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JAMMU: Jodhamal Public School felicitated its budding writers in a special ceremony organised on the school campus to celebrate their literary accomplishments under the Young Authors Programme. The innovative initiative encourages students to explore the art of storytelling, guiding them through the entire process of writing, editing, and publishing their own books. In the past two years, more than 300 students of the school have authored books, many of which have been published and are available for purchase online. The authors were mentored by literary coach Deepika Ibikunle. This year, 144 students from Grades V to IX were honoured for…
“India must take Trump’s point over Russian oil seriously,” said Republican leader Nikki Haley, adding that New Delhi must work with the White House to find a solution, “sooner the better”. “Navigating issues like trade disagreements and Russian oil imports demands hard dialogue,” Haley posted on social media on Saturday (local time). She posted on X a portion of the opinion piece she wrote last week for Newsweek amid strain in ties between the two countries after President Donald Trump slapped 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods. Haley has been facing criticism within her party for favouring India amid…
US Vice President J D Vance on Sunday said President Donald Trump has applied “aggressive economic leverage” such as “secondary tariffs on India” to force Russia to stop bombing Ukraine. Vance was speaking during an exclusive interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” when he also said the step would “make it harder” for the Russians to get rich from their oil economy. The Trump administration has been highly critical of India for its procurement of discounted crude oil from Russia. Interestingly, Washington has not been criticising China, the largest importer of Russian crude oil. India has been maintaining that its energy…
JAMMU: Jammu Sanskriti School, Jammu, successfully organised “The Profit Chase”, an intra-school business competition designed to inspire students to showcase their entrepreneurial skills, creativity, and business acumen. The event served as a vibrant platform for young Sanskritians to present innovative business ideas, highlighting originality, confidence, and a practical approach to real-world challenges. The school had the honour of welcoming Dr. Atul Hans, Principal, IDRS, as the Chief Guest, and Shivani Darangal, PGT Commerce, APS Nagrota, as the Judge. Both dignitaries appreciated the students’ efforts and shared valuable insights to encourage the budding entrepreneurs. Chief Guest Dr. Hans remarked, “It is…
JAMMU: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday visited a government hospital in Jammu to meet those who sustained injuries in the Kishtwar cloudburst incident, and lauded the efforts of the doctors of the medical college for taking care of the injured with complete dedication. While addressing the reporters in the presence of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the Union Minister stated that all patients were out of danger and were recovering well. “I also wanted to go to the spot, but due to bad weather, it is not possible to go there. And it has also been informed that…
JAMMU: In the wake of incessant heavy rainfall causing water-logging and damage in several parts of the city, Dr. Devansh Yadav, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Jammu (JMC), today carried out a comprehensive inspection of the affected regions to assess the situation and ensure immediate redressal measures. The Commissioner visited several low-lying and rain-affected areas including Gangyal, Digiana, Gandhinagar, Kalika Colony, Bahu Fort, Janipur, Roopnagar, Chinor, Bantalab, Talab Tillo, Bhagwati Nagar, and other vulnerable localities that faced the brunt of heavy rains. During his visit, Dr. Yadav interacted with local residents, listened to their grievances, and assured them that all possible measures…
SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today assessed Jammu and Kashmir’s flood preparedness during a meeting held with the Chief Engineers and other senior officers in wake of the ongoing monsoon season. He reviewed the readiness and infrastructure needed for handling the emergency situations, especially in flood-prone areas across the region. The Minister directed the officials to ensure round-the-clock monitoring of water levels across all major river systems, with focus on the Jhelum, Ravi and Tawi rivers and their tributaries. He also visited the Flood Control and Management Room Ram Munshi Bagh Srinagar. He stressed the importance of…
SRINAGAR: Allegations of a paper leak ahead of a recruitment test emerged in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, prompting political parties to criticise the ruling National Conference (NC) for “wrecking the future” of the youth. “We are examining the issue, and appropriate action will be taken after examining the matter,” an official said. Social media was flooded with videos purportedly showing candidates outside the examination hall at Kothi Bagh Higher Secondary School attempting to answer questions from the test for the Junior Engineer (Electrical) positions. Many claimed that the question paper was available on social media before the examination. Subsequently,…
JAMMU: The Directorate of School Education Jammu has ordered closure of all government and private schools across Jammu Division on August 25 in view of inclement and bad weather conditions.
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Sunday announced the postponement of Class 10th and 11th examinations scheduled to be held on August 25 across J&K and Ladakh in view of the prevailing severe weather conditions. As per a statement issued by BOSE,10th and 11th exams scheduled for tomorrow on August 25 stand postponed across J&K/ Ladakh UTs in view of severe inclement weather. “The new dates for the postponed examinations shall be notified separately, it reads. All BOSE officers are directed to flash the message in their respective WhatsApp groups for the information of centre…