SKUAST-K conducts awareness programmes on Soilless cultivation across Kashmir Valley
Programmes aimed at developing entrepreneurial skills in soilless agriculture, meet the agri challenges of future in urban areas Srinagar: Sher-i-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, conducted five one day awareness programs across Kashmir Valley on “Soilless cultivation to secure the vegetable demand of urban and peri-urban population”. The programmes were conducted at Sopore, Anantnag, […]
Azad launches Magazine ‘Pride of J&K’ by Lincoln society
‘Hails Abraham Lincoln society for offering free education to girls’ Jammu: The former chief minister and DPAP chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday lauded the Abraham Lincoln society of International DPS Jammu for working on women empowerment and offering the free education to underprivileged girls. Azad said that the society is doing a social […]
India ready for German challenge in Semi-Finals of Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup
Kuala Lumpur: Following an exhilarating comeback win against the Netherlands in the Quarter-Final of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023, the Indian Colts are set to face the formidable Germans in the Semi-Final round on Thursday here in Malaysia. In the previous matches, the Indian Team secured a 4-2 victory against Korea, […]
Sensex improves 33 pts
Mumbai: The BSE Sensex on Wednesday ended positive at 69,584.60, rising 33.57 pts on the strength of Utilities, Realty, Capital Goods and Industrials stocks. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) moved up 19.95 pts at 20,926.35. Volatility was witnessed during the session today, as the Sensex opened higher at 69,648.56, up 96 pts. It was surged […]
UltraTech eyes 85pc share of green energy in its total energy mix by 2030
New Delhi:) UltraTech Cement on Wednesday announced its plans to increase the overall share of green energy in its total energy mix to 85per cent by 2030. As an interim target, the Aditya Birla Group firm plans to increase its total green energy share three-fold from its current 22pc to 60pc by 2025-26. “Green energy […]
2 dead, 6 injured in minibus explosion in China
Shenyang: A 7-seater minibus exploded during the refueling process at a gas station in Liaozhong District, Shenyang City of northeast China’s Liaoning Province at around 4:53 p.m. on Wednesday, causing two deaths and six injuries, according to local emergency management bureau. The injured are receiving medical treatment at hospital. An investigation into the accident is […]
Police detain two people for protesting outside Parliament with smoke canisters
New Delhi: Delhi Police on Wednesday detained two protestors from outside Parliament for allegedly protesting with yellow colour smoke canisters, an official said here. The duo, identified as Neelam (42) – a native of Red Square Market in Haryana’s Hisaar – and Amol (25), an inhabitant of Maharashtra’s Latur, were allegedly protesting in front of […]
Major security breach in LS, two persons jump into Lok Sabha chamber from gallery
New Delhi: In a major security breach, when the Lok Sabha proceedings was underway, two persons on Wednesday jumped into the house chamber from the visitors’ gallery, triggering panic and chaos among the members. Televised footage of the proceedings showed the members attempting to catch the intruders as they climbed from desk to desk. The […]
DDC reviews progress under JJM, Capex, BADP & SSY at Baramulla
Directs officers to resolve bottlenecks to achieve 100% Target under JJM Baramulla: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar convened a meeting here to review the progress/ achievements of Jal Shakti department in providing drinking water to households and Panchayats across the district under Jal Jeevan Mission. At the outset, Executive Engineer […]
IGP Kashmir reviews security measures in Ganderbal
Unveils stringent measures to combat online threats & vigilance against terror propagation on social media platforms Ganderbal : To review the law-and-order situation and measures taken for the peaceful environment, Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Shri V. K. Birdi, conducted a thorough review of security arrangements in Ganderbal district and inaugurated Canteen cum Recreation […]