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Respected CM Sahib, If you really want to deliver your promise of 1 lakh jobs for J&K youth, there is only one way to do it at scale, and that is IT transformation. Our youth don't need just any job. They need white-collar jobs. Jobs with laptops, good salaries, global exposure, where they can work from home with dignity. The biggest proof is already in front of us. Today 5 to 10 percent of the total IT workforce in North India, are youth from J&K. They are coders, designers, cloud engineers, AI

Kupwara, Oct 22 : A man has been arrested in connection with the pasting of anti-national and provocative posters at a public place in north Kashmirs Handwara area of Kupwara district, officials said on Thursday. An official said that police had arrested a man in connection with the pasting of anti-national and provocative posters. He said the investigation had revealed the suspected involvement of overground workers (OGWs) and other individuals in the alleged conspiracy. The identities of other

Srinagar, Oct 19 : More than 97,500 students are appearing for the Class 10 annual examinations across Jammu and Kashmir, with around 1,003 examination centres established across the Union Territory, JKBOSE Secretary Sheikh Ghulam Hassan said on Monday. The examination centres have been set up across the 10 districts of the Kashmir Valley, seven districts of the Jammu division, and the twin districts of Leh and Kargil, JKBOSE Secretary said. He said students were appearing for the examinations i

New Delhi , Oct 19 : All India Students Association (AISA) president Neha Bora has moved the Delhi High Court, challenging a notice issued by a Special Executive Magistrate directing her to show cause why she should not execute a personal bond of Rs 10,000 with one surety to maintain peace during an inquiry. In her petition, Bora has sought quashing of the October 17 notice issued under Sections 126 and 130 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, along with all proceedings arisin

Anantnag, Oct 19: Grief and anger erupted in south Kashmirs Kokernag on Monday as family members and locals staged a protest after the body of a 28-year-old labourer, who had been missing for weeks, reached his native village from Punjab. The grieving family members and locals blocked the road, wailed and beat their chests while demanding justice. The grieving family told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that Dar had initially travelled to Srinagar for work before leaving for Ludhiana

Artificial intelligence has entered homes quietly but decisively. It is present in the phones children carry, the platforms they browse, the games they play and the homework they complete. For parents, this new reality brings a difficult question: how do we prepare children for a world shaped by AI without allowing machines to shape their minds entirely? The answer cannot be found in panic or denial. Banning technology may offer temporary comfort, but it will not prepare children for an age in w

The First Library a Child Should Know A child's first encounter with knowledge usually takes place at home. Before entering a classroom, a child observes the habits of parents, listens to conversations and develops an understanding of the world through everyday experiences. If books are a natural part of this environment, reading can gradually become a habit rather than an obligation. A domestic library does not require a separate room, expensive furniture or hundreds of books. A small bookshelf

Economic empowerment begins when a young person completes education and starts preparing for a career. The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has designed its schemes around this journey, ensuring that support at one stage creates opportunities for the next. From scholarships that help students continue their education to fellowships, coaching, skilling and financial assistance for entrepreneurship, these initiatives seek to establish a continuum of support that enables individuals to

Srinagar, Oct 18: The two-day pilgrimage to the Shri Bala Devi Temple at Balhama in Srinagar, organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Kshatriya Samaj, concluded with traditional puja and havan-yagna, with participants calling for the preservation of Kashmirs spiritual heritage and revival of its ancient pilgrimage links. Ranbir Singh Pathania, MLA Udhampur East, and Zorawar Singh Jamwal, president of Team Jammu, led the pilgrims and participated in the concluding religious ceremonies, as per a statem

Jammu,Oct 18: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Sunday inaugurated flood protection works worth 5.91 crore along vulnerable stretches of River Nikki Tawi and River Waddi Tawi in Jammu, underscoring Governments commitment to strengthening flood management infrastructure, enhancing climate resilience and safeguarding vulnerable habitations, agricultural land and public infrastructure. The projects, funded under the Special Assistance to

Srinagar, Oct 18: The Uri-Baramulla highway was reopened to traffic on Sunday evening after remaining closed for five consecutive days following massive landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the Rajarwani area, bringing relief to commuters and residents affected by the prolonged disruption. Electricity supply to around 50 affected villages in Uri was restored on Saturday evening, while the reopening of the highway has eased concerns over connectivity and access to essential services in the b

Srinagar , Oct 15 : The upper reaches of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed the first snowfall of the season on Thursday, while fresh snowfall blanketed Gurez Valley in Bandipora district and Pir Ki Gali in the Pir Panjal Range, bringing down temperatures across the region. In Doda, snowfall and cloudy conditions covered the mountainous landscape, marking the onset of winter-like conditions in the higher reaches. In north Kashmir's Gurez Valley, fresh snowfall blanketed the mountainous

Srinagar, Oct 14: The School of Biological Sciences, University of Kashmir (KU), in collaboration with Kashmir Birdwatch, organised a book launch event for 'Where Have the Birds Gone?'- authored by noted ornithologist and conservationist Dr Asad Rahmani, at Main Campus on Wednesday. The event provided a platform for academicians, researchers, students and bird enthusiasts to discuss bird conservation, the protection of biodiversity and the importance of preserving natural habitats. While presi