis due to the import of foreign apples, which has led to a significant decline in the prices of local apples. This […]
Academic Excellence
The convocation ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K) showcased the academic excellence of women students, with 115 out of 150 gold medals and 334 out of 445 Certificates of Merit awarded to them. This achievement highlights the growing academic prowess of women in Kashmir. The event was attended by prominent dignitaries, […]
Water sports festival
The upcoming First-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival in Dal Lake, scheduled from August 21, promises to be an exhilarating celebration of sports and culture. This inaugural event aims to promote water sports in the region, providing a platform for athletes to showcase their skills and compete in various disciplines. The Khelo India initiative, launched […]
POLICE GRIEVANCE CELLS
The Jammu and Kashmir Police has taken a significant step towards providing support and assistance to families affected by terrorism by establishing dedicated Grievance Cells/Helplines in several districts. This initiative aims to facilitate the registration and resolution of grievances of terrorism-affected families across the districts, ensuring that they receive the help and compensation they deserve. […]
Financial Transparency
The Chartered Accountants Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Srinagar by the Kashmir Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The event marked the 76th Chartered Accountants Day and commenced with a flag hoisting ceremony, followed by a plantation drive symbolizing growth and sustainability. A blood donation camp was also […]
Revisit of Indus Treaty
The Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan is at a critical juncture, with India pushing for renegotiation due to emerging challenges like climate change and hydropower projects. The treaty, signed in 1960, allocated water rights between the two countries but has faced increasing tensions due to India’s growing energy needs and concerns about the […]
STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) recently hosted the Startup Meet 2025, highlighting the surge in entrepreneurial activity in Jammu and Kashmir. This event underscores JKEDI’s commitment to fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem in the region. With a focus on innovation and growth, JKEDI has been instrumental in promoting entrepreneurship through various initiatives. […]
Innovative Healthcare
NIT Srinagar and Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) have collaborated to revolutionize healthcare in Kashmir through artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). This partnership aims to enhance diagnostics, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making by leveraging the strengths of both institutions. The collaboration between NIT Srinagar, a premier technical institute, and SKIMS, a renowned […]
No need for socialism in India, secularism not core of our culture: Union Minister Chouhan
VARANASI (UP) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said “there is no need for socialism in India”, adding “secularism is not the core of our culture”. Chouhan’s remarks assume significance as the RSS on Thursday called for reviewing the words ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ in the preamble of the Constitution, saying they were included […]
US didn’t use bunker busters on Isfahan nuclear site: CNN
• Trump claims he ‘saved Khamenei’s life’, vows to hit Iran if its nuclear ambitions persist • Iranian foreign minister denies any plans for renewed nuclear talks WASHINGTON: The US military did not use bunker buster bombs on one of Iran’s largest nuclear sites last weekend, because it is so deep that the bombs likely […]