Recognizing the Signs
By: Dr Gorav Gupta Social drinking is becoming a common and widely accepted practice in our culture, often serving as a means of relaxation, celebration, or socializing. While moderate alcohol consumption is generally considered safe for most adults, it’s important to be aware of when social drinking may evolve into a more serious issue like […]
DC Sgr holds introductory meeting with District, Sectoral officers

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Tuesday chaired an introductory meeting with District and Sectoral Officers of Srinagar here in the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex to set the tune for effective approach towards the holistic development of the District and ensuring prompt and quality disposal of public grievances/issues. At the […]
Prolonged dry spell: Famous Aripal spring drying up, several villages face water shortage

Pulwama: Due to persistent dry spell in Kashmir Valley, the famous water spring Aripal in the Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is drying up leading to a water shortage in several villages. Officials of PHE Tral informed that the water level of famous spring Aripal is decreasing with each passing day and it […]
Secretary Health reviews implementation of Ayushman Bharat PMJAY, SEHAT Scheme
JAMMU: Secretary Health and Medical Education (H&ME), Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Tuesday chaired a meeting to review implementation of Ayushman Bharat PMJAY/ SEHAT scheme in Jammu & Kashmir. CEO State Health Agency (SHA), Sanjiv Gadkar, presented a comprehensive overview of scheme’s implementation across the region. Notably, it was highlighted that over 93% of families […]
Khyber Industries Pvt Ltd. Holds Mega Plantation Drive

Srinagar: In a significant stride towards environmental conservation, Khyber Industries Pvt Ltd., as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, organized a massive plantation drive during the last week of December 2023. The event, conducted in collaboration with the Forest Department of Kashmir Division, aimed to contribute substantially to the region’s green cover, a […]
Raj Bhawan bids farewell to Minga Sherpa
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and the officers of Raj Bhawan bid farewell to Minga Sherpa, who served as Additional Secretary at the Lt Governor’s Secretariat. The Lt Governor complimented Minga Sherpa for his professional conduct and sincere dedication towards work. He felicitated Minga Sherpa and wished him good health and all the success in […]
Police arrests seven drug peddlers in North Kashmir
Srinagar: Police arrested even drug peddlers in North Kashmir and recovered contraband substance from their possession, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Pethseer Crossing, intercepted a person identified as Adil Ashraf Khan son of Muhammad Ashraf Khan resident of Pethseer Sopore. During search, 248 SpasmoProxyvon […]
Illegal mining: Police arrests 10 persons, seizes as many vehicles in Kulgam, Baramulla
Srinagar: Police arrested 10 persons and seized as many vehicles in Kulgam and Baramulla who were involved in illegal mining and transportation of materials, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that a police party during patrolling at Matalhama Kulgam, arrested five persons and seized five vehicles (Dumpers) for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. […]
Deputy Commissioner Pulwama chairs NCORD meeting
PULWAMA: A crucial meeting of the District Level Committee of Narcotics Coordination (NCORD) was convened Tuesday under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom to formulate a comprehensive action plan to tackle the issues of drug abuse. Addressing the gathering, DC highlighted the gravity of the situation, delving into topics such as […]
DC Ganderbal inaugurates playground at Surfraw
GANDERBAL: In a momentous event Tuesday, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir, inaugurated the newly constructed playground at Baghi Surfraw. The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of distinguished guests, including DDC member Gund, Norani Ahmad Jara, BDC member Gund, Rafeeq Ahmad Poswal, Sarpanch Ghulam Qadir Khatana, DYSSO Ganderbal, Tehsildar Gund, SDPO Kangan, and SHO Gund. […]