Physical aptitude test under ‘Khelo India’ initiative commences at Panchari
UDHAMPUR, DECEMBER 01: A two-day sports and physical aptitude test for block Panchari was organized by District Administration, Udhampur in the premises of Government Higher Secondary School, Panchari under ‘Khelo India Sports’ for peace and development today. In-charge Principal Higher Secondary Secondary School, Panchari Rattan Lal was the chief guest who declared open the mega […]
The abysmal state of traditional Mat manufacturing in Kashmir
The domestic industry in Kashmir, better known as Kashmir handicrafts, has lost its pristine glory and traditional touch as several crafts have disappeared from the markets, while many others are dying fast. There are several reasons responsible for the decay but, truly speaking, I am not writing this column to discuss those reasons as I […]
Cong delegation meets EC; demands more caution around strong rooms where EVMs are stored
New Delhi, Dec 1 : A Congress delegation met the Election Commission Saturday and raised concern over the security of EVMs inside strong rooms and their handling during the counting process in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, and the alleged deletion of voters in Uttar Pradesh. Talking to reporters after meeting the Election Commission, Congress leader and […]
Skill dev training prog starts in Kupwara
KUPWARA, DECEMBER 01: A one-month skill development training programme for “Tractor Operator” and “Beekeeping” was kick-started today here at DC Office Complex Kupwara. The training will be imparted to 20 selected candidates at College of Agricultural Engineering and Research Training Centre for pollinators, pollinizers and pollination management at SKUAST, Shalimar. KI NewsKashmir Images is an […]
Awareness cum training programme on disaster management held at Shopian
SHOPIAN, DECEMBER 01: To create training /awareness about disaster management among students, volunteers and civil society in general, a daylong awareness program cum workshop and mock drill was organized by District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Shopian, here at mini secretariat Arhama Shopian. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Shopian, Shabir Hussain Bhat who is also chief executive officer […]
The Particle Odyssey
The world around us seems to be made up of some minuscule fundamental particles. However which particles are regarded as fundamental varies with time. This goes back to Greeks who had credence that all matter was composed of small indiscrete particles; they called these particles as ‘atoms’. Their argument hinged on the inkling that it […]
US proposes changes to H1B visas; to be given to most skilled, highest paid foreign workers
Washington, Dec 1 : The Trump administration on Friday proposed major changes to the H-1B application process with the aim of awarding the visa to the most skilled and highest paid foreign workers. Under a new proposed merit-based rule, a notice for which was issued on Friday, companies employing foreign workers on the H-1B visa – […]
God bless those who say what they feel must be said!
Even as it is a known fact that all revolutions must have ideologies to spurn them on, however, it is also true that “in the heat of the conflict these ideologies tend to be smelt into rigid dogmas claiming exclusive possession of the truth”. And this is where the tragedy lies, because dogma is the […]
PDP concerned over Kashmir’s worsening power scenario
Demands Administration’s immediate attention towards the crises
Srinagar, Dec 1: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday expressed its concern over the power paucity in Kashmir Valley, stating that the worst ever power scenario was pushing the people into deeper crises. The party’s Vice-President Abdul Rahman Veeri questioned the functioning of the administration in tackling the erratic supply of electricity in Kashmir. “The […]
