By NAZIR GANAIE New Delhi, Nov 15: In a world where dreams are often confined to the practical, Samina Bashir or Samina Khan is a vibrant testament to the power of following one’s heart. A woman who defied convention and carved a unique niche in the fashion industry, Samina’s story is not just about sartorial brilliance but also about courage,...
Scam Alert: 10 Common Ways Online Scams Are Targeting You Today
Stay informed about the latest online scams targeting you today. Learn how scammers use innovative tactics, including AI, to exploit victims of all ages. Cybercrime in India has escalated to a massive level. Even though the Reserve Bank of India, various banks, and other institutions have consistently warned about the risks of sharing bank account information or falling for alluring...
GR8 Sports India Launches Green Initiative in Kashmir with CIED-IUST Foundation
Srinagar, Nov 12 Khurshed Peer (Presspact): To commemorate the 19th anniversary of the Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) and the 4.0 National Industry-Academia Conclave, GR8 Sports India Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with the CIED-IUST Foundation, introduced an eco-friendly initiative called We Plant a Tree for Every 3 Bats Sold. A tree-planting initiative was held at the IUST campus,...
Outsiders buy land on cheap rates, given govt jobs, IPS officer purchased land at two tourist places: Deputy Chief Minister
Srinagar, Nov 11: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary Monday urged the BJP to prioritize the needs and rights of the Jammu people instead of humiliating them. He asked the BJP to talk about employment and land and job rights issues, citing concerns over outsiders purchasing land in Jammu, leading to shrinking land ownership for locals. While...
J&K Govt Pledges to Boost Sports Infrastructure, Says Satish Sharma
Visits Zaznar ground Brane-Nishat; assesses sports infrastructural needs SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 09: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, along with MLA Khanyar, Ali Muhammad Sagar today visited Zaznar ground Brane-Nishat and assessed the sports related infrastructural needs in the area.The Minister was apprised of several issues including levelling of playfield, construction of pavillion, washrooms and fencing.Speaking on the occasion,...
LG Manoj Sinha Launches 2nd Mobile Sanskrit Gurukul to Promote Vedic Education
Jammu, November 10: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today flagged off the second Mobile Sanskrit Gurukul of Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, at Raj Bhawan.On the occasion, the Lt Governor extended his felicitations and commended Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust and everyone associated with the initiative for their constant efforts to popularize Sanskrit language and timeless...
CM Omar Abdullah Urges Officers to Revamp Approach and Engage Directly with Public
With ministers in attendance, CM chairs high-level meeting of top officers at Ganderbal GANDERBAL, NOVEMBER 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Mini Secretariat here today to assess the status of various development activities, projects, and schemes in District Ganderbal.During the meeting, he emphasized the need for a proactive approach among officers to ensure swift...
Urdu Journalism’s Legacy Celebrated at World Urdu Day Event in Srinagar
Srinagar, Nov: The Anjuman Urdu Sahafat hosted a momentous event at Tagore Hall today, commemorating World Urdu Day and reflecting on the vibrant history and future of Urdu journalism. The gathering spotlighted the evolving role of the Urdu language in the media, emphasizing both the legacy and challenges of Urdu journalism in today’s digital age. The event, which attracted a...
J&K Govt relaxes upper age limit for CCE-2024
Srinagar, Nov 10: The Jammu & Kashmir government has relaxed the upper age limit of candidates for the Combined Competitive Examination-2024. In a notification, a copy of which is in possession of Presspact, the upper age limit for open merit candidates, reserved category and in-service candidates and physically challenged candidates would respectively be 35, 37 and 38 years.
Why NC ‘special status’ resolution is disappointing
The resolution passed by the ruling National Conference in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly today falls far short of expectations and is not in sync with the mandate the party received in the election just last month. The only reason the NC won a majority on its own, for the first time since 1996, was that the people are overwhelmingly...