Celebrating a mindful New Year
By: Dr. Gorav Gupta As we usher in the New Year with enthusiasm and resolutions, it’s essential to address a common challenge that many face during this celebratory season – the tendency to indulge in excessive drinking. While festivities are a time to rejoice, it’s crucial to strike a balance between enjoyment and maintaining our […]
Tackling Morning sickness
By: Luke Grzeskowiak As many as 90 per cent or more of pregnant people experience some degree of nausea or vomiting, often colloquially referred to as “morning sickness”. For some, it is relatively mild, coming and going during the first trimester without much fuss. For others, it can be severe, life-changing and traumatic. But the […]
Div Com inaugurates Two days Purple Fest event at Abhedananda Home

SRINAGAR: Breaking barriers, a first-ever festival to honour Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) – VYOM, 2023 inclusive two days Purple Fest was Saturday organized by the Department of Social Welfare at Abhedananda Home, Srinagar. The fest was organized with the objectives of raising profiles and enhancing recognition of PWDs, showcasing talents and strengths of Divyangs, promoting […]
Vehicle fitness imperative for passenger safety: Transport Secretary
Inspects vehicle fitness check site, Khanpur, Nagrota JAMM: Secretary, Transport, Prasanna Ramaswamy G, Saturday conducted a comprehensive inspection at the fitness site in Khanpur, Nagrota. The visit aimed to assess the process of granting fitness certificates to vehicles and ensure adherence to safety standards. The Secretary was accompanied by his team, including Additional Secretary, Raj […]
DC Bandipora reviews implementation of PM Vishwakarma Yojana
BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad on Saturday chaired a meeting to review the implementation of PM Vishwakarma Yojana in the district. The DC had a detailed assessment of progress on the implementation of the government initiative in the district. He emphasized on providing enhanced skilling access to traditional artisans and craftspeople, […]
DC Kulgam reviews progress made in implementation of ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme
KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr.Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Saturday chaired a meeting of officers at mini-secretariat here to review the progress made in implementation of ‘PM Vishwakarma’ Scheme in the district. During the meeting, the chair was apprised that so-far 6177 applications under the scheme were received and 689 were approved at level 1st. While […]
Khyber Cement launches its Calendar for 2024

Almanac features picturesque ‘Bridges of Kashmir’ Srinagar: Khyber Cement, one of the leading cement conglomerates from Jammu & Kashmir launched its innovative Calendar for the year 2024, astatement issued by the company said. “KhyberCement strongly believes in creating structures like relationships that stand the test of time and focusing on the same theme, this year’s […]
Anantnag Millet Mela rings in International Year of Millets with a Grand Celebration
ANANTNAG: In a vibrant celebration of the International Year of Millets 2023, declared by the United Nations, the Food Safety Department Anantnag, under the visionary guidance of Commissioner Food & Drugs Administration, Jammu & Kashmir, hosted a dynamic Millet Mela at Dakbunglow Anantnag on Saturday, themed “Millets: The Miracle Grains.” The Millet Mela was inaugurated […]
Special plantation drive launched in Doda to increase green cover
Bhaderwah/Jammu: A special plantation drive Green Earth, Happy Earth’ to increase the green cover was launched at famous high-altitude tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, an official said on Saturday. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Chander Shekhar along with officials of Chirala and Neeru range of the Bhadarwah forest division launched the drive to […]
SMC successfully hosts VBSY at Rawal Pora and Hyderpora
SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Saturday organized the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) at Rawal Pora and Hyderpora in Srinagar, marking a significant milestone in bringing impactful events and essential services to the local communities. The event featured a range of activities, including ‘Meri Kahani Meri Zubani,’ where beneficiaries of government welfare schemes shared […]