Obesity a possible contributor to early menarche in girls: Study
New Delhi: Early menstruation, or periods, in young girls has been linked to childhood obesity and a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer, a new study has found. The research was done on more than 70,000 women in the US. The average age of getting the first period fell […]
Football remains a passionate game in Kashmir
By: Mohammad Hanief Football is a game that millions of people around the world play and love. It can be called a universal game because every small and big nation plays it. Moreover, it’s a great relaxer, stress reliever, teacher of discipline and teamwork. Apart from that, it keeps the body and mind fit and […]
Headache: Causes and Care
By: Dr Amit Shrivastav Headaches are among the most widespread neurological complaints worldwide, with half of the global population experiencing at least one headache annually. Defined as pain originating from the head or upper neck, headaches can radiate to the eyes, face, shoulders, and arms. Contrary to conventional wisdom, headache pain does not actually arise […]
Parents are increasingly saying their child is ‘dysregulated’
By: Cher McGillivray, Shawna Mastro Campbell Welcome aboard the roller coaster of parenthood, where emotions run wild, tantrums reign supreme and love flows deep. As children reach toddlerhood and beyond, parents adapt to manage their child’s big emotions and meltdowns. Parenting terminology has adapted too, with more parents describing their child as “dysregulated”. But what […]
Secretary reviews implementation of RDD schemes in Rajouri
Emphasises timely social audit of schemes for enhanced transparency, accountability RAJOURI: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Thursday convened a review meeting regarding implementation of RDD schemes in Rajouri district. The meeting had a detailed evaluation of progress achieved under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), […]
DC Bandipora reviews functioning of Revenue Department
Directs officials to reduce pendency within PSGA Act BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shakeel Ul Rehman on Thursday chaired a meeting of revenue officers at Mini Secretariat, here to review the status of various revenue matters. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Umar Shafi Pandit; ACR Bandipora, Shabir Ahmad Wani; Sub […]
DC Bandipora chairs meeting of DLC on Change of Land Use, approves four cases
BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shakeel Ul Rehman Thursday convened a meeting of the District Level Committee (DLC) regarding Change of Land Use (CLU) cases in the district. During the meeting, an in-depth discussion was held about the comments submitted by different departments concerning the issuance of NOCs for pending CLU cases in the […]
