Oral hygiene keeps multiple diseases at bay
Dr. Suman Yadav Chronic health conditions create a massive burden on the health of individuals as well as the entire healthcare system. Oral hygiene is one of the most important aspects that many people ignore or are unaware about it. Routine and regular dental care not only prevents periodontal disease but also helps to apprise […]
Lt Guv visits NIT sgr, lays foundation for extension of Girls Hostel

Inaugurates state-of-the-art Gymnasium
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Government, Manoj Sinha Saturday laid the foundation stone for the extension of Girls Hostel and inaugurated state-of-the-art Gymnasium here at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar. During his visit, the Lt Governor also took a brief review of the ongoing programs of the NIT Srinagar in the field of technological advancements and research. […]
Mid day meals: Admin signs MoU with Akshay Patra
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday signed an MoU with Akshay Patra Foundation for providing pre-cooked meals to 15,000 students studying in government schools in the union territory, an official spokesman said. In the initial phase, two districts — Jammu and Samba — will be covered. Directorate of Mid Day Meal (MDM), Department […]
Proud of JK Police’s bravery, sacrifices: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said he is proud of the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s bravery and the sacrifices made by the force in defending the sovereignty of the country. The LG’s remarks came after Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel were awarded gallantry awards including Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra on […]
IT related projects in PDD: Kansal reviews progress of implementation across JK
SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary Power Development Department (PDD), Rohit Kansal chaired a meeting here Saturday to review the progress of several projects being carried out for strengthening IT and Communications Divisions of J&K PDD for the augmentation of power sector. The meeting was attended by Managing Director Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Basharat Qayoom; Secretary […]
JKSSB warns aspiring candidates not to fall in traps
Says unscrupulous elements, vested interests promising government jobs
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has advised the candidates who are scheduled to appear in Computer Based Written Test (CBT) Examination not to fall prey to nefarious designs of unscrupulous elements and vested interests for securing government jobs. The JKSSB is going to conduct the CBT examination from 17th August to […]
135 new covid-19 cases reported in JK
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 135 fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. They said 37 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 98 from Kashmir Valley, taking the infection tally to 323325 in J&K. Providing the district-wise […]
Div Com visits Imam Bara Zadibal, Mir Shams-ud- Din Araqi’s (R.A) shrine
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Saturday visited Imam Bara Zadibal and Shrine of Mir Shams-ud-Din Araqi (R.A) to take stock of arrangements being put in place for smooth conduct of mourning processions and religious gatherings during the ongoing month of Muharram-ul- Haram. The Div Com was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, […]
JeM module tasked to trigger blasts in Jammu busted, four held
Jammu: In a major success, security forces have busted a module of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) tasked to trigger violence by planting a vehicle-based IED on the eve of Independence Day here by arresting four terrorists and their associates, officials said on Saturday. Giving details, a police spokesman said that four Jaish militants, including an Uttar Pradesh […]
Pak’s I-Day: Indian, Pakistani troops exchange sweets along LoC in Kashmir
Srinagar: Army personnel on Saturday greeted their Pakistani counterparts on their nation’s Independence Day and exchanged sweets along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The sweets were presented by the Indian Army personnel to their Pakistani counterparts at Chilehana Tithwal Crossing Point in The Tangdhar sector in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. “On […]