BY EOK NEWS DESK Srinagar, Aug 13: The Chinar Book Festival is set to take place at SKICC, Srinagar, from 17 to 25 August through the collaborative efforts of the National Book Trust, India (Ministry of Education, Govt of India) and the District Administration Srinagar. The first national book festival in the valley will […]
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KU’s North Campus Secures 2nd place in RBI Policy Challenge 2023
The Department of Management Studies, North Campus, University of Kashmir, secured the 2nd spot in the prestigious National Round of the RBI Policy Challenge 2023 held in Mumbai. A team of four 9th semester IMBA students, Noureen Jan, Irtiqa Naaz, Madiha Shabir, and Bazila Mehraj, along with their faculty advisor, Dr. Viqar U. Nissa, represented […]
Passing out event for first Batch of MBBS, BSc paramedical students held at GMC Baramulla
BARAMULLA, MAY 29: A memorable passing out event was held on Wednesday at Government Medical College, Baramulla, for the first batch of MBBS and BSc paramedical students, marking a significant milestone in their academic journey. Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, was chief guest on the occasion. The Secretary commended the […]
IDPS Society launches International School in Kashmir Valley
The International Delhi Public School (IDPS) Society inaugurated its first school directly managed by the society in the Kashmir region as the inauguration ceremony took place on Saturday at Zakura in Srinagar. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Narayan Kumar Karan, President of the IDPS Society based in New Delhi witnessed the participation of […]
The Significance of Play in Children’s Lives
By Mool Raj Engaging in playtime is undeniably advantageous for your child, but the misconception that extensive hours of interactive horseplay are required to foster their development needs to be dispelled. Juggling the demands of a long workday can make it challenging to summon the energy needed for quality play with your little ones. Beyond […]
UAE scales down PM’s ‘Ahlan Modi’ event amid heavy downpour
The ‘Ahlan Modi‘ community event to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi has been scaled down due to inclement weather conditions in the UAE, an official involved in preparations said on Monday. The event ‘Ahlan Modi’ (Hello Modi in Arabic) was scaled down after heavy rains and flashes of […]
Tullamulla’s Spiritual Milestone
By Raja Syed Rather The sacred abode of Mata Kheerbawani in Tullamulla, nestled in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, experienced an unprecedented surge in pilgrims during the year 2023, setting a historic milestone with a staggering 1.87 lakh devout individuals undertaking the spiritual journey. Authorities conveyed that from the commencement of January to the culmination of […]
Internet Impact on Book Reading
By Syed Mustafa Ahmad In the contemporary era dominated by the Internet, there exists an undeniable truth that the cherished culture of reading books is experiencing a decline in the picturesque region of Kashmir. However, it is imperative to acknowledge that even before the Internet permeated the valleys, a substantial majority exhibited a lack of […]
Gundipora: Tradition in Every Thread
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Several days prior, a multitude of social media pages and groups drew attention to the remarkable artistic prowess flourishing in the idyllic village of Okai, nestled in the heart of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. This village, situated proximate to the bustling town of Kulgam, has gained widespread acclaim for its expert […]
A 1-Litre Bottle Of Water Contains Some 2,40,000 Plastic Fragments: Study
Nanoplastics pose a greater threat to human health than microplastics because they’re small enough to penetrate human cells, enter the bloodstream and impact organs A typical one-liter (33-ounce) bottle of water contains some 240,000 plastic fragments on average, according to a new study. Many of those fragments have historically gone undetected, the researchers determined, suggesting […]