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Government actively pursuing GI registration of new crafts: Dwivedi

Jammu, Jan 15 Following the registration of seven world-famous handicrafts of Jammu & Kashmir under Geographical Indication of Goods (GI) Act, the Government is now actively pursuing GI registration of five more crafts for quality assurance so that their marketing in t...

Saurabh distributes cheques among workers under various schemes

Budgam, Jan 15 Secretary Labour and Employment, Saurabh Bhagat, today informed that Rs. 70 crore have been disbursed among 1.50 lakh workers registered with Board and Other Construction Welfare Scheme (BOCWS) during current financial year. Commissioner Secretary gave t...

HUNGER STRIKE OF DHARMARTH TRUST EMPLOYEES CONTINUE

Jammu, Jan 15 Demanding the merger of all Dharmarth Trust temples with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board SMVDSB for their proper development and for early constitution of committee for the same, employees of Dharmarth Trust on Thursday continued their demonstration o...

Govt Polytechnic organises mega job fair

Jammu, Jan 15 Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, today inaugurated mega job fair organised by Government Polytechnic Bikram Chowk, Jammu. The event, which was attended by more than 1200 students of Polytechnic/ITI, was participat...

Executive Committee-CAMPA recommends Afforestation of 13000 ha in 2021-22

Jammu, Jan 15 The Executive Committee of CAMPA has recommended for afforestation of 13000 ha forest area in the 2021-22. During the meeting, the PCCF reviewed the ongoing activities of CAMPA and scrutinised the proposed Annual Plan of Operations for the next financial ...

Protesting farmers being misled by Opposition: Hema Malini

Agra, Jan 15 Most protesting farmers have not even read the Centre’s three agriculture laws and are being misled by Opposition parties, actor and BJP MP from Mathura, Hema Malini, said in an interview with India Today. If farmers read the laws, they will realise they a...

Ninth round of farmers-Centre talks ends, next meeting on January 19

New Delhi, Jan 15 The ninth round of talks between the Union government and the farmers, agitating against the three recent farm laws, ended inconclusively on Friday. The next round of meetings will be held on January 19. For close to two months, thousands of farmers h...

AWARDS AND HONOURS

Farman Basha: Recipients of Padma Shri
Farman Basha (born 25 March 1974) is an Indian powerlifter. Basha represented India at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom. He won a bronze medal at the 2010 Asian Para Games in Guangzhou, China. However, this was later upgraded to a silver medal afte...

Higher Studies

Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, formerly Andhra Pradesh University of Health Sciences, is a public university in the city of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is named after its founder and first chancellor of the university, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Mini...

Asus ExpertBook B9, Asus BR1100C, Asus ExpertCenter D7, More Laptops Unveiled at CES 2021

Asus has unveiled many business laptops in the ExpertBook and ExpertCenter series, along with a brand new Education range at CES 2021. These include the Asus ExpertBook B9, Asus ExpertBook B1, Asus BR1100, Asus ExpertCenter D7, and Asus ExpertCenter D5 SFF laptops. The...

5-year-old Pune prodigy sets world record with unique memory

She is only five, but her age didn’t deter her from creating a world record. Meet Presha Khemani, daughter of a citybased chartered accountant and a homemaker, who has aced it to the World Records India Book by naming 150 countries and their capitals after identifying ...

No instance of Avian Influenza found in Kupwara so far: CAHO

YB News Kupwara, Jan 15 The Chief Animal Husbandry Officer (CAHO) Kupwara, G. M. Malik today informed that no instance of Avian Influenza (bird flu) has been found in Kupwara district so far. He said this during a meeting chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC)...

Dadi ke Totke

LUNG CANCER: EXERCISE AND MORE
When you have lung cancer, you may not feel like exercising. It may be hard enough to just get through your daily routine. The thought of doing anything more can feel overwhelming. It may surprise you to know that some lung cancer symptoms, including shortness of breat...

Movies Review

Good Luck!
Good Luck! is an Indian film directed by debutant Aditya Datt and produced jointly by Karan Sharma and Jagdish Sharma. The film stars Aryeman Ramsay and Sayali Bhagat in the lead roles with Lucky Ali and Ranvir Shorey appear in supporting roles. It is inspired by Holly...

Accupressure

TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
Cupping is a technique adapted from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cupping is often used in conjunction with trigger point therapy, acupuncture or dry needling. Cupping pulls blood to a region to stimulate healing and can be used effectively for stretching tight fascia ...

YB Chef / THIS WEEK / KIDS TREAT

Vegetable Makhanwala
Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped french beans 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup green peas 1/2 cup cauliflower florets 1 onion , sliced 1/4 cup baby corn , sliced 12 mm piece ginger (adrak) 3 garlic (lehsun) cloves 3 large tomatoes , sliced 1/4 tsp turmeric powder ...

Advisor Farooq Khan visits Doda, reviews development works

Y B News Doda, Jan 15 Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today visited Doda district and reviewed various development works and welfare schemes being executed in the district in a meeting held with the district administration. Reviewing the progress under PMG...

Doda, Samba receive 1st batch of Covishield vaccine

Y B News Jammu, Jan 15 Several districts of Jammu Division today received the first batch of Covid-19 vaccine(Covishield) from the health department. Like in other parts of the country, the first phase of vaccination would start with the immunization of frontline healt...

Bailey Bridge nearing completion, trial run shortly: DC Ramban

Y B News Ramban, Jan 15 Deputy Commissioner (DC), Ramban, Nazim Zai Khan and Chief Engineer BRO, Brigadier IK Jaggi today inspected progress of construction work of Bailey bridge besides repair work of damaged concrete bridge, here at Kela Morh. Additional Deputy Commi...

DC holds public hearing for minor mining projects at Nagri Parole

Y B News Kathua, Jan 15 A public hearing was today organized for eliciting opinions, viewpoints and suggestions of the locals and other stakeholders for environmental clearance for minor mineral mining projects here at tehsil Nagri Parole. The hearing was held for over...

BJP Kisan Morcha hold meetings with farmers

Y B News Jammu, Jan 15 Kisan Morcha State President of Jammu and Kashmir Omi Khajuria discussed the decision of the Supreme Court with Bharat Bhushan in direct communication with the farmers. Khajuria told the farmers that the BJP welcomes the Supreme Court's decision ...

UK Parliamentarians’ stance on Kashmir unfounded: Kavinder

Y B News Jammu, Jan 15 The stand taken on Kashmir by some of the parliamentarians of United Kingdom during a debate in the UK holds no ground as the discussion was based on unsubstantial accusations by rogue nation Pakistan. This was stated by senior BJP functionary an...

Sat lays foundation of canopy work at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park

Y B News Jammu, Jan 15 In a function here today Former Cabinet Minister Sat Sharma (C.A) along with Chairman Social Justice Standing Committee and Corporator Ward no. 12 Jeet Angral laid the foundation stone for work of canopy hut at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park in ward n...

Sport climbing training camp concludes

Y B News Jammu, Jan 15 5-days Youth Sport Climbing Training Camp being organized by Mountaineering Association of J&K under the aegis of Indian Mountaineering Foundation North Zone Committee from 11th to 15th January to popularize the game among the masses and to ident...

Indian Federalism in acute danger: AAP Jammu

Y B News Jammu, Jan 15 The Aam Aadmi Party Jammu held a peaceful protest at Miran Sahib, Jammu in token of its solidarity towards protesting farmers on the boundaries of NCR Delhi against uncalled enactment of farmers bill which is grossly against the interests of cror...

Randhawa inaugurates Kohinoor restaurant

Y B News Jammu, Jan 15 Claiming of adding twist to the regular food and bringing out uniqueness without losing the original essence, Kohinoor restaurant got inaugurated today thus taking the people of Jammu on a delicious trip and providing them with an experience of e...

DRY RUNS IN INDIA; A HOPE TO GET BACK TO THE NORMAL

This past Saturday, India held a nation-wide dry run for the preparation of events when eventually as the vaccines will be rolled out to initiate the immunization drive. India Is known as the Vaccine Capital of the world as the majority of the vaccines are mass-produce...

Inner Voice

How to deal with depression
If you know where you want to go, you better take destiny into your hands; otherwise, you will exist here as an accidental being.” Often, I feel low and suffer bouts of depression, and this affects my work and relationships. How should I overcome this? Depression makes...

Vedanta Aluminium wins 2 first prizes at National Energy Conservation Awards

Y B News Jammu, Jan 15 Vedanta Aluminium won two first prizes at the prestigious National Energy Conservation Awards 2020 (NECA 2020), for exemplary efforts in energy conservation through best-in-class practices, technology adoption and innovative solutions. Instituted...

DDC Udhampur reviews implementation of Social Welfare Schemes

Y B News Udhampur, Jan 15 The progress of centrally sponsored schemes being implemented by the Social Welfare and Education Department was today reviewed by District Development Commissioner, Udhampur Dr. Piyush Singla, here at a meeting of concerned departments. The D...

ADC Bhaderwah discusses R-day 2021 arrangements

Y B News Bhaderwah, Jan 15 Additional Deputy commissioner Bhadarwah, Rakesh Kumar today convened a meeting to discuss arrangements for the celebration of upcoming Republic day 2021. Discussions regarding security, first aid, sanitation, Fire and Emergency Services, Sea...

R-Day arrangements finalised at Ramnagar

Y B News Udhampur, Jan 15 The arrangements for the smooth celebration of Republic Day 2021 at Tehsil headquarter Ramnagar were finalized at a meeting chaired by Sub Divisional Magistrate, Naresh Kumar. Threadbare discussions were held on various arrangements related to...

ADC Jammu reviews Preparedness for National Road Safety Month

Y B News Jammu, Jan 15 Additional Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Satish Sharma today chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review the preparedness for smooth conduct of National Road Safety Month, which is being observed from January 18 to February 17, 2021. The road ...

SCCU felicitates UPSC crackers

Y B News Udhampur, Jan 15 If there is nothing to struggle for, there would be nothing to be achieved. In the context, Aditya Singh who cracked UPSC exam, a resident of Thati and Sunil Singh a government teacher posted in GMS Jakhari Tikri zone National Awardees for bes...

Stories that Will Change the Way You Think

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE
In the 1940s, there was a man who, at the age of 65, was living off of $99 social security checks in a small house, driving a beat-up car. He decided it was time to make a change, so he thought about what he had to offer that other people may benefit from. His mind wen...

Women Column

BEST SLEEPING POSITIONS FOR A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Let’s face it. Sleep is a big part of our lives — even if we’re not getting eight hours — but there’s more to it than you might think. If you’re having problems getting enough sleep or have an injury, there’s more to it than laying down and catching some Zzz’s. Your sl...

Ayurveda

5 FOODS FOR VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for optimal health and wellness. This imperative nutrient is essential in many bodily functions—such as maintaining a strong immune system, healthy brain function, and stable blood sugar. Vitamin D is a nutrient you need on a daily ba...

DE&CC Kulgam conducts online CCS

YB News Kulgam, Jan 15 The District Employment & Counselling Centre (DE&CC) Kulgam today organised an online Career Counselling Session for the civil service aspirants of the district through Zoom Meeting App. The event was aimed to groom the aspiring candidates to unl...

J&K Bank commissions ATM at Chhattergam

YB News Srinagar, Jan 15 J&K Bank has dedicated one more Automated Teller Machine to public in Budgam district. Zonal Head Kashmir (Central-II) Syed Shujaat Hussain Andrabi inaugurated the on-site ATM facility at the bank’s Business Unit Chhattergam in presence of Clus...

MSK Kishtwar hosts awareness Programme on Women Centric Schemes

YB News Kishtwar, Jan 15 District level Centre for Women, (Mahila Shakti Kendra( today organised awareness programme on Women Centric Schemes, here at AWC Chattar and Poochal A. The MSK team sensitised the participants about role of Mahila Shakti Kendra which provides...

ADC Jammu reviews Preparedness for National Road Safety Month

YB News Jammu, Jan 15 Additional Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Satish Sharma today chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review the preparedness for smooth conduct of National Road Safety Month, which is being observed from January 18 to February 17, 2021. The road s...

JKPM Demands Donipawa- Janglat Mandi Road Widening:

YB News Anantnag, Jan 15 J&K Peoples Movement has demanded immediate road widening of the Donipawa-Janglat Mandi stretch falling under K i s h t w a r - S i n t h a n - Anantnag road project. In a press statement, JKPM Senior Leader Advocate Syed Iqbal Tahir said that ...

DDC for effective implementation of WWS for women empowerment

YB News Anantnag, Jan 15 The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Anantnag, K.K.Sidha today called for effective implementation of Women Welfare Schemes (WWS) for women empowerment in the district. During a meeting convened here, the DDC directed the concerned offic...

DC Gbl reviews facilities provided to aggrieved women at OSC

YB News Srinagar, Jan 15 The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal, who is also Chairman Management Committee of Sakhi One Stop Centre for women today, convened a meeting here to review the facilities provided to the aggrieved women at One Stop Centre (OSC)...

2-week refresher course in science concludes at Kashmir University

YB News Srinagar, Jan 15 The two-week refresher course in science for university and college teachers concluded at the University of Kashmir on Friday. Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad had inaugurated the refresher course for university and college teachers on January ...

Div Com, DC visit snowbound Gurez for 02 days marathon camp, delivers COVID-19 vaccine

YB News Srinagar, Jan 15 Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, PK Pole along with Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmad on Friday visited snowbound Gurez Valley near LoC for 02 days marathon camp to deliver COVID-19 vaccine and also to have first-hand appra...

Arrangements for Covid-19 vaccination drive finalised at Gbl

YB News Srinagar, Jan 15 The District Administration Ganderbal today informed that two vaccination centers have been established at District Hospital and SDH Kangan for the inauguration of Covid- 19 vaccination drive on January 16th in the district. This was stated by ...

Career Counseling

Water engineers
Water engineers supply, manage and maintain clean water and sewerage/ waste water services and prevent flood damage. It's important to have a knowledge of and genuine interest in the water industry and environmental issues. What does a water engineer do? Typical employ...

16 January 1926: O.P. Nayyar, film music director, was born

Often labelled as “individualistic”, “aloof”, and a “maverick”, Omkar Prakash Nayyar may have been all that, but few would deny that he was among the leading musical talents in the Hindi film industry of the 1950s and 1960s. Born in Lahore on January 16, 1926, O.P. Nay...

Multiple Choice Question & Answer

1-The most important characteristic of lubricants in automobiles is the (A) viscosity (B) physical stability (C) chemical stability (D) resistance against corrosion 2-Which of the following is mounted between the engine and gear box? (A) propeller shaft (B) di...

Stolen plywood worth Rs, 50, 000 recovered, 2 held

Jammu, Jan, Jan 15 A complaint regarding plywood theft was lodged in P/S Gangyal by Nikhil Mittal S/o Parveen Mittal R/o Channi Himmat, Jammu. In this regard, case FIR No. 03/2021 U/s 380 IPC was registered at Police Station Gangyal, Jammu. On this, special teams of P/...

Hit and run case solved within 24 hrs, 1 held

Jammu, Jan 15 An information was received at Police Station Bus stand from reliable sources that one pedestrian namely Shukantla sharma R/o Bhawani nagar Janipur was hit by a motorcycle bearing registration number Jk02AP 1067 from behind. The rider fled away from spot ...

1 drug peddler held, Codeine Phosphate, banned tablets recovered

Sopore, Jan 15 One more drug peddler arrested by Sopore Police in case FIR No. 09/2021 U/S 8/22 NDPS Act, dated 11 January 2021 Police Station Dangiwacha. During the course of investigation of the case arrested drug peddler Qaiser Ahmad Dar S/O Ghulam Hassan Dar R/O La...

Man repeatedly rapes dog, caught after horrific video goes viral

Bhopal, Jan 15 A 54-year-old man has been arrested for raping a female dog repeatedly in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district. The man, a resident of Barela's Star City in MP, was caught on camera sexually assaulting the female dog. The crime came to light after the horr...

Man attempts to rape minor; thrashed, arrested

Ranchi, Jan 15 A man in Ramgarh district of Jharkhand attempted to rape a four-year-old girl. The man, identified as Ajay Turi, has been arrested. The incident happened in Vikas Nagar area under Ramgarh police station on Thursday when the minor was playing outside his ...

No one above law, says Maharashtra Home Minister on Dhananjay Munde

Mumbai, Jan 15 Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Friday said no one is above the law in Maharashtra and the police have full freedom to conduct fair investigation in the rape allegations levelled against NCP leader and state minister Dhananjay Munde. When poin...

President Ram Nath Kovind launches VHP's Ram temple fundraising drive with Rs 5 lakh donation

New Delhi, Jan 15 President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday donated Rs 5 lakh for the construction of the Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. A delegation of senior Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) met President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Friday morning. The ...

Night curfew extended in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot for next 15 days

Ahmedabad, Jan 15 Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Friday announced that night curfew will remain in place in four major cities of the state for the next 15 days as a precautionary measure even as fresh cases of coronavirus are on decline in the state. The night ...

Judiciary Update

HC refuses MBBS aspirant relief this academic year, next hearing in March
New Delhi , Jan 15 The Delhi High Court has observed that a candidate cannot be assumed to have knowledge of the leniency with which the University of Delhi would treat an incomplete or incorrect document while hearing a petition by a medical aspirant who failed to upl...

Pipping ceremony for promoted rural traffic police officials held

Jammu, Jan 15 Traffic Department Rural, Jammu today hosted a Pipping ceremony for the promoted officials. Senior Superintendent Police, Traffic Rural Jammu, Mohan Lal Kaith, decorated the officers/ officials, who were recently promoted by the Zonal Police Headquarters ...

Kansal calls for safety of line workers; Stresses need to follow SOPs, use PPEs

Jammu, Jan 15 Principal Secretary, Power Development Department and Information, Rohit Kansal, today convened a meeting of senior officers to discuss safety issues of field workers of the department. Kansal said that safety of field workers including daily wagers engag...

Prof. Bhim Singh to knock doors of SC for justice to SPOs

Jammu, Jan 15 Prof.Bhim Singh, Chief Patron of National Panthers Party reached Delhi after 10 months stay in Jammu where he was fighting against the breaking of the ancient state of J&K and turning into Union Territories by Modi government on August 5, 2019. On reachin...

Secretary School Education visits JKBOSE; reviews functioning of Board

Jammu, Jan 15 Secretary School Education Department, B.K Singh, today took stock of the functioning of J&K Board of School Education here at its Divisional Office. The Secretary interacted with the Officers and staff of JKBOSE to get firsthand account of various proces...

BJP thriving on gossip, whisper and innuendo says Harsh Dev

Ramnagar, Jan 15 Accusing the BJP of having failed and floundered in honouring its commitments with the people of Jammu region ever since its ascendance to power, Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and former Minister said that the saffron party was thriving merely on empt...

MARTIAL ARTS HAVE BECOME LIFE SKILL SAYS YUDHVIR SETHI

Jammu, Jan 14 Martial Arts is a life skill and the BJP will do everything in its stride for its promotion among the youngsters in Jammu, senior vice president of J&K unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party Yudhvir Sethi said on Thursday. He was speaking at the concluding ce...

Pakistan trying to sabotage Modi's development plans in J&K: Chugh

Jammu, Jan 14 The detection of yet another tunnel on the international border in J&K has demonstrated Pakistan's frustration to infiltrate terrorists after the Indian security forces have repeatedly thwarted their attempts to do so, said BJP national general secretary ...

Congress celebrates Lohri & Maha Sankranti in Jammu

Jammu, Jan 14 The Congress party celebrated the occasion of Lohri and Maha Sankranti in a combined program organised at PCC Headquarters, Jammu. Former Minister J&K Raman Bhalla, Vice President JKPCC and Former Minister J&K Yogesh Sawhney, General Secretary JKPCC and I...

New twist? BJP leader claims woman who accused Dhananjay Munde harassing him since 2010

Mumbai, Jan 14 In a big twist in the sexual harassment allegations against Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde, a BJP leader has now come forward and claimed that he was also blackmailed by the same woman. BJP leader and former MLA Krishna Hegde has alleged that the w...

India's Serum Institute expects WHO emergency approval for AstraZeneca shot soon

New Delhi, Jan 14 The Serum Institute of India expects WHO emergency- use authorization soon for the Oxford University/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, which it is producing for mid and low income countries, its chief executive said. “The emergency use licensure from t...

AWARDS AND HONOURS

Shiva Thapa: Recipients of Padma Shri
Shiva Thapa (born 8 December 1993) is an Indian boxer. He is employed with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. He is supported by Olympic Gold Quest and Anglian Medal Hunt Company, Shiva Thapa participated in the 2012 London Olympics, and was the youngest Indian boxer...

Judiciary Update

Jamia Hamdard
Jamia Hamdard is an institute of higher education deemed to be university located in New Delhi, India. It is a government-funded university. Established in 1989, was formally inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India Shri Rajiv Gandhi on August 1, 1989. In 2019 i...

WhatsApp gained most monthly active users in India in 2020, Facebook led downloads

WhatsApp emerged as the top app of 2020 in India with most monthly active users, according to mobile analytics firm App Annie. This might change in 2021 as users are moving away from WhatsApp because of privacy concerns, but in a locked down 2020, WhatsApp took centre ...

Diver Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Dive Ever Recorded With One Breath

For the average person, not very much before we start gasping for air again. But for Danish free diver Stig Severinsen, he can make it 202 meters (or about 663 feet) underwater. Guinness World Records has announced that Severinsen has claimed the title for "longest dis...

DRSC meeting held at Baramulla

YB News Baramulla, Jan 14 To discuss road safety measures and other vital issues pertaining to transport mechanism, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo today convened District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) cum Regional Transport Authority (RTA) meeting h...

Sensitization programme on FRA held at Kulgam

YB News Kulgam, Jan 14 A daylong programme to sensitise District Development Councilors, Block Development Council Chairpersons, Sarpanchs and Panchs about their role in implementation of the Forest Right Act (FRA)-2006, Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dw...

Advisor holds public grievances redress camp, interactive session with farmers

YB News Doda, Jan 14 Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today held an interactive session cum public grievances redressal camp at Jathi during his three-day tour to Ramban, Kishtwar and Doda. Local vegetable growers and general public appreciated the administ...

Dadi ke Totke

8 WINTER TIPS AND TOOLS FOR STIFF, PAINFUL JOINTS- 2
Ilike adding Epsom salt to my bath, along with some essential oils. While there isn’t enough research to scientifically back the benefits of Epsom salt baths, the remedy helps with my own inflammation and pain — and many others swear by it, too. If you don’t have a bat...

Movies Review

Ugly Aur Pagli
Ugly Aur Pagli (English: Ugly and Crazy) is a 2008 Indian Hindi comedy film starring Ranvir Shorey and Mallika Sherawat. It is directed by Sachin Khot and produced by Pritish Nandy.[citation needed] The film tells the story of the strange relationship between a young M...

Stories that Will Change the Way You Think

A WISE MAN’S JOKES
A wise man once faced a group of people who were complaining about the same issues over and over again. One day, instead of listening to the complaints, he told them a joke and everyone cracked up laughing. Then, the man repeated the joke. A few people smiled. Finally,...

Accupressure

HAND PRESSURE POINTS - 2
Outer gate point The outer gate point is almost parallel to the inner gate point on the top side of the hand and arm, between two tendons. Proponents say that applying pressure here boosts a person’s energy and bolsters the immune system. Base of thumb point A person c...

Women Column

WOMEN TIPS FOR FACIAL REFL EXOLOGY - 2
It may indicate that facial reflexology could be an effective complementary treatment in treating stress and sleep issues. In a 2018 studyTrusted Source done on facial massage, dry needling, and laser therapy on pain, researchers found there was a 58 percent decrease i...

YB Chef / THIS WEEK / KIDS TREAT

Lemon and Coriander Soup
Ingredients For Lemon and Coriander Soup 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania) 2 tsp oil 2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun) 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies 1/4 cup finely chopped onions 1/4 cup finely chopped cabbage 1/4 cup f...

NCERT book claiming Mughals rebuilt temples classic case of twisting history: Kavinder

Y B News Jammu, Jan 14 Former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta termed the response of NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) over an RTI filed to know the source of claim made in 12th class history book on Mughals reconstructing temples after...

DDC inspects progress on Bailey Bridge at Kala Morh on Highway

Y B News Ramban, Jan 14 District Development Commissioner (DDC), Ramban, Nazim Zai Khan today inspected the progress on the construction of Bailey Bridge besides repairing work of damaged concrete bridge, here at Kela Morh. He informed that traffic would start on the N...

Martial Arts have become life skill: Yudhvir Sethi Assures support for the coaches, budding students

Y B News Jammu, Jan 14 Martial Arts is a life skill and the BJP will do everything in its stride for its promotion among the youngsters in Jammu, senior vice president of J&K unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party Yudhvir Sethi said on Thursday. He was speaking at the conc...

Political activists call on Lt Governor

Y B News Jammu, Jan 14 Political activist and President, Jammu and Kashmir Workers Party (JKWP), Mir Junaid today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. Junaid submitted a memorandum of issues and demands to the Lt Governor highlighting various ...

Mayor and his team kickstarts development works

Y B News Jammu, Jan 14 Continuing his endeavor to provide better development and civic amenities to the citizens of Jammu, Chander Mohan Gupta, Mayor Jammu Municipal Corporation kick started the construction of lanes & drains in Gali No. 30 at Shiv Nagar area of Ward N...

Chrungoo organises "Anna-Daanum" function on the occasion of Makkar-Sankranti

Y B News Jammu, Jan 14 On the occasion of "Makkar-Sankranti", Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, Senior BJP and Kashmiri Pandit leader and Incharge: Deptt of Political Affairs and Feedback, J&K-BJP organised 'Anna-Dannum' function at Jammu today. The humanitarian aid programme al...

Govt fails miserably in assuaging their economic, dev and political aspirations: Bhalla

Y B News Jammu, Jan 14 JKPCC Chief GA Mir on Thursday claimed that BJP government in the midst of a collapsing economy, "turning a disaster into an opportunity to fill its coffers." He said despite lower international prices, the government has "broken all records of p...

FOREIGN INVESTMENTS IN ARUNACHAL MAY BE THE ANSWER TO CHINA

The recent row of border dispute with China has forced the Indian authorities to rethink and re-evaluate it's diplomacy and tactics regarding China. The ongoing standoff at LAC in the union territory of Ladakh has prevailed since April last year. And despite the numero...

Inner Voice

Let’s use all our emotions creatively
Make use of your sadness to grow. When sadness sets in, if you become more compassionate, more caring, and more loving, you have some sense in you.” Most people do not know what it means for misery to strike in the form of life. But for certain people, when it really s...

CROSS-BORDER TUNNELS ARE BEING DUG BY TERRORISTS TO SNEAK INSIDE INDIA

T K NANDANAN It is a fact that terrorists from Pakistan have been trying to sneak inside the Indian Territory with the help from Pakistani military for long, and the new technique they have adopted now to infiltrate into the Indian Territory is via digging tunnel near ...

THE FUTURE MUST BE GREEN

DHRUBA PURKAYASTHA India’s energy sector is one of the fastest-growing in the world and has been attracting substantial investments. However, meeting the country’s climate goals requires an increase in proportionate and transformative investments at the sectoral level....

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

FOCUSSING ON SKILL
Sir Through the column of your esteemed daily newspaper I would like to suggest Govt of India and Jammu-Kashmir to revise their concept about education. We should come out of the lack of literary mentality. Literacy is not the problem but lack of skill development is t...

Provide employment to local unemployed youth: People's Party United

Y B News Jammu, Jan 14 People's Party United strongly demanded from the company management to provide employment to the unemployed youth of Chenab region in the power project, these views were expressed by the state president of the party Rehmat Chaudhry while talking ...

There is a need to give special attention towards Chanderbhaga region: Fairoz Khan

Y B News Jammu, Jan 14 A press conference was addressed by Fairoz Khan, Congress leader & former national president of NSUI at Jammu today. In the press conference Khan put the light on various issues of Chenab Valley and state as a whole such as the increasing earthqu...

Gupta distributes ration items to needy people

Y B News Bishnah, Jan 14 Corporator Sahil Gupta from Municipal Committee Bishnah today distributed ration items to needy people at village Nandrol of Panchayat Majua (Bishnah Constituency) Sahil Gupta along with Sarpanch Bavishan Singh, Panch Bushan Kumar and Panch Sav...

Monga questions govt’s preparedness in dealing with crisis arising out of highway closure

Y B News Jammu, Jan 14 Expressing serious concern over the continuous closure of the Srinagar- Jammu national highway, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Vice President and former MLC GN Monga today questioned the preparedness of the administration in...

Ramban admin to accept Forest Rights claims from January 15

Y B News Jammu, Jan 14 District Administration is going to accept the Forest Rights claims under the Forest Rights Act 2006 from January 15,2021. As per a public notice issued by the Deputy Commissioner (DC), the eligible claimantsthe Forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes a...

VC KVIB reviews Traditional Industries rejuvenation projects

Y B News Jammu, Jan 14 In order to review the status of clusters established under the Scheme of Funds for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI), a meeting of associated agencies including Nodal Agency (NA), Implementing Agencies (IA), Technical Agency (TA) a...

Tawi Lift Irrigation, Ravi Canals being closed for De-silting work

Y B News Jammu, Jan 14 The Tawi Lift Irrigation Canal and Ravi Canal would be closed w.e.f. 18.01.2021 for carrying out desilting/urgent repair works and modernization works. All the concerned Executive Engineers have been directed to take up all the closure works i.e....

ACB organises webinar of DVOs portal

Y B News Jammu, Jan 14 Anti Corruption Bureau today organized Webinar on newly launched Departmental Vigilance Officers Portal. The webinar was inaugurated by Anand Jain, IPS, Director Anti Corruption Bureau and was attended by about 100 DVOs from various departments a...

Ayurveda

HOME REMEDIES FOR WHITEN TEETH - 2
Pineapple Your teeth are covered with pellicle, or a layer of salivary proteins. Your pellicle layer protects your teeth, but it also absorbs pigments from food. This can lead to staining. Your pellicle layer also gives bacteria something to stick to. If bacteria accum...

DC visits Covid-19 vaccination registration sites

YB News Anantnag, Jan 14 The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, K K Sidha today visited Covid-19 vaccination registration sites for phase-I at District Hospital Anantnag and Sub District Hospital Bijbehara to take stock of the arrangements for successful conduct of the...

Covid-19 vaccination drive to kick off on January 16 at B’pora

YB News Srinagar, Jan 14 The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad today said that the first phase of Covid-19 vaccination shall start from January 16 from two centres of the district. The DDC said this during a meeting of the District Level...

District Pencak Silat Championship concludes

YB News Srinagar, Jan 14 The 2 days District Pencak Silat Championship organized by District Srinagar Pencak Silat Association under the banner of Pencak Silat Association of Jammu Kashmir today concluded at Indoor Sports Complex, Lal Chowk, here today. Sports officer ...

National Youth Day’ observed at GDC Bla

YB News Baramulla, Jan 14 The NSS Unit of Government Degree College, Baramulla today organised a special session themed ‘Channelizing Youth Power for Nation Building ’to commemorate National Youth Day in honour of Swami Vivekananda. This day is observed every year on t...

2-day training programme on GeM begins at Kashmir University

YB News Srinagar, Jan 14 Registrar of University of Kashmir Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir inaugurated on Thursday a two-day training programme for officers and officials of the varsity about the Government e-Market Place (GeM). GeM is an online market platform for procurement of ...

Rationing of petroleum products inspected at Gbl

YB News Srinagar, Jan 14 A team of enforcement wing of FCS&CA led by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Farooq Ahmad Baba today conducted an inspection of various Petrol pumps, Gas agencies and several medical stores operating within the district. During inspection, ...

DDC reviews progress under District Capex Budget, B2V Projects

YB News Srinagar, Jan 14 The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Choudhry Mohammad Yasin today convened a meeting of concerned officers to review progress achieved under Capex Budget and Back to Village (B2V) programmes here. On the occasion, DDC reviewed...

Career Counseling

Web designers
Web designers plan, create and code internet sites and web pages, many of which combine text with sounds, pictures, graphics and video clips. A web designer is responsible for creating the design and layout of a website or web pages. It and can mean working on a brand ...

15 January 1956: Mayawati, BSP leader, was born

Mayawati, the head of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and four-time chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, was born on 15 January 1956 in Delhi in a Dalit family. Besides being among the most important political leaders of Uttar Pradesh, she is a Dalit icon and her clout exten...

Multiple Choice Question & Answer

1-Process management is a concept that integrates quality/ performance excellence into the ___ management of organizations. (A) total quality (B) strategic (C) sales (D) project 2-Process management includes (A) process design (B) process definition (C) proces...

5 accused held in attempt to murder

Jammu, Jan 14 A written complaint was lodged at P/S Bagh-e-Bahu by one person namely Parvinder Singh @ Lucky S/o Harpal Singh R/o Satellite Colony Bathindi Jammu that he has been attacked by five persons namely Rasvinder Singh, Ravinder Pal Singh, Surjeet Singh @ Sonu,...

Girl commits suicide, consumes poisonous substance

Bandipora, Jan 14 A 26-year-old girl on Wednesday evening committed suicide by consuming some poisonous substance at her home in Aham sharief village of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district Meraj Ah one of her neighbours told CNS that the girl (name withheld) consumed so...

1 person receives injuries after fight at Gram Sabha

Uri, Jan 14 A man was injured on Wednesday during a fight at Gram Sabha of Forest Rights Committee (FRC) in upper Garkote village of Uri area in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Reportedly FRC gram Sabha was held in the village in which officials of Rural Developmen...

Drug peddlers arrested, 50 gms charas recovered

Samba, Jan 14 Acting sternly against the drug menace and its propagators, District Police Samba in the jurisdiction of P/S Vijaypur has arrested a drug peddler and recovered 50 gms (approx) Charas from his possession. A Police Party of P/S Vijaypur while performing pat...

25 gms heroin recovered, 1 peddler arrested

Jammu, Jan 14 During intervening night of 13/14-01-2021, a police team of P/S Nowabad led by SHO P/S Nowabad Inspr. Deepak Jasrotia during patrolling duty rounded up a suspect namely Harmeet Singh @ Vicky S/o Tirath Singh R/o Akali Kour Singh Nagar Digiana coming from ...

Malik's son-in-law sent to NCB custody over drugs financing charges

Mumbai, Jan 14 Alocal court in Mumbai sent Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik's 35- year-old son-in-law, Sameer Khan, to Narcotics Control Bureau's custody till January 18. The NCB told Magistrate AH Kashikar of the 8th Esplanade Court that Sameer Khan was financing an i...

Death toll reaches 24 in Madhya Pradesh's hooch tragedy

New Delhi, Jan 14 The toll in the hooch tragedy in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district has gone up to 24, a senior police official said on Thursday. Besides, 15 people are currently undergoing treatment in different government hospitals in Morena and Gwalior after consumi...

Food not given on time, 2 Rottweilers maul man to death, rip ears apart

New Delhi, Jan 14 A58-year-old man was mauled to death by two pet Rottweilers in a farm near Chidambaram in Cuddalore district on Tuesday. The deceased, K Jeevanantham, used to feed the dogs in the morning regularly but had got to feeding them late on Tuesday, when he ...

Bird flu: Delhi govt orders poultry markets to reopen after samples from Ghazipur mandi test negative

New Delhi, Jan 14 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has directed poultry markets to open and withdrawn the restriction on trade and import of chicken stock after 100 samples taken from Asia's largest poultry market in Delhi's Ghazipur tested negative for bird flu on...

Judiciary Update

WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in High Court
New Delhi, Jan 14 A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has challenged the new privacy policy of the instant messaging app, WhatsApp in the Delhi High Court. The petitioner contends that the new privacy policy of WhatsApp authorises the company to look into the virtual ac...

Judiciary Update

HC asks Centre, CBSE, DU to file reply on plea allowing transgenders to change name, gender in educational records
New Delhi, Jan 14 The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Central government and others to file a reply in case, they want to, otherwise no accommodation will be given to file the reply in a plea challenging the Transgender Persons Act. A division bench of Chief Jus...

Judiciary Update

Remember Varavara Rao’s age, health, High Court reminds lawyers
Mumbai, Jan 14 The Bombay High Court has asked lawyers appearing in the bail plea of Bhima Koregaon case accused Dr Varavara Rao that they should adopt a humanitarian approach while arguing their case in view of Dr. Rao’s deteriorating health and advanced age. The divi...

LG inaugurates Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board's hi-tech Call Centre for devotees

Katra, Jan 14 Taking a major leap towards creating a robust response mechanism to address the queries and grievances regarding Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji pilgrimage, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, who is also the Chairman of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, today...

Tarigami urges LG to release wages/salaries of Anganwadi Workers/Helpers

Srinagar, Jan 14 Thousands of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers working under the Social Welfare Department’s Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) in Jammu and Kashmir are without wages for the last more last eight months and liability of some months of year 2019 whi...

Pipping ceremony of newly promoted ASIs conducted

Jammu, Jan 14 SSP Crime Jammu decorated newly promoted Assistant Sub- Inspectors of Police of Crime Branch Jammu at Zonal Crime Headquarters Jammu today one by one, keeping in view the SoP norms of pandemic -Covid-19. The officials have been promoted to the present ran...

RD&PR appoints watchdogs for bringing efficiency

Jammu, Jan 14 To ensure transparency and accountability in the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (RD&PR), two independent watchdogs have been appointed by the department to monitor and resolve issues and conflicts as well as to provide inputs to make i...

Maha Mandleshwar Rameshwar Dass seeks support in construction of Ram Mandir

Akhnoor, Jan 14 Maha Mandleshwar Rameshwar Dass Ji Maharaj today addressed a press conference at Kameshwar Mandir Akhnoor. Through the Press Conference Maha Mandleshwar Rameshwar Das Maharaj appealed every individual to contribute for construction of Bhawya Ram Mandir ...

Kaith Biradari celebrates Sankri Devta’s Day

Jammu, Jan 14 The Kaith Biradari members drawn from different parts of the country thronged the SankriDevasthan at Langotian here today celebrate the annual day of Sankri Devta. Besides taking part in Havan and puja archana, they paid their obeisance to Sankri Devta fo...

NBF RELEASES DEVOTIONAL ALBUM

Jammu, Jan 14 Tarun Uppal, chairman of Nirbhay Bharat Foundation, along with famed senior journalist Sohail Kazmi, Jb. Khalid Hussain, Rajan Gupta, Rajinder Dubey, Divyansh baba on Thursday released a new devotional song album ‘Sacha Dhar Chandi Maiya Da’. The Bhajan a...

Amid rising sudden deaths/heart attacks in Valley, DAK sounds alert

Srinagar, Jan 14 Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) in a communique has expressed serious concern over the rising deaths due to sudden heart attacks in Kashmir valley. Lately we are witnessing many such deaths especially since past few months in which more than 50 peopl...

VC SKUAST-J inspire scientist to take up farmer-oriented research

Jammu, Jan 14 Prof. J.P. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J), asserted that techniques and technologies developed by the Faculty must reach to the farming communities. He was interacting with the...

JKCCA to organize National Painterss Camp

Jammu, Jan 14 Jammu & Kashmir Centre for Creative Arts (JKCCA), Jammu is going to organize a National Painters Camp at Jammu & Kashmir Tourist Complex, Patni Top (J&K) from 28th January to 30th January, 2021. Fifteen artists from different states and Union Territories ...

LG visits family of slain goldsmith Satpal Nischal

Srinagar, Jan 13 Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited the family of slain goldsmith, Satpal Nischal, who was killed by terrorists at his shop at Saraibala, Srinagar a few days ago, and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family members. Strongly condemning...

Lohri signify an event of communal harmony of Dogras: DSS

Jammu, Jan 13 Braving cold weather Conditions, members of Dogra Sadar Sabha J&K and All Jammu Civil Society Forum including senior citizens dressed up in their traditional turbans assembled at the Sabha Bhawan to celebrate Lohri and greet each other with affectionate h...

Won't end protests till farm bills are repealed in Parliament: BKU leader Tikait

Mumbai, Jan 13 Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait has said that the farmers respect the Supreme Court's decision to stay the 3 farm bills but the protests will continue until the farm bills are repealed in the parliament. "The bills were made in the Parliament, ...

AWARDS AND HONOURS

G. Venkatasubbiah: Recipients of Padma Shri
Ganjam Venkatasubbiah popularly known as G. Venkatasubbaiah or G. V. (born 23 August 1913), is a Kannada writer, grammarian, editor, lexicographer and critic who has compiled over eight dictionaries, authored four seminal works on dictionary science in Kannada, edited ...

Higher Studies

Institute of Hotel Management, Hajipur
The Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Hajipur (IHMCT&AN), generally known as IHM Hajipur, is a hospitality management school located in Hajipur, Bihar. It is run under the aegis of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and Dep...

Linksys aware motion-sensing service adds support for third-party connected devices

Linksys Aware, the motion sensing technology-based service that was introduced last year, has now received a major update at the ongoing CES 2021 and has started supporting third-party Wi-Fi connected devices. The paid service was launched to sense motion in mesh netwo...

Air India sets world record for longest, all-women cockpit crew flight

In a record-breaking move, Air India’s longest direct route flight AI-176 landed at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru from San Francisco. The flight which covered a distance of about 16,000 kilometres, flew over the North Pole and had an all-woman cockp...

Block Divas held at Anantnag

YB News Anantnag, Jan 13 The District Administration Anantnag, under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner (DDC), KK Siddha today resumed the Block Diwas (public outreach programme) at Sub Division Kokernag. The camp was attended by PRI members includin...

Dadi ke Totke

8 WINTER TIPS AND TOOLS FOR STIFF, PAINFUL JOINTS
If you have joint pain, then you might agree that winter is a difficult time of year. When the cold air sets in, it can make chronic joint pain even more agonizing to deal with. Everything is more stiff, tender, and achy during this season. Over the last 24 years of ba...

Movies Review

Money Hai Toh Honey Hai
Money Hai Toh Honey Hai is a Bollywood comedy film directed by Ganesh Acharya and produced by Kumar Mangat, story and screenplay by Muazzam Beg.[1] It features a cast of stars including Govinda, Aftab Shivdasani, Upen Patel, Hansika Motwani, Celina Jaitly and Manoj Baj...

Accupressure

HAND PRESSURE POINTS
Reflexologists use the following hand pressure points: Lung meridian Located towards the edge of the palm, the lung meridian runs from the tip of the thumb down to just past the crease in the wrist. According to reflexologists, rubbing any sore spot along this line can...

Women Column

WOMEN T IPS FOR FA C IA L RE FL EXOLOGY
Facial reflexology has been practiced for centuries in many countries around the world. It involves the application of pressure and massage to specific points on the face. This traditional healing system is making its way into the mainstream as an alternative method to...

YB Chef / THIS WEEK / KIDS TREAT

Oats and Roasted Capsicum Soup
Ingredients For Oats and Roasted Capsicum Soup 5 tbsp roasted quick cooking rolled oats 2 medium red capsicum 2 cups roughly chopped tomatoes 2 bayleaves (tejpatta) 1 garlic (lehsun) clove 1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika) salt to taste Method For oats...

District TB Forum discusses modalities for effective implementation of NTEP

Y B News Poonch, Jan 13 District Tuberculosis (TB) Forum Poonch, today discussed modalities for effective implementation of National Tuberculosis Elimination programme (NTEP) here at its meeting chaired by District Development Commissioner, Rahul Yadav. The members of ...

Reasi Administration celebrates Lohri with women SHGs

Y B News Reasi, Jan 13 District Administration Reasi today celebrated Lohri festival with women Self Help Groups here at Malair. The aim was to promote and encourage women to form self help groups in the district and also to ensure that their products reach out to the ...

Legendary Lohri song 'Sundar Mundariye' gets farmers' protest twist this year

New Delhi, Jan 13 Students from Shahzada Nand college in Amritsar performing 'Giddha' to celebrate Lohri on Wednesday (Photo Credits: PTI) This sight has almost vanished from North India's urban scene -- children going door-to-door to collect money from elders, chantin...

Arrested in drug probe, Mumbai's millionaire 'Muchhad Paanwala' released on bail

Mumbai, Jan 13 Mumbai's crorepati paan seller, Muchhad Paanwala was released on a bail surety of Rs 15,000 on Wednesday. One of the brothers who run the famous Muchhad Paanwala shop, Jaishankar Tiwari was arrested by the NCB earlier this week in connection with a drug-...

Display of notice for inter-faith marriages optional, rules Allahabad HC

Lucknow, Jan 13 The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has ruled that displaying a notice of inter-faith marriages is optional. The court, while making the ruling, called the practice a violation of the fundamental rights of liberty and privacy. The court also state...

Dharmarth Trust employees' chain hunger strike continue

Y B News Jammu, Jan 13 Dharmarth Trust employees, who are on protest for the last 44 days and chain hunger strike for the last 17 days, on Wednesday celebrated Lohri as black day, as a mark of protest against the Dharmarth Trust management for not redressing their dema...

Thakur Baldev 96th birth anniversary celebrated

Y B News Jammu, Jan 13 A function was organized at Satrayan (RS Pura) to celebrate the 96th Birth Anniversary of Thakur Baldev Singh Chib and Lohri in which a large number of people participated to pay their tributes. Thakur Baldev Singh was born at Watala (Distt. Mirp...

Gangyal Welfare Association organizes Lohri Milan

Y B News Jammu, Jan 13 The program of ‘Lohri Milan’, which was first started in 1990 and still continues to celebrate in Gangyal ward number 56 of the Gandhi Nagar assembly, is organized by the Gangyal Welfare Association every year. In which Lohri Milan ceremony was o...

Editorial

SC's INTERVENTION: CENTER VRS FARMERS
The farmers protest has going on since August last year when demonstrations and protests were organised on a relatively smaller scale in various different parts of the country which gradually and eventually took shape of a massive nation-wide movement lead by the farme...

Inner Voice

INTENSE WORK BRINGS EFFORTLESSNESS
When someone is constantly giving a hundred percent, a point comes when one surpasses all limits and reaches total effortlessness.” Logically, somebody who never put effort into anything should be the master of effortlessness. But it is not so. If you want to know effo...

Advisor Baseer Khan greets people on Lohri, Makar Sankranti

Y B News Jammu, Jan 13 Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan on Wednesday greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Lohri and Makar Sankranti and hoped that the festivals will herald growth and prosperity. In his message, the Advisor said that these fest...

DSEJ felicitates Kala Utsav- 2020 Toppers of Jammu district

Y B News Jammu, Jan 13 A felicitation ceremony was held today in the office of the Chief Education Officer Jammu, wherein Director School Education Jammu, Anuradha Gupta felicitated the toppers of Kala Utsav - 2020 belonging to district Jammu. Congratulating the topper...

Advocate General, Law Officers, staff condole demise of Driver

Y B News Jammu, Jan 13 Advocate General, D C Raina and his team of law officers including Senior Additional Advocate Generals- S S Nanda, H A Siddiqui, Additional Advocate Generals- Aseem Sawhney, Ravinder Gupta, F A Natnoo, Amit Gupta, Raman Sharma, Deputy Advocate Ge...

Amazon launches worldwide first mobile-only video plan: Prime Video

Y B News Jammu, Jan 13 Accelerating its efforts to increase access to highquality entertainment for every Indian, Amazon today introduced Prime Video Mobile Edition – a mobile-only plan at an amazing introductory price of ₹89. India becomes the first Amazon Prime count...

Dogra Brahaman Pritinidhi Sabha celebrates Lohri Festival

Y B News Jammu, Jan 13 Dogra Brahaman Pritinidhi Sabha today celebrated Lohri Festival with enthusiasm and Ferrer. In this connection a function was organized in the premises of Brahaman Sabha, Parade, where the office bearers of the Sabha and other social and culture ...

J&K Govt pushes for Geographical Indication (GI) tagging for Doda Gucchi Mushroom

Y B News Jammu, Jan 13 Marking a new age of heirloom crops & products, Principal Secretary Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare, Navin Kumar Choudhary has taken a historical initiative by pushing for Geographical Indication of Doda Gucchi Mushroom. Great Mission Gr...

Saurabh Bhagat reviews rule drafting as per new Four Labour Codes of Union Ministry

Y B News Jammu, Jan 13 Commissioner Secretary Labour & Employment Department, Saurabh Bhagat today chaired a meeting regarding drafting of Rules on Four Labour Codes notified by Central Government recently. The meeting was attended by Labour Commissioner, J&K, Abdul Ra...

Double win for Vedanta Aluminium at 59th ABCI Awards

New Delhi, Jan 13 Vedanta Aluminium & Power Business, India’s largest producer of the aluminium and value-added products, has won coveted awards at the recently concluded 59th Association of Business Communicators in India (ABCI) Awards 2020. The Aluminium & Power Busi...

JKSWDC organizes awareness camp

Y B News Samba, Jan 13 With a purpose to create awareness of various schemes related to women, UT J&K State Women’s Development Corporation (UTJKSWDC) organized an awareness camp at Khanwal Reahian Ward No 05 Samba. On the occasion, the women folk were made aware about...

PM mourns demise of Prakash Rao, says his work will continue motivating people

New Delhi, Jan 13 Padma Shri awardee D Prakash Rao and Cuttack- based tea vendor passed away on Wednesday. Expressing grief over his demise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled his meeting with Rao in 2018 and said, "The outstanding work that has done will continue m...

On Lohri, farmers burn copies of Centre's farm laws at protest sites across India

New Delhi, Jan 13 Farmers agitating against the Centre's farm reform laws burnt copies of the legislation at Singhu and Tikri borders along with other protest sites, including in Ambala on Wednesday. This comes a day after the Supreme Court stayed the implementation of...

Actor Dharmendra's family sings different tunes on farmers' protest

New Delhi, Jan 13 It's a Deol-purpose political family from India's agricultural heartland Punjab. Veteran actor Dharmendra, his wife BJP MP Hema Malini and son BJP legislator Sunny Deol -- all in the family have a different take on farm laws. While the senior Deol, wh...

Stories that Will Change the Way You Think

THE ELEPHANT ROPE
When walking through an elephant camp, a man noticed that the elephants were only secured with a small rope that was tied around one ankle. He wondered why the elephants didn’t break free from the rope, as the elephants were certainly strong enough to do so. He asked a...

Ayurveda

HOME REMEDIES FOR WHITEN TEETH
Teeth staining is a common occurrence. It happens when the outer layer of your teeth, or your enamel, becomes discolored. There are many teeth whitening products on the market. You can choose from whitening toothpaste, strips, or gel. Your dentist may also offer profes...

Mega Block Divas held at Kulgam

YB News Kulgam, Jan 13 The District Administration Kulgam today organised Mega Block Diwas at 3 blocks of the district to take appraisal of the public issues, grievances and demands. During the Block Diwas, functions were organised at Devsar, Kulgam and D.H.Pora blocks...

Rs 74,000 fine imposed on erring traders at Budgam

Srinagar, Jan 13 Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Budgam, who is also the Adjudicating Officer today imposed a fine of Rs 74,000 on various food outlet owners, shopkeepers, traders and wholesale dealers for violating the food safety standards in the district. The f...

Ski Mountaineering trials for Khelo India on January 17

Srinagar, Jan 13 J&K Ski Mountaineering Association (JKSMA) is going to take part in forthcoming Khelo India National Winter Games 2021 at Gulmarg. “Ski Mountaineering which is a part of Winter Olympic Sports now was first time introduced in Khelo India Winter Sports a...

DVO Sgr team calls on DC Gbl

YB News Srinagar, Jan 13 A team of District Veterans Office (DVO) Srinagar led by Incharge, Rashid War today called upon the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal to discuss various issues pertaining to the veterans of district Ganderbal. During the discussion, ...

Implementation of NGT directions, operation of DEC fund reviewed

YB News Srinagar, Jan 13 The District Administration Ganderbal under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Ganderbal, Farooq Ahmad Baba today convened a meeting of all members of District Environment Committee (DEC) to review the progress of implemen...

Awareness programme on FRA held at Bla

YB News Baramulla, Jan 13 A daylong training cum awareness programme on Forest Rights Act (FRA)- 2006 was today organized at Govt Degree College for Boys, Baramulla by Forest Department in collaboration with district administration Baramulla under the supervision of De...

BJP vs Mamata: Who will win the caste management game in Bengal?

Kolkata, Jan 13 For long, what made West Bengal politics distinct from other states was the “class factor” and not the “caste factor”. The Left, which ruled the state for a good 34 years, nurtured an electoral mobilisation generated on the basis of “class”, i.e. the ri...

Introductory Ski course for all girls batch sponsored by Tourism Department begins

YB News Srinagar, Jan 13 After the two back to back boys batches, the Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir Wednesday flagged off the first all girls batch for introductory Ski Course at Gulmarg. The all girls group was flagged of from TRC, Srinagar by Joint Director, Touris...

LAWDA demolishes illegal hut after 8 years

YB News Srinagar, Jan 13 Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) on Tuesday finally acted on the repeated complaints of residents and environmentalists and partially demolished a private hut in the tourism park on the West side of Nigeen Lake on Tuesday. The ...

Installation of GPS on vehicles, novel step towards accountability and transparency: DC

YB News Srinagar, Jan 13 In a novel step towards ushering accountability and transparency into the system, the District Administration Pulwama under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr Raghav Langer is installing GPS tracking devices in all the vehic...

Dr Darakhshan Andrabi calls on Lt Governor

YB News Srinagar, Jan 13 Member, Central Waqf Council and Chairperson, Waqf Development Committee, Union Ministry of Minority Affairs, Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here today. Dr. Andrabi expressed gratitude towards t...

Farmers Darbar held at Maloora

YB News Srinagar, Jan 13 The Department of Agriculture today organised Farmers Darbar at Maloora, Srinagar to reach out to the farmers to take appraisal of their grievances for accurate and on ground assessment and redressal of the same. The Darbar was inaugurated by D...

Career Counseling

Web developers
Web developers build, and make improvements to, websites and web applications. Web developers are a type of software developer. They specialise in using web technologies, which they use to create websites and web applications (website components that carry out a functi...

14 January 1761: The Third Battle of Panipat took place

The Third Battle of Panipat fought on January 14, 1761 between the Marathas and forces of the Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali and his allies was one of the biggest and most significant battles of the 18th century in India. After Aurangzeb’s death in 1707 the great Mugha...

6 drug peddlers held, psychotropic and contraband substances recovered

Srinagar, Jan 13 Continuing its drive against the drug dealings, Police in a series of actions have arrested six drug peddlers from Awantipora, Budgam, Baramulla and Ganderbal. Huge quantity of psychotropic substance and contraband substances recovered from their posse...

Acid attack leaves woman injured, family blames her husband

New Delhi, Jan 13 An incident of acid attack on a woman allegedly by her husband was reported from Daulatpur area of Ashok Nagar police station in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on Wednesday morning. The woman was admitted to the Habra State General Hosp...

Teen raped by boyfriend, 4 of his friends one by one

New Delhi, Jan 13 Aminor in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly has alleged that she was raped by her boyfriend and his friends and they also made obscene videos of her. According to the police complaint, the victim claimed that her boyfriend promised her marriage and raped her f...

PMK says no alliance with AIADMK until assurance on reservation for Vanniyar community

Mumbai, Jan 13 Even as Tamil Nadu inches closer towards the 2021 Assembly election, uncertainty prevails over the AIADMK’s alliance partners. The BJP state in-charge recently said that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edapadi K Palanisamy will be the alliance’s CM candidate. ...

If Muslims don't trust India, they can go to Pak: Sangeet Som amid concerns over vaccine

Meerut, Jan 13 BJP's firebrand MLA Sangeet Som has said Muslims should leave India and go to Pakistan if they don't trust the country. This comes amid the Muslim community's concerns about the presence of pig fat in the coronavirus vaccine. Sangeet Som said, 'If the Mu...

Tamil Nadu parties try to encash Pongal with doles and freebies ahead of assembly election

Chennai, Jan 13 At a time when every move is part of the runup to the Tamil Nadu assembly election, political parties have been working hard to ensure a victory and are leaving no stone unturned. The year's most important festival for the people of Tamil Nadu, Pongal, ...

Trouble brews for CM Yediyurappa as BJP MLAs disapprove of cabinet expansion

Bengaluru, Jan 13 Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Wednesday sent a list of seven names to the Raj Bhavan of MLAs who will be inducted into the state cabinet. The muchawaited move came after CM Yediyurappa met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national presi...

Will provide Covid-19 vaccine free to people of Delhi if Centre fails to do so: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 13 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday that his government will provide coronavirus vaccine free to the people of the national capital if the Centre fails to do so. According to the news agency PTI, Arvind Kejriwal said that he has alr...

Judiciary Update

Domicile quota in NLSIU: Justice Lalit recuses himself from hearing
New Delhi, Jan 13 Supreme Court judge Justice U.U. Lalit on Wednesday recused himself from hearing a plea filed by the Karnataka government challenging the Karnataka High Court’s decision to quash the 25 percent domicile reservation in the National Law School of India ...

Delhi shivers at 3.2 degree Celsius, cold wave grips other parts of North India

New Delhi, Jan 13 Delhi woke up to a bonechilling cold at a minimum temperature of 3.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday as a dense layer of fog engulfed the national Capital. The cold wave condition has gripped other parts of North India as well. Minimum temperatures of 5....

Keylong freezes at minus 11.4 degrees, mainly dry & sunny weather

Shimla, Jan 13 The district headquarter Keylong of Lahaul Spiti froze at minus 11.4 degrees last night however it was mainly dry & Sunny in the state. The Mercury plunged by one degree below normal at Keylong as Minimum temperature was at minus 11.4 degree Celsius. Kal...

Pangong Lake opens after a year, raises hope among tourism players

Srinagar, Jan 13 There is good news for people of Ladakh and tourists as Pangong Lake has been thrown open around after a year. The Pangong Lakh, which is world’s highest salt lake, was shut for tourists last year because of the COVID-19 and border tensions between Ind...

NSF flays reducing age bar for employment by UT Government

Jammu, Jan 13 Slamming JK Government for curtailing age bar to 32 years for recruitment in JKPSC, National Secular Forum( NSF) criticized the LG Administration for squeezing the chances of young educated youth here. This was stated by Dr Vikas Sharma, President Nationa...

Delhi Govt allows schools to reopen for Classes 10, 12 from Jan 18

New Delhi, Jan 13 The Delhi Government on Wednesday allowed all schools in the national capital to reopen for Classes 10 and 12 from January 18 in view of board exams, according to officials of the Directorate of Education. Students will attend schools only with consen...

Don’t panic, eat poultry product cooked at high temp: Advisory amid bird flu scare

New Delhi, Jan 13 The Delhi Health Department on Wednesday issued an advisory in view of bird flu cases in the city, asking people not to panic and follow a set of dos and don’ts, including not consuming halfcooked chicken, halfboiled or half-fried eggs. Several ducks ...

JK Bank’s executive manager among 6 booked by CBI

New Delhi, Jan 13 Over four years after the demonetisation exercise, the CBI has booked the executive manager of a bank, three firm proprietors and two persons for depositing Rs 12.84 crore in banned currency which was later transferred to different accounts through ne...

Directorate of Tourism hosts Lohri Festival at Bahu Gondola Station

Jammu, Jan 13 Directorate of Tourism, Jammu, for the first time organized a function at Bahu Gondola Station Jammu to celebrate Lohri-the auspicious festival, symbolizing fertility and the spark of life. The event started with lighting of traditional lamp by Mayor Jamm...

SC asks states, UTs to decide by Jan 31 on re-opening of Anganwadi

New Delhi, Jan 13 The Supreme Court Wednesday directed the states and Union Territories to decide by January 31 the reopening of Anganwadi centres, which were closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic last year and presently situated outside the containment zone. Observing tha...

FAIFA APPEALS PM TO WITHDRAW COTPA AMENDMENT BILL

New Delhi, Jan 13 Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat etc., today appealed P...

“46 Industrial Estates for Kashmir, 24 for Jammu”

Discrimination against Jammu region crosses all limits in BJP rule: Harsh Dev
Jammu, Jan 12 “Despite a highly discriminatory Industrial package having been announced by the GOI recently it is shocking that none of the senior leaders of BJP have responded till date to the public outcries against the alleged prejudicial treatment to Jammu with the...

J&K Service Selection Board convenes its 178th Board meeting

APPROVES SELECTION OF 57 CANDIDATES FOR VARIOUS POSTS
Jammu, Jan 12 The Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board today convened 178th Board meeting under the chairmanship of its Chairman, Khalid Jahangir to consider various matters pertaining to withheld recommendation, court cases, cancellation of selections and release...

Talat inaugurates Pre-Fab Block at GDC Marh, releases maiden college newsletter

Jammu, Jan 12 Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education Department, Talat Parvez Rohella, today inaugurated Pre-fabricated block besides releasing maiden issue of college Newsletter “THE SAGE” at Government Degree College Marh. Director Colleges, Higher Education Depart...

POLICE MARTYRS MEMORIAL INTER CLUB CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP CONCLUDES

Jammu, Jan 12 A number of positive changes took place during last two years and we will continue to work with more dedication to strengthen peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir. This was stated by the Director General of Police J&K Dilbag Singh at the closing cerem...

6 to 7 BJP MPs likely to join Trinamool Congress, claims Bengal Minister

Kolkata, Jan 12 West Bengal Food and Supply Minister Jyotipriya Mallick has claimed that six to seven BJP MPs will join soon the Trinamool Congress. He believes that these MPs will join the party before May. Mallick, a minister and MLA from Habra made the remark while ...

AWARDS AND HONOURS

Rehana Khatoon: Recipients of Padma Shri
Rehana Khatoon (born 30 August 1948) is an Indian scholar, teacher of Persian language, former Head of the Department of Persian, University of Delhi and the author of Encyclopaedia of Persian Language and Literature (India and Pakistan). She was honoured by the Govern...

Higher Studies

Punjab College of Engineering & Technology
Punjab College of Engineering & Technology (PCET) is an engineering institute located in Mohali Punjab. Established in 2002 this college is a part of Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC), Mohali under the aegis of Guru Nanak Dev Educational and Charitable Society (GNDECS), L...

iQoo 7 with triple rear cameras, snapdragon 888 soc launched

rear cameras, a 120Hz display, as well as 120W fast charging support. The iQoo 7 comes in three distinct finishes, with one designed in partnership with BMW M Motorsport. The special edition model carries three color stripes at the back. The iQoo 7 also includes up to ...

Athlete bags Guinness World Record for doing 85 four-finger push-ups in a minute

Former weightlifter Laithangbam Vidya Sagar Singh bagged the Guinness World Record for doing 85 fourfinger pushups in just a minute. Singh supported himself on two fingers per hand when he did the pushups. ANI posted the video of him doing so on their YouTube page. Tak...

Workshop cum Training Prog on Covid-19 vaccination drive held at Bla

YB News Baramulla, Jan 12 Continuing its efforts to disseminate necessary awareness with regard to the forthcoming vaccination drive commencing from 16 January across the country, a daylong workshop cum training programme was today conducted at Dak Bungalow, here. The ...

DC Ang visits National Highway

YB News Anantnag, Jan 12 In view of the blockade on National Highway from the last two days due to damages caused to Bridge at Kela Mode Ramban, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, K.K.Sidha today visited National Highway to look into the problems being faced by the...

Dadi ke Totke

HOME REMEDIES FOR AN ALLERGIC REACTION?- 2
A person who is pregnant or has a liver disorder should consult their doctor before taking antihistamines. Nasal decongestants Nasal decongestant pills, liquids, and sprays can also help reduce stuffy, swollen sinuses and related symptoms, such as a sore throat or coug...

Movies Review

Mission Istanbul
Mission Istanbul is a 2008 action thriller film starring Vivek Oberoi, Shriya Saran and Zayed Khan.[1] The film, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, features Abhishek Bachchan in a special appearance. The Film is based on an organisation Al Johara which bears a resemblance to ...

Accupressure

HOW TO MASSAGE YOUR PRESSURE POINTS - 2
1.Press with a firm pressure until you feel a mild ache. 2. Hold for five seconds. 3.Release and repeat three more times. For Lower Back Pain There are two main pressure points that can help with lower back pain, says Moreau. The first is on your waist: 1. Stand up and...

Women Column

WOMEN T IPS FOR CONTRA C EPTION
The Family Planning National Trainingexternal icon Center (FPNTC) has compiled a list of suggestions and accompanying resourcesexternal icon to help family planning providers meet their clients’ needs while keeping themselves and clients safe during this nationwide COV...

YB Chef / THIS WEEK / KIDS TREAT

Lavash
Ingredients 3/4 cup plain flour (maida) 1/2 tsp dry yeast a pinch of sugar salt to taste Other Ingredients plain flour (maida) for rolling 1 1/2 tsp black sesame seeds (kala til) olive oil for brushing Method 1. Combine the dry yeast and sugar with ¼ cup o...

Samoon inaugurates mega job fair at ITI Udhampur

Y B News Udhampur, Jan 12 Government Industrial Training Institute Udhampur today organized one day mega placement job fair for unemployed youth of the district at ITI College complex Udhampur. Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department J&K UT, Dr Asgar Hassan S...

DDC Doda reviews R-Day 2021 arrangements

Y B News Doda, Jan 12 District Development Commissioner, Doda, Dr Sagar D Doifode, today reviewed the arrangements for celebration of Republic day function 2021 at the District Head Quarter. Detailed discussions were held on various issues regarding seating arrangement...

Army launches Student Development Programme in Chhatru

Y B News Kishtwar, Jan 12 In a noble initiative to uplift the educational standards of class 9th to 12th students and to help them perform better in upcoming session & board exams, a “Student Development Programme” was today launched by Commander Sector 9 RR Brigadier,...

DDC Doda reviews implementation of District Road Safety Plan

Y B News Doda, Jan 12 District Development Commissioner (DDC), Doda, Dr Sagar D Doifode who is also the Chairman of District Road Safety Committee (DRSC), today reviewed the implementation of “District Road Safety Plan” here at a meeting of the Committee. The DDC took ...

BJP will never compromise with national sovereignty: Kavinder

Y B News Jammu, Jan 12 Bharatiya Janata Party’s principle of no compromise with the national sovereignty has ensured that the dreaded anti-national elements are finally made to pay for their deeds, former Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta said ...

National Youth Day celebrated at JU to Commemorate Swami Vivekananda birth anniversary

Y B News Jammu, Jan 12 To commemorate Swami Vivekananda Ji’s Birth Anniversary as National Youth Day, the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu organized a Lecture cum Interaction Programme on the topic “Life & Teachings of Swami Vivekananda Ji” at Brig R...

DTEA vows to highlight misdeeds of Dharmarth Trust management

Y B News Jammu, Jan 12 Dharmarth Trust employees, who are on protest for the last 43 days and chain hunger strike for the last 16 days under the banner of Dharmarth Trust Employees Association (DTEA), on Saturday vowed to intensify its ongoing agitation if Government f...

Jammu Hotels Association, JK Welfare Federation call on Advisor Baseer Khan

Y B News Jammu, Jan 12 A delegation of All Jammu Hotels and Lodges Association from Jammu today called on Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan at Civil secretariat here. The members of delegation led by Pawan Gupta submitted a memorandum of demands and iss...

Children can become ambassador for child protection in their schools, homes: Advisor

Y B News Jammu, Jan 12 To mark celebration of National Youth Day being celebrated to commemorate 159th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, inaugurated a capacity building programme on child rights, child protection, Juve...

Tawi Trekkers organises trek on birth anniversary of Sw Vivekanand

Y B News Jammu, Jan 12 National Youth Day, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, the maker of modern India, was celebrated by Tawi Trekkers J&K today by organizing a day long trek from Kattal Batal (Nagrota) to Aitham (7kms short of Surinsar) via Pahairh Devta. The group ...

Will France be the next USSR for India?

Over the recent years, the bi lateral and strategic relations between India and France have improved drastically, in contrast to that between Pakistan and France which deteriorated at a rapid pace foreseen by none. These series of events were gradually shaped by time, ...

Inner Voice

TO BE BOUNDARY-LESS, BECOME CONSCIOUS
Yoga enables you to arrive at a state where you see things as they are, not magnified by your own fear and anxiety.” A group of anaesthesiologists that visited the ashram recently asked me if yoga could be incorporated into modern medicine to alleviate pain. I told the...

Munish chairs meeting of BJP ST Morcha

Y B News Jammu, Jan 12 Munish Chaired Meeting of JKBJPST Morcha regarding smooth implementation of FRA and issue of regularisation of seasonal Teachers. Today a meeting of BJP ST Morch State office bearer of BJP ST Morcha held at Jammu regarding the issues related to S...

Online GK Olympiad by Mind Wars get overwhelming response in Jammu

Y B News Jammu, Jan 12 National-level championship, the “Mind Wars Olympiad 2020” is getting an overwhelming response among the students across Jammu region. The championship which started on 22nd November 2020, will go on till 07th February 2021, and it is open to stu...

RDD Dir reviews performance of Department in Rajouri, Poonch districts

Y B News Jammu, Jan 12 Director, Rural Development, Jammu, Sudershan Kumar today reviewed Administrative issues and the progress of different schemes including Centrally sponsored schemes being implemented by the Rural Department in the twin Districts of Rajouri & Poon...

Manjit Singh welcomes SC stay on three farms bills

Y B News Samba, Jan 12 Former Minister and Apni Party Provincial President Manjit Singh today hailed the stay of Apex Court of India on the implementation of three farms bill in the country. In a statement, Manjit Singh said that the decision has vindicated the stand o...

Stories that Will Change the Way You Think

ROCKS, PEBBLES, AND SAND
Aphilosophy professor once stood up before his class with a large empty mayonnaise jar. He filled the jar to the top with large rocks and asked his students if the jar was full. His students all agreed the jar was full. He then added small pebbles to the jar, and gave ...

Ayurveda

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ANOREXIA - 2
Ayurveda Expert Dr. Dhanvantri suggests a handful of home remedies for anorexia that may help revive the lost taste. 1. Ginger: Ginger can come to great help as it is loaded with health benefiting properties. A piece of ginger, combined with a pinch of lime juice and r...

DDC Kulgam monitors Snow clearance operations during night hours

YB News Kulgam, Jan 12 The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat today visited several areas of the district during night hours to monitor snow clearance operation going on to widen the roads for smooth movement of traffic. The DDC said tha...

Link roads still remain under snow more than a week after snowfall: Tarigami

YB News Srinagar, Jan 12 After the recent heavy snowfall, people across Kashmir valley have been grappling with severe crisis as the administration has miserably failed to not only clear snow from the link roads, but restore water and electricity supply fully. Snowfall...

Republic Day arrangements reviewed at Sumbal

YB News Srinagar, Jan 12 To ensure smooth conduct of Republic Day function, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Sumbal, Dr Bashir A Lone, today convened a meeting of all concerned officers to review the arrangements put in place. Speaking on the occasion, the SDM stressed upon t...

ADC Gbl conducts surprise inspection of various govt offices

YB News Srinagar, Jan 12 To ensure punctuality of employees, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Ganderbal, Farooq Ahmad Baba, today conducted a surprise inspection to various offices in Mini Secretariat Complex Ganderbal including Fund Office, Khadi Village & Industr...

Food Business Operators asked to stop use of cooking oil with higher TPC

YB News Srinagar, Jan 12 The Food Safety department has asked all the business operators especially those selling local snacks including Nader Moonji, Pakoodas, Samosas and allied food articles to stop usage of cooking oil with Total Polar Compounds (TPC) above 25 perc...

65% physical work on Z- MORH tunnel completed: Div Com

YB News Srinagar, Jan 12 The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today chaired a meeting to review pace and progress made on Z- MORH and Zojila tunnels connecting Kashmir with the Ladakh region. At the outset, Executive Director, NHIDCL, gave a detailed P...

J&K Government signs MoU with NECBDC, NEC for Bamboo Entrepreneurship and Bamboo Infrastructure Development in J&K

YB News Jammu, Jan 12 In order to harness the unexplored potential of bamboo sector in J&K, the Ministry of DoNER, GoI through North East Cane & Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC) under North Eastern Council (NEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Govern...

Republic Day arrangements finalized at Shopian

YB News Srinagar, Jan 12 The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Choudhary Mohammad Yasin today convened a meeting of concerned officers to finalise arrangements for smooth celebration of Republic Day function here. The DC informed that the main function of the national ...

DDC reviews status of languishing projects of JSD at Kulgam

YB News Kulgam, Jan 12 The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat today chaired a meeting of officers to review the status of languishing projects of Jal Shakti Department (JSD) that are under execution in CAPEX, NABARD and other schemes. Du...

Normal life restored in far flung areas: DC Kupwara

YB News Kupwara, Jan 12 The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Anshul Garg today said that the District Administration has been working on a war footing basis to restore normal life in the district after the recent heavy snowfall. The DC informed that the border Tangdar...

Career Counseling

Welfare Rights Advisers
Welfare rights advisers provide information and advice to people about social security benefits. Welfare rights advisers provide face to face and telephone advice to people who need guidance on welfare benefits. Typical responsibilities include: meeting new and existin...

13 January 1926: Shakti Samanta, film director, was born

An Indian film director who made such memorable films as ‘Aradhana’, ‘Amar Prem’, ‘Kati Patang’, and ‘Howrah Bridge’ in a career spanning five decades, Shakti Samanta was born on January 13, 1926 in Burdwan,West Bengal. After completing his education in Dehradun and Ca...

Multiple Choice Question & Answer

1-Which of the following mechanism generates intermittent rotary motion from continuous rotary motion? (A) Whitworth mechanism (B) Geneva mechanism (C) Elliptical trammel (D) Scotch yoke mechanism 2-In two gears in mesh having involute profiles, the line of acti...

Woman hacks lover to death with sword

Hyderabad, Jan 12 A 21-year-old woman allegedly hacked a man, believed to be her lover, to death with a sword in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district. The brutal murder took place on a busy road between Kapavaram and Dharmavaram villages in Kovvur zone of the West G...

Woman raped twice inside moving luxury bus; cleaner booked

Mumbai, Jan 12 Awoman in Pune has alleged that she was raped twice inside a moving private luxury bus while it was on way to the city from Nagpur. According to the woman's complaint, she was asked to move to seat number 15 from seat number 5 by the cleaner of the luxur...

Man plans robbery at neighbour's house, woman thwarts attempt

Thane, Jan 12 Awoman helped the Mumbai Police to catch three robbers who attacked her father while attempting a robbery at her house in Dombivali of Thane district in Maharashtra. As the three accused were arrested, it was revealed that the robbery was planned by the w...

Widow gang-raped, iron rod inserted in private part; 4 held

Bhopal, Jan 12 A middle-aged woman has been gang-raped in Madhya Pradesh's Seedhi district by four people. An iron rod was also inserted in her private parts. "The accused came to her house late Saturday night and asked her for water, when she refused, they broke into ...

Denied chicken, 2 drunk men set dhaba on fire

New Delhi, Jan 12 Two men in Maharashtra's Nagpur set a roadside dhaba ablaze after they were denied chicken by the restaurant's owner on Sunday. The accused Shankar Tayde (29) and Sagar Patel (19) visited the hotel in Beltarodi area and asked for chicken around 1 am i...

Drug probe: Paanwala sent to judicial custody as NCB refuses to seek custody

Mumbai, Jan 12 Muchhad Paanwala, Mumbai's famous paan seller at Kemps Corner, who earlier was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Monday, has been sent to judicial custody by a magistrate court in Mumbai. Mucchad Panwala alias Ramkumar Tiwari, one of the ...

Dilip sent to police custody for investigation into Kapil Sharma’s complaint

Mumbai, Jan 12 Popular car designer Dilip Chhabria has been sent to police custody for a day after he was earlier arrested in a cheating and forgery case. The Mumbai Police is expected to question him in connection with stand up comedian Kapil Sharma’s complaint. Magis...

Tamil Nadu Deputy CM O Panneerselvam launches campaign video ahead of 2021 election

Chennai, Jan 12 Ahead of the 2021 Assembly election, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O P a n n e e r s e l v a m launched a new campaign, highlighting his relationship with the farming community. This comes days after the AIADMK officially kicked off its campaign and ...

CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan bats for raising marriageable age for girls

Bhopal, Jan 12 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan questioned the logic behind 18 being the minimum age for girls to get married, while it stood at 21 years for boys, and batted for raising the marriageable age of the girls. "Why should the minimum age ...

Temple politics takes centrestage as Naidu and Reddy play Hindu card

Hyderabad, Jan 12 Optics matter in politics. Which is why over the past few days, the YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh has been brandishing a Hindu-friendly identity aggressively with a view to blunt opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu's attempt to paint it as anti- ...

Judiciary Update

SC sets up committee to resolve impasse over farm laws, seeks report in 2 months
New Delhi, Jan 12 In a big setback to the Centre, the Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the implementation of controversial new farm laws till further orders and ordered the setting up of a committee. The four-member committee has been asked by the Supreme Court to hold ...

J&K enters new era with decline in militancy : Chugh

Jammu, Jan 12 BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh today said that the J&K has entered a new era where people have started shunning guns and terrorism and have started looking for development and progress. In a statement Chugh hailed the report of the Union Home ...

Div Com Jammu reviews progress of work on IIM Campus

Jammu, Jan 12 Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma, today reviewed the progress of work on construction of permanent campus of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), here at a meeting of concerned officers. The Campus of the prestigious Institution is coming up at Jag...

J&K SSB refutes news titled ‘JKSSB’s Contradictory Principles on Finance Accounts Assistants’

Jammu, Jan 12 Refuting the news titled ‘JKSSB’s Contradictory Principles on Finance Accounts Assistants’ published in a local daily yesterday wherein an attempt has been made to create impression that the qualification for the post of Accounts Assistant (Finance) has b...

DDO and cashier defraud Rs. 33 lacs GPF; CB lodges FIR

Jammu, Jan 12 Crime Branch Jammu registers a criminal case under relevant sections of law against the employees of Geology and Mining Department viz accused-Ajaz Mir, Drilling Engineer, the then Drawing and Disbursing Officer and Rohin Nanda Cashier for their involveme...

Former Ministers, public delegation call on LG

Jammu, Jan 12 A public delegation from Rajouri led by former Minister and senior leader of J&K Apni Party, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here today. The delegation hailed the UT Government for initiating the implemen...

Navin pitches for production of market oriented crops for better returns

Jammu, Jan 12 “Production of food crops like Potato, Maize and Wheat matching quality parameters of big food chains and food processing units should be promoted for better marketing and high returns to the farmers” stated Principal Secretary Agriculture Production & Fa...

Farmers exhibit fruit crops at Bhagwani Mela

Jammu, Jan 12 Bhagwani Mela (District level) was today held at Mananu Panchayat of Samba in which over 200 farmers hailing from all the zones of the district participated and exhibited their fruit crops. Director Horticulture Jammu, Ram Savak, was the chief guest, whil...

People fatigued with bureaucratic rule in J&K: Harsh

Jammu, Jan 11 Asserting that bureaucratic rule in J&K had proved a flop show, Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and former Minister said that general masses were fast losing faith in the present dispensation which had failed to address even their basic concerns. With peop...

IGP visits Sub Division Mendhar to review security scenario

Jammu, Jan 11 Inspector General of Police Jammu Zone, Jammu Mukesh Signgh-IPS today visited Mendher in district Poonch to review the security scenario of Border areas .He was accompanied by DIG of Police R-P Range Vivek Gupta-IPS and SSP Poonch Ramesh Angral- JKPS. Dur...

Era of dynast rulers over, BJP’s propeople policies future of J&K: Kavinder

Jammu, Jan 11 The dynast rulers like Abdullahs and Mufti have looted the people of Jammu and Kashmir for seven decades and their future in politics is now in dark, because of pro-people policies of Bharatiya Janata Party, former chief minister Kavinder Gupta said on Mo...

DIV COM JAMMU REVIEWS REPUBLIC DAY ARRANGEMENTS

Jammu, Jan 11 Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma, today reviewed the arrangements being put in place for the Republic Day celebration 2021, in a meeting of all the concerned officers, here at M A Stadium. It was informed in the meeting that the main function ...

92.7 BIG FM celebrates ‘Kudiyan Di Lohri’

Jammu, Jan 11 As the UT prepares for one of their favourite festivals this harvest season, 92.7 BIG FM has once again celebrated the festival Lohri in a unique way for its listeners and proved why they are Jammu’s pioneers when it comes to standing for impactful radio ...

Sonia Gandhi to meet leaders of prominent Opposition parties soon over farmers' agitation

New Delhi, Jan 11 Congress president Sonia Gandhi will soon meet leaders of prominent Opposition parties to formulate joint strategy over ongoing farmers' agitation ahead of the upcoming Parliament session which will commence from January 29. A national media has learn...

AWARDS AND HONOURS

Eli Ahmed: Recipients of Padma Shri
Eli Ahmed is an Indian writer, scriptwriter, director, lyricist, costume designer, actress and social activist. She is also the editor, publisher and proprietor of ‘Orani’, the women's magazine. It is the only women's magazine in the Northeast since 1970. She had also ...

Higher Studies

Chandigarh Group of Colleges
The Chandigarh Group of Colleges (or CGC) are the educational institutions located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district of Punjab in short distance from cities of Chandigarh and Mohali. Chandigarh Group of Colleges was established in 2001 at Landran initially and at ...

80TB of Parler Posts, Videos, and Other Data Leaked by Security Researchers

Security researchers claim to have downloaded a huge amount of information from Parler before the service was taken offline by Amazon Web Services. The app, which was popular with many supporters of US President Trump, contained many posts, photos, and videos from the ...

KGF 2 Teaser Breaks YouTube World Record, Will it Beat Baahubali?

Yash and Sanjay Dutt starrer KGF Chapter 2 teaser was released with a bang on YouTube and within a few hours of its release, it created a new world record. The video went on to garner the highest views for any YouTube teaser in the world within 24 hours of its release....

DC Kulgam visits several areas of Noorabad, reviews post Snowfall situation

YB News Kulgam, Jan 11 The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat today conducted an extensive tour of various areas of Noorabad to take firsthand appraisal of snow clearance operations, restoration of essential services besides taking stock of the availab...

Preparedness for Covid-19 vaccination drive reviewed at Bla

YB News Baramulla, Jan 11 The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo today convened a meeting of concerned officers to take stock of the arrangements put in place for carrying out the much awaited COVID-19 vaccination drive. On the occasion, DC took a comprehe...

Dadi ke Totke

HOME REMEDIES FOR AN ALLERGIC REACTION?
Allergies are a common cause of illness and can occur at any stage in someone’s life. Numerous different things cause allergies from pollen to food to medication, meaning it is not always easy to know the best treatments or home remedies. Fast facts on treating an alle...

Movies Review

Contract
Contract is a 2008 Bollywood spy film written by Prashant Pandey and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film is setup in the backdrop of terrorism, and the infiltration by R.A.W. and Intelligence Bureau. Starring Adhvik Mahajan, Upendra Limaye, Prasad Purandare, and Zaki...

Stories that Will Change the Way You Think

THREE FEET FROM GOLD
The Story: During the gold rush, a man who had been mining in Colorado for several months quit his job, as he hadn’t struck gold yet and the work was becoming tiresome. He sold his equipment to another man who resumed mining where it had been left off. The new miner wa...

Accupressure

HOW TO MASSAGE YOUR PRESSURE POINTS
When you have localized pain, what do you do? You reach for it. Often without conscious thought, your hand goes to the area of discomfort and massages it. Understanding the basics of acupressure could make this mindless self-massage even more beneficial, helping you to...

Women Column

WOMEN CA RE FOR A PPENDIC IT IS
Appendicitis is a painful swelling of the appendix. The appendix is a small, thin pouch about 5-10cm (2-4 inches) long. It's connected to the large intestine, where stools (faeces) are formed. Nobody knows exactly why we have an appendix, but removing it isn't harmful....

YB Chef / THIS WEEK / KIDS TREAT

Nacho Chips with Cheese Dip
Ingredients For The Nacho Chips 5 tbsp maize flour (makai ka atta) 2 1/2 tbsp plain flour (maida) 1 tsp oil 1/4 tsp carom seeds (ajwain) 1/4 tsp dried oregano salt to taste plain flour (maida) for rolling oil for deep-frying For The Cheese Dip 4 cheese s...

DDC reviews preparedness for COVID19 vaccination, IPPI

Y B News Reasi, Jan 11 District Development Commissioner Reasi, Indu Khanwal Chib on Monday chaired a meeting of the District Level Task Force to review the preparedness for the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization and expected COVID19 vaccination in the district. The ...

DDC Ramban reviews implementation of District Road Safety Plan

Y B News Jammu, Jan 11 District Development Commissioner (DDC), Ramban, Nazim Zai Khan who is also the Chairman, District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) today reviewed the implementation of “District Road Safety Plan” here at a meeting. He also discussed the modalities f...

DLEPC Doda discusses District export promotion plan

Y B News Doda, Jan 11 The District Level Export Promotion Committee (DLEPC), Doda, which met today here under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Dr Sagar D Doifode, held a detailed deliberations with regard to the products which require to be promoted at UT, Nati...

DLC Ramban intensifies training-cum-awareness drive

Y B News Ramban, Jan 11 District Level Committee (DLC), Ramban has intensified the training-cumawareness drive to sensitize the field functionaries about implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006 in the district. In this regard, a trainingcum- awareness programme was t...

Mayor and his team kick starts development works

Y B News Jammu, Jan 11 Continuing his drive to provide better development and civic amenities to the citizens of Jammu, Chander Mohan Gupta, Mayor Jammu Municipal Corporation in presence of Vikram Randhawa Ex- MLC, Rahul Kumar Councilor of Ward No.20 today kick started...

Anar India launches Jammu Shopping Festival from Jan 9 to Jan 31

Y B News Jammu, Jan 11 Bageshree Jamwal, Cofounder, Anar India along with its core team today interacted with media persons, comprising Anar India Head Operations Tarun Khajuria, R&D Head Divyavasu Sharma and BDE Ashish Sharma in a press conference at Press Club, Jammu...

Man with haemophilia condition undergoes knee replacement

Y B News Jammu, Jan 11 A 48-yr male with haemophilia condition has recently undergone a successful total knee replacement at Alchemist Ojas Super Speciality Hospital, Sector 26, Panchkula . Dr Gagandeep Gupta , consultant orthopedics and joint replacement at Alchemist...

BJP Talab Tillo Mandal concludes Two Day long Prakshikshan Varg

Y B News Jammu, Jan 11 Concluding two day long Prakshishan Varg BJP Talab Tillo Mandal of District Jammu West concluded its camp with addresses from senior leaders of the party. The Varg was organized under the leadership of Talab tillo Mandal President Keshav Chopra.S...

Inner Voice

SUFFER OR BE HAPPY
There is no end to what a man would want to do to himself to enhance his own grandeur. But somewhere, every human being should be able to place a limit. Some self-restraint is required.” If Creation is perfect, and the Creator has done such a good job, why is there so ...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Politics Decide The Future
Sir I would like to express my view that how politics of a country decide the future of a country through the medium of your esteemed daily newspaper, so that our leaders get aware about the same. Indeed the development of a country depends on the politics. Resources h...

Death of Writer, Singer Ram Pal Sharma condoled

Y B News Jammu, Jan 11 A condolence meeting was held today in the office of Jammu & Kashmir Centre for Creative Arts (JKCCA), Jammu to condole the demise of Ram Pal Sharma, a renowned Dogri language writer and singer from Sunderbani (Distt. Rajaouri, J&K). Sh. Ram Pal ...

Jugal kick-starts renovation work of community hall

Y B News Jammu, Jan 11 Today a function was organized in ward no. 12 in which Member of Parliament, Jammu-Poonch Jugal Kishore Sharma were invited as Chief Guest. He along with Chairman, Social Justice Standing Committee and Corporator W.no 12, Jeet Kumar Angral inaugu...

Sunrise Public School distributes caps, socks among children

Y B News Jammu, Jan 11 Today Sunrise Public School ( a unit of Sunrise Educational Trust ) distributed woollen caps and socks to the children and their parents also who are studying in our school in Channi Himmat area near JK Medicity Jammu. Madam Manpreet Kour founder...

Pawar condoles demise of Thakur Randhir Singh

Y B News Jammu, Jan 11 With profound grief and sorrow emergency condolence meeting was held at NCP headquarter Jammu in honour of the sad demise of Thakur Randhir Singh former minister and ex-party JKUT President. On the sad demise of Thakur Randhir Singh the condolenc...

Farooq, Omar express grief over demise of NC Block President Assar

Y B News Jammu, Jan 11 National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah today expressed deep grief over the passing away of the party Block President, Assar in Ramban District Khursheed Ahmed Salaria. In their condolences messages, Dr F...

ABVP CUJ unit distribute books, stationery items and warm clothes among children

Y B News Jammu, Jan 11 On the occasion of Swami Vivekananda Jayanti week celebration, ABVP Central University of Jammu unit distributed books, stationery items and warm clothes among children living in Qasim Nagar Basti and Maratha Basti, Balicharana. Karyakartas talke...

Restore statehood of J&K: Bhim urges Centre

Y B News Jammu, Jan 11 Prof.Bhim Singh, Chief Patron of J&K National Panthers Party has urged the President of India, Shri Ramnath Kovind for his urgent intervention to save the state of J&K and Ladakh from the hungry hawks hovering over the skies of J&K. J&K has been ...

JMC evicted municipal flat at Rehari Mohalla

Y B News Jammu, Jan 11 On the instructions of Commissioner, JMC, Avny Lavasa (IAS) under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner (R), JMC, Sudhir Bali (KAS) Jammu Municipal Corporation today on 11.01.2021 have taken possession of municipal flat at Rehari Mohalla Behi...

Around 1200 stakeholders of 7 blocks participate on day 2

Y B News Doda, Jan 11 Around 1200 stakeholders of 7 blocks participated on day 2 of 3 day training organised by District Administration to acquaint the members of the newly constituted Forest Rights Committees about the provisions of Forest Rights Act 2006. The Divisio...

GDC Banihal organizes National Webinar on management of personal finance

Y B News Banihal, Jan 11 The NCC Naval Wing and Placement Cell of Government Degree College Banihal, today Organized a National Webinar on ‘Strategy for Managing Personal Finance including Mutual Funds and NPS during and After COVID-19 and Career opportunities in Army ...

Anuja Koul qualifies for award of Ph.D. in Biotechnology

Y B News Katra, Jan 11 Anuja Koul has successfully defended her doctoral thesis titled “Phytochemical and Genetic Diversity Assessment on in vitro Regeneration Aspects in Selected Accessions of Bacopa Monnieri [L.] Wettst”, and has declared qualified for the award of t...

ASCOMS & Hospital holds Induction Day for new batch of MBBS students

Y B News Jammu, Jan 11 Induction Day 2020 was held in ASCOMS & Hospital for Newcomers admitted to pursue MBBS Course 2020. The celebrations were held in College Auditorium 11.01.2021. Dr. Pavan Malhotra, Director Principal, ASCOMS & Hospital was the Chief Guest. Induct...

FFMA pays tributes to Lal Bahadur Shastri

Y B News Jammu, Jan 11 Freedom Fighters Memorial Association (FFMA) on Monday paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his death anniversary in a function held at Dogra Shourya Samarak, Amphalla. The function was organized by its Chairman of...

Ayurveda

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ANOREXIA
Anorexia refers to the loss of appetite or loss of taste. Those suffering from anorexia lose interest in eating and in food. Anorexia is different from Anorexia Nervosa which is a kind of a psychological eating disorder, where people develop a phobia of eating more tha...

YB Chef / THIS WEEK / KIDS TREAT

Nacho Chips with Cheese Dip
Ingredients For The Nacho Chips 5 tbsp maize flour (makai ka atta) 2 1/2 tbsp plain flour (maida) 1 tsp oil 1/4 tsp carom seeds (ajwain) 1/4 tsp dried oregano salt to taste plain flour (maida) for rolling oil for deep-frying For The Cheese Dip 4 cheese s...

DRSC meet held at Ganderbal

YB News Srinagar, Jan 11 To make travelling safe and secure besides reducing the traffic jams, a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) was convened today to discuss the formulation and implementation of traffic management plan in the district. During the...

Govt signs MoU for skill development of students

YB News Srinagar, Jan 11 The Government has taken skill development as a mission to create a pool of skilled workforce in the Union Territory, who can serve the nation both on local as well as on national levels. For this purpose, Skill Development Department is explor...

Newly elected Councilors administered oath at Anantnag

YB News Anantnag, Jan 11 The recently elected ULB Councilors were today administered oath by Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) Anantnag, Syed Yasir during a ceremonial function held here. On the occasion, elected Councilors of 04 Municipalities viz 05 Councilors of MC A...

ARTO Kulgam monitors traffic management

YB News Kulgam, Jan 11 Acting on the directions of District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat, a team of officials led by Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Kulgam, Dr Mohammad Zubair Lattoo today conducted daylong drive in the Town to ...

Training for implementation of FRA begins at Anantnag

YB News Anantnag, Jan 11 The District Administration Anantnag today organized level 03 of the training programme for implementation of Forest Rights Act-2006 at Khanabal, Kokernag, Dooru, Mattan and Achabal. Under this level, the training with regard to implementation ...

Music system, uniforms distributed among KCA artists at Kupwara

YB News Kupwara, Jan 11 Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara, Nazir Ahmad Lone today distributed a Music System and 10 uniforms among the artists of Kupwara Cultural Academy (KCA).

Functioning of ICDS reviewed at Kupwara

YB News Kupwara, Jan 11 The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kupwara, Nazir Ahmad Lone who is also the District Programme Officer today convened a meeting of concerned CDPOs to review the functioning of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) department. The ...

DLTC meet held to fix SoF in Kulgam

YB News Kulgam, Jan 11 The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat today convened a District Level Technical Committee (DLTC) meeting to revise the Scale of Finance (SoF) for providing loans to farmers on short term basis for various crops. During the meeti...

Training cum Awareness programme on FRA held at Shopian

YB News Srinagar, Jan 11 To ensure effective implementation of provisions of Forest Right Act (FRA) in the district, the District Administration Shopian in collaboration with Forest Division Shopian today organized Training cum Awareness programme for Forest Rights Com...

Restoration operation/ Snow clearance carried out forthwith to avert any eventuality: DC Gbl

YB News Srinagar, Jan 11 The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today said that the district administration worked as per a comprehensive plan formulated vis-à-vis restoration of essential services and to carry out snow clearance operations to restore no...

Surveillance for Avian Influenza started in Kashmir

YB News Srinagar, Jan 11 A squad of experts from the Institute of Animal Health and Biological Products (IAH&BP), Zakura of Animal Husbandry Department, Kashmir in coordination with the Wildlife Protection Department, Kashmir today visited Hokersar wetland to set in mo...

KU’s MERC organises webinar on Digital Storytelling

YB News Srinagar, Jan 11 Kashmir University’s Media Education and Research Centre (MERC) organised a webinar on Digital Storytelling to train its students with new tools and techniques of telling stories using digital media platforms. Idhries Ahmad, Communication Offic...

Agriculture Dept, Kashmir formulates road map for timely availability and monitoring of Pesticides

YB News Srinagar, Jan 11 The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Muhammad Iqbal who is also the Controller of Insecticides J&K today convened a meeting to review the quality supply and availability of Pesticides in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir for upcoming agricultu...

Career Counseling

Writer
Writers produce literary compositions, articles, reports, books and other texts. Excellent writing and communication skills are obviously essential, but so is a determined attitude and the ability to take criticism. The vast majority of writers are self-employed or fre...

12 January 1863: Swami Vivekananda, spiritual and religious leader, was born

Vivekananda, the great Indian spiritual leader and monk, was born Narendranath Datta (Narendra) in Calcutta on January 12, 1863 to a Bengali Kayastha family. His father Vishwanath Datta was attached to the Calcutta High Court. Narendra was attracted to spirituality and...

Multiple Choice Question & Answer

1-Process management is a concept that integrates quality/ performance excellence into the ___ management of organizations. (A) total quality (B) strategic (C) sales (D) project 2-Process management includes (A) process design (B) process definition (C) proce...

1 held with stolen gold

Jammu, Jan 11 A complaint was lodged at P/S Nowabad by one lady namely Bably Devi W/o Ashok Kumar R/o Yatri Bhawan, Puran Nagar, Talab Tillo Jammu that some unknown thieves entered her house on 07-01-2021 and stolen gold ornaments weighing 04 tolas and cash Rs 2000 fro...

Bootlegger nabbed with 4 bottles and 18 halfs of Excise Liquor

Arnas, Jan 11 Today at around 1730 hrs Police Party of Police Station Arnas and PCP Dharmari laid a surprise naka and during naka checking at Dhaman apprehended one person namely Balbir singh S/O Vijay Ram R/O Mahore who while seeing naka of Police tried to ran away fr...

Drug peddler held; psychotropic substances recovered

Sopore, Jan 11 January 11: Police in its recent action against drug dealings in Sopore have arrested a drug peddler and recovered psychotropic substances from his possession. Officers at a checkpoint established at Ladoora Crossing intercepted a suspicious person ident...

Lost cash returned to owner

Jammu, Jan 11 Shashi Kant Padha R/o Bhaderwah reported at P/S Bus stand that he has lost/misplaced purse having cash Rs. 26000 while travelling from Bhaderwah to Jammu. On this, a special police team under the guidance of SHO P/S Bus stand Insp. J J Bhagat was formed. ...

Theft case solved, accused held, stolen property recovered

Sopore, Jan 11 On 05 January 2021 Police Post Watergam received a written complaint from one Javaid Ahmad Mir S/O Mohammad Dilawar Mir R/O Rohama Rafiabad, proprietor of Peace Automobiles located at Saidpora Rafiabad & stated therein that theft has happened in his work...

BJP slams Kalyan over controversial remarks on Sita, disciples of Ram

New Delhi, Jan 11 The BJP and the TMC have locked horns again over comments loaded with religious sentiments. After TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee compared "the chelas of Ram" to alleged rapists of Hathras incident in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP has slammed the parliamentarian and ...

Despite dead crows, Delhiites take bird flu lightly

New Delhi, Jan 11 Locals in Delhi are yet to take the bird flu threat seriously even as the city has reported several positive cases among crows and ducks. The national capital, a popular spot for the migrant birds during the winter, has become the ninth state in the c...

Farmers' protest: Punjab and Haryana see violence during farm stir

Karnal, Jan 11 Despite the claims made by the farmers' unions that their protest against the three farm laws is peaceful, there are nearly a dozen instances where the farmer-protesters indulged in violence. Kaimla in Karnal district of Haryana witnessed violence on Sun...

False prosecutions never scared me, tweets Somnath Bharti after being arrested

New Delhi, Jan 11 AAP MLA Somnath Bharti, who faced ink attack and was later arrested in Rae Bareli for allegedly making "objectionable" remarks, said "false prosecutions" has never scared him. Minutes after facing ink attack, Somnath Bharti was arrested while he was o...

Reddy wins court battle against Andhra EC: No panchayat elections for now

Hyderabad, Jan 11 The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday suspended the election notification issued by the State Election commission (SEC) which envisaged the conduct of the local body elections in Andhra Pradesh in February 2021. This was in response to a plea by the...

Judiciary Update

HC issues notice on plea seeking child marriages to be declared invalid from outset
New Delhi, Jan 11 The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to the Delhi government and Delhi Commission for Women in a petition filed seeking declaration of Section 3 (1) of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 as ultra vires of Article 21 of the Constitutio...

CMD felicitates JKB Football Academy for winning Christmas Gold Cup

Srinagar, Jan 11 Jammu and Kashmir Bank Chairman and Managing Director Rajesh Kumar Chhibber felicitated Bank’s Football Academy team for scripting title glory in Christmas Gold Cup 2020 in Jammu. The Bank’s Academy side had won the title overpowering Hero FC Jammu by ...

Horticulture deptt organises Kisan Ghosti cum training

Jammu, Jan 11 Today the deptt of horticulture block Khour under the directions of Director Horticulture Jammu Ram Savak KAS organized Kisan Ghosti cum one month food processing training programme for women at Samwan in which more than 100 farmers participated. Chairman...

GCW Parade organises E- Counselling Session for students

Jammu, Jan 11 Government College for Women, Parade Ground, today organised an e-counselling session for the students of the college. The e-counselling session was organised under the patronage of Principal, Dr. S.P Saraswat, and Dr. Manisha Koul, Deputy Director, Distr...

NDPI will adopt new modus operandi if 4G internet services not restored

Jammu, Jan 11 Rajesh Gupta president J&K UT National Democratic Party Indian demanding restoration of 4G mobile internet services in Jammu and Kashmir and claimed people, especially students, are suffering due to the lack of access to it during the coronavirus crisis. ...

Municipal heads’ association, DDC member call on LG

Jammu, Jan 11 A delegation of municipal heads from Jammu province today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. The members of the delegation led by Rajinder Singh Chib submitted a memorandum of demands and issues to the Lt Governor pertaining to...

ACB registers FIR in disproportionate assets case against Patwari, ors

Jammu, Jan 11 Based upon the results of a Preliminary Enquiry conducted by the Anti Corruption Bureau on the allegations that one Javed Ahmed (Patwari) S/O Bashir Ahmed R/o Village Kanger Tehsil Bhalwal District Jammu posted as Patwari in Revenue Department at Kote has...

BHATIA WELCOMES NEW J&K INDUSTRIAL POLICY

Jammu, Jan 11 Er. Kuldeep Singh Bhatia, HOD Mechanical Government Polytechnic chaired a meeting of the department to discuss the impact of J&K new Industrial Policy on admissions, employability of Final year/pass out student’s of Mechanical Engineering Department and s...
 

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