Cannabis, psilocybin might help in chronic pain
By: Kevin F. Boehnke The US Drug Enforcement Agency announced in late April 2024 that it plans to ease federal restrictions on cannabis, reclassifying it from a Schedule I drug to the less restricted Schedule III, which includes drugs such as Tylenol with codeine, testosterone and other anabolic steroids. This historic shift signals an acknowledgment […]
CPR can help save lives
By: Abrar Yousuf Mir In the serene valley of Kashmir, amidst its breath taking beauty, lurks a troubling reality. Rise in sudden cardiac deaths. This silent epidemic has cast a somber light on the region’s heart health landscape, prompting a clarion call to action. In moments of cardiac emergencies, the ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation […]
NP’s Iconic poetry wakes up my soul
By: Dr Ehmad Philips Poetry is not a mere outpouring of emotions, but a gift of wisdom that a poet shares through the beauty of his metaphors in his verses. It is actually a form of literature that transcends the boundaries of time and space, inviting readers to delve into the depths of the human […]
LS polls: Upholding Democracy: Kangan to Shopian show unwavering commitment to voting
SRINAGAR: In the heart of the picturesque Kashmir Valley, the twin districts of Pulwama and Shopian showcased a glimmer of hope, as the residents of Pulwama and Shopian Assembly Segment displayed an unwavering commitment to democracy by turning out in large numbers to exercise their right to vote. By participating in the electoral process, they […]
Mainly dry weather from May 14 predicted in J&K
Srinagar: Amid forecast for mainly dry weather from May 14 onwards, night temperature recorded drop in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. A meteorological department official here said that while there is possibility of isolated light to very light rain and gusty winds of 20 to 30 kts at a few places Monday, mainly dry weather […]
Police arrest drug peddler in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police in Kulgam arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that a police party during patrolling intercepted a suspicious person carrying a nylon bag near ARTO office Kulgam. He was identified as Aaqib Hussain Bhat son of Abdul Rashid Bhat resident of Laisoo, […]
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Hands-on EVM/ VVPAT Training imparted to Election staff at Handwara
KUPWARA: In order to ensure smooth polling, EVM/VVPAT training programmes were organized by the Election Office Kupwara at Environment Hall Handwara and Govt Degree College Handwara. The training was imparted in two sessions. In its first session, the employees were given a brief description of EVM, VVPAT & documentation. In the second session, hands-on training […]
Wanted criminal slapped with PSA in Jammu
Jammu: A wanted criminal was booked under the stringent Public Safety Act and lodged in Jammu’s high-security Kot Bhalwal Jail, police said on Monday. Sonu alias Ranjha, a resident of Valmiki Colony, was named in a number of cases registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Arms Act and the Narcotic Drugs and […]
Driver dies after vehicle skids off road at Zojila Pass
Ganderbal: A driver died after his vehicle fell into a deep gorge near Bajri Nallah on Zojila Pass in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Monday morning. An official said that the driver identified as Ansari Hussain Khan son Of Yousuf Ali Khan of Leh died on the spot after his vehicle skidded off on Zojila […]
