India registered 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, second highest in Asia: Lancet Study
New Delhi: India registered about 12 lakh new cancer cases and 9.3 lakh deaths in 2019, becoming the second highest contributor to the disease burden in Asia for that year, according to a new study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal. Researchers found that India, along with China and Japan, were the […]
Common Curriculum ensures equality
By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar The recent move of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education to prescribe one type of textbooks for both private and public schools from classes 1st- 12th has earned a mixed response from stakeholders and general public. Earlier private schools of the region would teach board prescribed textbooks from classes […]
Every touch unveils a revelation
By: Amit Singh Kushwaha On January 4th annually, the world pauses to celebrate the birth of Louis Braille, the brilliant mind behind the tactile language – Braille. This revolutionary system empowers millions of visually impaired individuals, offering equal access to reading, writing, and information. As we observe World Braille Day, let’s explore the inspiring journey […]
What’s the difference between physical and chemical sunscreens?
By: Yousuf Mohammed Sun exposure can accelerate ageing, cause skin burns, erythema (a skin reaction), skin cancer, melasmas (or sun spots) and other forms of hyperpigmentation all triggered by solar ultraviolet radiation. Approximately 80 per cent of skin cancer cases in people engaged in outdoor activities are preventable by decreasing sun exposure. This can be […]
DC Srinagar holds Public Grievance Redressal camp at Bemina
Inspects ongoing works on Rs 30 Cr project of Art and Craft Market Batamaloo SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad on Wednesday held a Public Grievance Redressal Camp here at Bemina in Shalteng Tehsil of the District under weekly Block Diwas programme in order to bring Administration at the door steps of […]
Local body polls in Ladakh after delimitation exercise: Lt Guv Mishra
Leh: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor B D Mishra on Wednesday said elections to urban local bodies and panchayats in the Union territory would be held after the completion of delimitation of wards. Ladakh has two municipalities — Leh and Kargil — having 13 wards each, and 193 panchayats — 98 in Kargil and 95 in Leh. […]
Shopian residents demand change of location for industrial area
Shopian: The decision of government to sanction an industrial area at Reshinagri and Feripora of District Shopian is annoying the locals, residents alleged Wednesday. The people of twin villages are against the decision of government as according to locals the sanctioned land in both the villages is adjacent to Vishaw Nallah which is the source […]
DGP sanctions special welfare relief, welfare loan
Jammu: Continuing with its endeavour to provide financial assistance to the families of the deceased police personnel the Director General of Police (DGP) R.R. Swain has sanctioned rupees 2.20 crore as Special Welfare Relief in favour of dependents/legal heirs of 10 deceased police personnel. He has also sanctioned over Rupees 1.51 crore welfare loans in […]
