Jammu University postpones exams scheduled from May 3
Jammu: Administration at the University of Jammu on Thursday postponed BE 8th semester (Supplementary), MBBS 2nd professional and BAMS 1st professional examinations that were scheduled to be held in offline mode from May 03 onwards in view of the prevailing COVID-19 surge. A varsity communique while confirming the development said fresh dates for the deferred […]
Suspected IED found in Anantnag
Srinagar: Police on Thursday claimed to have recovered an “IED-material” near railway station Sadoora in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, a police officer said. Quoting the officer, news agency GNS reported the “IED-material” was found inside a bag near the station adding a bomb disposal squad has been rushed to the area. A case has been […]
Looking beyond Covid-19
While the entire society is focused at the fresh spread of Covid-19, and genuinely so, there are other aspects of the life that too deserve some attention as these too are very crucial to our survival as a healthy society. One of the crucial issues confronting Kashmir is the abuse and trafficking of drugs. Data […]
The Saga of pandemics
Today, when the humanity is grappling with the ever-growing deadly impact of Corona virus pandemic and as the death toll due to Covid-19 crosses a staggering 200,000 in India, which has claimed over 30 Lakh human lives all over the world, it becomes important to look back at yet another deadly pandemic, which took place […]
Libraries in the age of digitized world
'There has been a major rethink in how exactly the library should be serving the public. Technology has changed the way we consume media.
Libraries have always been at the heart of the communities they serve. These are accessible and safe spaces, providing access to huge resources of information and knowledge. There are an estimated 315,000 public libraries in the world, 73 per cent of them in developing and transitioning countries. The public library transcends national and cultural boundaries- […]
Ramadan in the light of Corona
Muslims have to become torch-bearers of peace and universal fraternity
By: Shafqat Shafi Ramadan is a welcome gift for all the Muslims throughout the world which gives them the opportunity to perform good deeds and repent for their mistakes. This is the reason that all the true believers desperately wait for this generous month that bestows more than human’s expectation. In fact, Muslims carry out […]
No shortage of oxygen, remdesivir, COVID vaccine in J&K: LG’s advisor
‘J&K one of the best places in managing COVID situation right now’
Srinagar: Assuring that there was no dearth of oxygen, COVID vaccine, Remdesivir and other things in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor’s Advisor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, Thursday evening stated that this Union Territory is managing the COVID situation effectively. Addressing a presser here at DIPR auditorium late Thursday evening, Khan, who was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner […]
Tendulkar donates Rs 1 crore to procure oxygen concentrators for COVID patients
New Delhi: Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday donated Rs one crore to procure oxygen concentrators for COVID-19 patients in the country as it battles a severe second wave of the global pandemic. India is witnessing an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 infections and recorded a single-day rise of 3,79,257 new cases on Wednesday. The health-care […]
JKSSB counters speculations regarding result for different posts advertised under PM Package
JAMMU: Countering speculations being made on various social media platforms with an attempt to create doubts relating to recently declared result for different posts in various departments advertised vide advertisement notification number 3 of 2020 dated 01.12.2020 under PM Package for Kashmiri Migrants and Non Migrant Kashmiri Pandits, Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board today […]
