Improving Healthcare in Government Hospitals
By: Dr. Rizwan Rumi The state of healthcare in India, particularly in government hospitals, remains a critical concern. Despite strides in medical technology and increased funding, many challenges persist, including accessibility, quality of care, and transparency. To ensure that government hospitals serve the public effectively, especially the poor, comprehensive reforms are needed. This article outlines […]
Results are looking promising for a combined COVID and flu vaccine
By: Jaya Dantas Earlier this week, Moderna announced positive results for its phase 3 clinical trial of a combined vaccine against COVID and influenza. So what exactly did the trial find? And what sort of impact would a two-in-one COVID and flu vaccine have on public health? Let’s take a look. Combination vaccines are already […]
Father’s Day Special: A Tribute to my grandfather Syed Abdul Rashid Gilani
By: Syed Majid Gilani Reflecting on the people who have shaped and influenced my early life, one person stands at the top of my mind Syed Abdul Rashid Gilani, my late grandfather. Born in the year 1927 at ‘Khanquah Moulla,Srinagar to Maulana Syed Mohammad Yasin Shah Gilani. My grandfather Abaji, was a pass-out of the […]
DC Jammu stresses rainwater harvesting as crucial
JAMMU: Deputy Commissioner, Sachin Kumar Vaishya has placed emphasis on implementing rainwater harvesting in rural areas. Considering the challenges of the future, he says, it is important that all officers involved in rural development integrate rainwater harvesting schemes and initiatives into their work. In a meeting with Block Development Officers, Deputy Commissioner assessed the progress […]
Police asks people not to pay heed to rumours
Jammu: A video showing a Bolero vehicle with plain-clothes men carrying weapons went viral triggering panic among people, thereby prompting the police to clarify that the vehicle was ferrying the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel. Some people shared a video on Facebook and other social media platforms questioning security for allowing such a suspicious […]
‘Man-eater’ Leopard captured in Uri north Kashmir
Uri: The Department of Wildlife on Saturday successfully captured a ‘man-eater’ leopard at Zamboor Pattan in Uri of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The leopard is suspected to be the same that mauled a four-year-old girl to death some ten days before in Zamboor Pattan, even as making abortive bids on few other locals. Following the […]
Road mishap claims life of Biker, his pillion mate in Baramlla north Kashmir
Srinagar: A biker and his pillion rider were killed after the two-wheeler they were riding on met with a fatal road accident in Pattan area of Baramulla district. As per reports, a bike bearing number JK09-7294 met with an accident at Tappar Payeen in Pattan, resulting in critical injuries to the two persons riding on […]
Narco-terror module busted in Kupwara’s Karnah, three held: Police
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police busted a narco-terror module in Karnah area of Kupwara district by arresting three persons and subsequently recovering heroin along with arms and ammunition. A police spokesperson said that following an input that an individual was trying to find purchasers for heroin, a trap was laid by the police and Army […]
