Remembering the dearest Chaha
Mohammad Hussain Khan I remember like if it was yesterday when I was delivering a lecture in a coaching centre. My next door neighbours knocked the door of the class room and called me. When he disclosed the news of untimely death of my “Chaha”, I felt as if the world was caving in on […]
The second COVID wave seems more dangerous
Vinod C. Dixit In his address during the meeting, PM Modi pointed out that “A challenging situation is emerging again and the country has already crossed the time of peak of the first wave. The growth rate this time is faster than the first wave.” Interacting with the Chief Ministers of various states on COVID-19 […]
Lifestyle changes can eradicate heart ailments
Dr. Bimal Chhajer On the occasion of their 25th year Anniversary, Founder of SAAOL, Dr Bimal Chhajer highlighted on the views of eradicating heart diseases through lifestyle-related changes, diet, exercise and yoga. The program included complete education on ways of overall heart care to patients and those vulnerable to heart ailments to eradicate heart diseases […]
Govt working to ensure GI tagging of carpet, wood carving, other products: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that his administration is working on ensuring GI tagging of several handmade products like wood carving, carpet and other things. “The Union Territory government is working for GI tagging of several handicrafts like wood carving, carpet and several others. The GI tagging would help the people affiliated […]
Traffic to play both way traffic on Jmu-Sgr highway today
Srinagar: Authorities on Friday announced two-way traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway on Saturday. “Subject to fair weather and better road condition, LMVs (Passenger) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar highway viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa ,” a traffic department official said in a communiqué. “However, TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall liaise with TCU Ramban before […]
242 employees found absent, 11 Offices found locked in Kishtwar
KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Ashok Sharma Friday constituted various teams at tehsil and Sub division level to conduct surprise inspections to check attendance in the offices. During the inspection conducted by various teams in the district, 242 employees were found absent, while 11 offices were found locked. Acting touch against the defaulting officers/ Officials, the […]
Atal Dulloo assesses Covid-19 preparations
Calls for increasing rate of RTPCR tests
JAMMU: Financial Commissioner Health & Medical Education, Atal Dulloo Friday chaired a meeting with senior officers of Health Department with regards to Covid-19 management here. The meeting was called to discuss issues like availability of general and oxygen supported beds in hospitals of J&K. Speaking to the officers, the Financial Commissioner said that the capacity […]
Potato seed farm to be extended, promoted on scientific lines: Navin Chaudry
GULMARG: While continuing the sequence of events for the promotion of departmental farms and to take on spot assessment of different agricultural activities being carried out, Principal Secretary AP&FWD Navin Kumar Choudhary Friday visited Potato Seed Multiplication farm Gulmarg. While interacting with the concerned officers, the Principal Secretary highlighted the importance of promoting Gulmarg Farm […]
Mock drill to test flood preparedness held at Srinagar
SRINAGAR: A Mock Drill on flood preparedness was conducted by NDRF in collaboration with SDRF, DDMA Srinagar and JKSEOC in River Jhelum near Zero Bridge here. The mock drill was carried out as part of preparation to combat flood like situation. The Drill was conducted in presence of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Srinagar, Dr Syed […]
JK Teachers Forum Baramulla bids adieu to Zonal Planning Officer
Baramulla: JK Teachers Forum Zone Baramulla, Friday accorded an affectionate adieu to Mehraj Ud din Sofi, Zonal Education Planning Officer Baramulla on his superannuation, a statement issued here by the teachers body said. The function took place in the auditorium of Boys Higer Secondary School Baramulla and was attended by a large gathering of Teachers, […]
