Day: April 8, 2023

Lightening The Load: Education Department Issues Guidelines for Reducing School Bag Weight for Children in Kashmir

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Lightening The Load: Education Department Issues Guidelines for Reducing School Bag Weight for Children in Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) School Education Department (SED) has issued guidelines to all the government and private schools for reducing the weight of school bags carried by the school going children. The guidelines have been issued in response to concerns raised by parents and health experts about the physical burden of carrying heavy school bags and its impact on the health of students. Schools have been advised to strictly adhere to these guidelines and to take necessary steps to ensure that the weight of the bags is within the prescribed…

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COVID19 Surge: Patient Numbers Rise in Kashmir Hospitals in Recent Weeks

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COVID19 Surge: Patient Numbers Rise in Kashmir Hospitals in Recent Weeks

The hospitals in Kashmir during the last few weeks have seen an increase in the number of hospitalisations of COVID-19 patients. Till Thursday, the active COVID-19 cases in J&K were 238. Talking to  Head of the Department (HoD) at CD Hospital, Dr Naveed Nazir Shah said that they had intensified testing the samples of patients which shows more patients have been infected with the virus. He said that there had been a surge in COVID cases since few days compared to the previous month. “I think this is the high time to…

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Nature’s Masterpiece: Kashmir’s Tulip Garden Dazzles Tourists with Vibrant Blooms

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Nature's Masterpiece: Kashmir's Tulip Garden Dazzles Tourists with Vibrant Blooms

With 1.6 million tulip bulbs of 68 varieties in bloom, the magnificent 30-hectare terraced Tulip Garden on the banks of majestic Dal Lake in Kashmir’s summer capital Srinagar, laid in 2006, has been fast drawing people’s attention. For Sunil and Manpreet, a young couple from Punjab, their first outing after marriage will forever be etched in memory – a sea of tulips with the picturesque Zabarwan mountain range in the backdrop. The couple had seen pictures of the famous Tulip Garden in Srinagar, one of the largest tulip gardens in…

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Namda: The Timeless Artistry of Kashmir’s Exquisite Woollen Carpets

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Namda: The Timeless Artistry of Kashmir's Exquisite Woollen Carpets

A centuries-old traditional craft that has been passed down from generation to generation in the valley is the art of making Namda. A centuries-old traditional craft that has been passed down from generation to generation in the valley is the art of making Namda. Namda is a type of rug that is made of felted wool, which is finely worked. However, despite its significance, the traditional handicraft of Namda making is now threatened with extinction due to various reasons. The art of making Namda goes through several stages and requires…

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Rising Crime in Kashmir: A Growing Concern for Safety and Security

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Rising Crime in Kashmir: A Growing Concern for Safety and Security

By: Javid Amin Kashmir, once known for its natural beauty and cultural heritage, is now grappling with a growing concern of crime. Over the years, the region has witnessed a rise in various criminal activities, earning it the unfortunate title of a “crime hub”. The surge in crime in Kashmir has raised alarm bells among the local authorities, law enforcement agencies, and the community at large. Crimes such as theft, burglary, drug trafficking, illegal arms trade, and organized crime have become rampant in some areas, posing serious threats to the…

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