Depression symptoms could indicate a higher risk of having a stroke: Study

New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI) People who have symptoms of depression may have an increased risk of having a stroke, according to a new study. The researchers conducting the study also found that such people were more likely to have a worse recovery after a stroke. “Depression affects people around the world and can have […]
Rajouri gets its first fully functional drug de-addiction centre

Jammu, Mar 10 (PTI) A 15-bed fully functional drug de-addiction centre was set up in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, an official said on Friday. The drug de-addiction centre, the first such facility in the border district, is supported by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and is being run by National Educational […]
World off-track to cut 30 per cent sodium intake by 2025: WHO

New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI) The world is off-track to achieve its global target of reducing sodium intake by 30 per cent by 2025, which is essential to save millions of lives globally, according to a first-of-its-kind report by the World Health Organization (WHO). Sodium, an essential nutrient, increases the risk of heart disease, stroke […]
Amid dry weather, mercury rises in most parts of JK

Srinagar, Mar 10: As mainly dry weather continues, the minimum temperature recorded increase in Kashmir Valley as well as most parts of Jammu division on Friday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 3.2°C against 2.9°C on the previous night and it was 0.1°C below normal for the summer capital. […]
Seven shops gutted in pre-dawn blaze at Maisuma Sgr

Srinagar, Mar 10: At least 7 shops were gutted in a pre-dawn fire incident in Maisuma market of Srinagar city, police sources said. They said that a fire broke out in a shopping complex owned by one Khurshid Ahmed Dar in which 6 shops were gutted completely while one shop suffered partial damage. The cause […]
Delhi court to hear Manish Sisodia’s bail plea today

New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI): A Delhi court will hear Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s bail plea today. On March 4, it had asked the CBI to respon to Sisodia’s plea in the case alleging corruption relating to excise policy for the year 2021-22.
Youth should think big, act towards more ambitious goals in life: Lt Guv

Addresses closing ceremony of LG's Rolling Trophy
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that youth should think big and act towards more ambitious goals in life. He said that the administration is with them at every step and urged them to continue to do their best to bring glory to the sports fraternity. The Lt Guv on the concluding day […]
‘Selling’ of MBBS seats to Kashmiri students
ED raids at three locations in valley
Srinagar: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Thursday carried out raids at three places, including at the houses of Hurriyat leaders, in a case linked to “selling” of MBBS seats in Pakistan to Kashmiri students, officials said here. The raids were conducted at the houses of Qazi Yasir in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Movement chairman Zaffar […]
DGP calls for stringent action against terror harbourers
Calls for an all out effort to finish terrorism in JK
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Thursday directed officers to take stringent action against harbourers and overground workers of terrorists to end terrorism in the Union Territory. He also said the UAPA cases should be dealt more efficiently and professionally. “Neutralising a terrorist is not enough unless all those involved […]
US intel community fears increased India-Pak, India-China tension and conflict
Washington: The American intelligence community has told lawmakers that it apprehends increased tension between India and Pakistan and India and China with the possibility of a conflict between them. It also noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is more likely than in the past to respond with military force to […]