Need for comprehensive, multi-layered strategy to prevent suicide: Experts
Srinagar: To address issues affecting women through research, education and advocacy with a special emphasis on depression and suicidal tendencies among young females, the Centre for Women’s Studies and Research (CWSR), University of Kashmir (KU), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, organised a two-day workshop here. Titled, ‘Depression […]
Mega cleanliness drive conducted at Gulmarg
GULMARG: In a significant initiative to preserve the natural beauty and cleanliness of tourist destination Gulmarg, a mega cleanliness drive was today conducted at the scenic locations of Kangdori and Afarwat. This effort was a collaborative endeavour by the Gulmarg Development Authority and the J&K Cable Car Corporation. The drive commenced at Kangdori and extended […]
Altaf Bukhari leads roadshow in Anantnag areas
Srinagar: Apni Party President, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, on Thursday, led a vibrant roadshow in several areas of Anantnag. He addressed several public gatherings during this impressive activity, part of the party’s campaign for the LS polls in the Rajouri-Anantnag parliamentary constituency scheduled for Saturday. Throughout this vibrant activity, he was accompanied by the senior […]
Omar Abdullah addresses massive election rally in DH Pora
Asks people to counter conspiracies with their votes on May 25 Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Thursday vowed to continue with the peaceful and democratic struggle for the restoration of abridged rights of the people of J&K. This he, according to the NC spokesperson, said while addressing a […]
NC expresses concern over plight of JK students in Kyrgyzstan
Asks EAM, GOI to reach out to panic stricken students in Kyrgyzstan Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Friday asked the GOI to actively engage with the universities and senior government functionaries in Kyrgyzstan to address the concerns of the Indian students especially students from J&K studying there. Expressing concern over the escalation […]
Ghulam Ahmad Mir seeks votes for INDIA Alliance Candidate
Anantnag: Seeking votes for INDIA Alliance Candidate for Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha Segment, All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary & Former JKPCC President Ghulam Ahmad Mir today reiterated that the ongoing General Elections are the best opportunity to get rid of misrule, coercion and anti-people policies unleashed by the BJP while reaffirming Congress Party’s commitment […]
India, the biggest promotor of T20 cricket, is determined to end a World Cup title drought
New Delhi: In the ever-growing Twenty20 cricket landscape, India boasts the richest and most-watched league in the world. Yet, all that investment and attention hasn’t translated into international success for India’s national team. Rohit Sharma’s India squad travels to the T20 World Cup in the United States and Caribbean, hunting a second title to end […]
30-yr-old triple amputee from Goa climbs Mt Everest Base Camp; credits it to his mental strength
Panaji: Tinkesh Kaushik, a 30-year-old man from Goa, has become the world’s first triple amputee to reach the Mount Everest Base Camp located 17,598 feet above sea level, a private disability rights body has claimed. Kaushik, who completed the challenging Everest Base Camp journey on May 11, said despite his physical disabilities, he managed to […]
Campaigning ends for 6th phase of Lok Sabha polls in 58 seats
New Delhi: Campaigning ended on Thursday for the penultimate phase of Lok Sabha elections in 58 constituencies across six states and two Union territories, including all the seven seats in Delhi. Besides the national capital, polling for the sixth round of the marathon seven-phase elections will be held Saturday in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, […]