Govt working to make cooperatives strong aspect of rural life: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his government is working to make cooperatives a strong aspect of rural life, asserting that they are being scaled up in fisheries and different sectors of agriculture after making a mark in dairy and sugar industries. In a virtual interaction with beneficiaries of the ongoing ‘Viksit […]
Significant links between early-life diseases and childlessness revealed in a new study
New Delhi: Researchers have found significant associations between early-life diseases, including mental-behavioural disorders, and the chances of being childless lifelong in a new study. The international study, led by the University of Oxford, UK, examined the link between 414 early-life diseases and lifetime involuntary childlessness in over 2.5 million individuals born in Finland and Sweden. […]
Navigating the Winter Blues
By: Dr. Gorav Gupta As winter descends upon us, bringing with it the crisp chill and the festive cheer, it also casts a shadow that many individuals find challenging to shake off. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression that typically occurs during the winter months, affects a significant number of people worldwide. Understanding […]
Reshaping our cities
By: Paul J. Maginn Retail activity has been a defining facet of cities since antiquity. The Greek Agora and Roman Forum may be viewed as the original CBDs central business districts, or what urban planners call activity centres. Retail spaces have evolved over time. Urbanisation, mass production and the rise of conspicuous consumption led to […]
Commemorating Bangladesh’s victory
By: Kanchan Basu Flags fluttering like a sea of green with a red disc symbolising the sun adorning each flag, the National Anthem echoing everywhere, and the air buzzing with the celebratory spirit of revisiting the memory of a nation reborn – that sums up the joyous atmosphere in Bangladesh every year on December 16. […]
Saurabh Bhagat chairs executive committee meet of Skill Dev Mission
Says Govt contemplates advanced, aspirational skill development of youth JAMMU: Aiming further sharpening of skills of youth of the UT, the government has submitted an ambitious proposal to the Union government for advanced and aspirational skill development trainings to be conducted in the region. Commissioner Secretary, Skill Development Department (SDD), Saurabh Bhagat, informed this here […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Mahipora intercepted a vehicle (Santro Car) bearing registration number JK03C-4855 driven by a person identified as Aqib Mubarak son of Mubarak Ahmad Rather resident […]
Suspicious object detected, destroyed on Srinagar-Baramulla road
Srinagar: Security forces averted a major tragedy on Wednesday with the timely detection of an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by terrorists along the Srinagar-Baramulla highway in north Kashmir, officials said. Traffic on Srinagar-Baramulla road was suspended temporarily after a gas cylinder was detected by the roadside at Lawaypora on the busy highway during routine […]
