JN.1 Covid variant: Experts allay fears, cite low public health risk

New Delhi: India on Wednesday reported 21 cases of the JN.1 Covid variant, a development that is neither surprising nor particularly worrying, scientists said while allaying fears but also advising adherence to existing precautionary measures. The announcement about the increasing numbers of the new sub-variant, detected in three states, came with the Union Health Ministry […]
Why Russians still support Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine

By: Alexander Hill Russian president Vladimir Putin has announced he intends to run in the 2024 presidential election. Putin is almost certain to win what would be his fifth term as Russian president. The news comes as little surprise. Putin has led Russia for 24 years and polls suggest Russia’s ongoing military campaign in Ukraine […]
Bonded by Blood, Broken by Greed
By: Dr Muasir Ahmad Gori In the intricate tapestry of human relationships, the bond between family members is often considered unbreakable. However, the harsh reality is that sometimes, the insidious tendrils of greed can infiltrate even the closest of ties. This article delves into the painful experience of familial betrayal, where avarice trumps love, and […]
Late Evening Exercise: A Heart-Healthy Ritual
By: Dr. Bimal Chhajer In the realm of health and well-being, the relationship between exercise and heart health is a topic of paramount importance. Contrary to a popular myth, exercising in the late evening or night is not detrimental to sleep; in fact, it can be a crucial element in promoting a good night’s rest. […]
Plastic waste management project turns into garbage dumping site in Newa Pulwama

Locals demand intervention of DC, ACD Pulwama Pulwama: Plastic Waste Management plant has been turned into a dumping site in the Newa area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district due to which people of the area have been suffering, locals said. Locals said that Rural Development Department Pulwama constructed a segregation shed, composite pit and plastic […]
Lt Governor joins Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at Ballian Panchayat in Udhampur
Every girl child deserves a good education and it should be the paramount goal of community in Panchayats: LG Sinha UDHAMPUR: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha joined the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at Ballian Panchayat in Udhampur, today. The Lt Governor congratulated the people of J&K for overwhelming participation in Yatra which aims to saturate […]
Encash Automotive inaugurates its Mahindra Commercial Showroom at Narbal

Srinagar: Encash Automotive Pvt. Ltd, authorized dealer of Mahindra & Mahindra, inaugurated its Commercial Showroom at Lawaypora Narbal, Srinagar. The showroom was inaugurated by Baneswar Banerjee, Vice President & National Sales Head Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., and Ms. Maham Rouf, CEO Encash Automotive Pvt. Ltd. Dealer Principal Sajad Rouf addressed the gathering on the inaugural […]
38495 Households connected with Tap water under JJM at Bandipora
121 schemes taken for execution in mission mode BANDIPORA: As part of the initiative to enhance water accessibility both qualitatively and quantitatively on a long term basis, district Bandipora has made substantial strides by connecting 38495 households out of 47358 targeted households. While sharing details, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad said that […]