Are plant-based burgers really bad for our heart?
By: Evangeline Mantzioris We’re hearing a lot about ultra-processed foods and the health effects of eating too many. And we know plant-based foods are popular for health or other reasons. So it’s not surprising new research out this week including the health effects of ultra-processed, plant-based foods is going to attract global attention. And the […]
DC Srinagar greets people on Urs Shah-e-Hamdan (RA)

Says Hazrat Ameer-e-Kabeer (RA) encouraged people to live a life of piety, discipline SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat has felicitated people on the auspicious occasion of Urs of Hazrat Ameer-e-Kabeer, Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA). In his message، Dr۔ Bilal said that Hazrat Ameer-e-Kabeer, Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA) has […]
Discrepancies uncovered during inspection of private drug de-addiction centres in Jammu
Jammu: A surprise inspection of various private drug de-addiction centres here uncovered ‘significant discrepancies’ in record-keeping and operational protocols, an official said on Thursday. The inspection of multiple private facilities was conducted by officials headed by additional magistrates Ansuyal Jamwal and Shishir Gupta on the directions of Jammu District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya, the official […]
Police attaches two-storeyed house of terrorist associate
Srinagar: Police on Thursday attached a two-storeyed house of a terrorist associate in Anantnag district of south Kashmir, officials said here. Riyaz Ahmad Bhat’s house, located at Lohar Senzi in the Gadole area of the district, was attacked by police on the orders of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the official […]
Lt Governor greets people on Jyeshtha Ashtami
SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings and good wishes on the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami, which is being celebrated tomorrow. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami, I extend my warm wishes to everyone, especially our Kashmiri Pandit brothers and sisters for their success, […]
In a first, road connecting Zarihad Tral village gets macadamised

Pulwama: For the very first time, a road connecting Zarihad village in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district was macadamised by the authorities, thus putting an end to the decades-long miseries and sufferings of the people. The residents of Zarihad village were very excited after seeing the vital road macadamised for the first time […]
Secretary DDMRR&R reviews development projects
Assesses public grievances at Sathra POONCH: Secretary, Department of Disaster Management, Relief Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DDMRR&R), Anil Koul, Thursday visited Sathra and convened a public darbar to assess and address grievances and demands of locals. The public outreach program was attended by people from various parts of Sathra block, who raised their issues including early […]
DC Kathua finalises arrangements for smooth conduct of JKSSB Exam
KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Dr. Rakesh Minhas finalized the preparations for the upcoming JKSSB examination, in a meeting held at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex in Kathua. The JKSSB written examination for the post of Supervisor is scheduled for June 23 2024, from 11 am to 1 pm. The DC held detailed […]
DC Ramban reviews SANJY-2024 arrangements
RAMBAN: The Deputy Commissioner, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, conducted a comprehensive review meeting Thursday to assess and finalize the preparations for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2024. The annual pilgrimage is set to commence on June 29, 2024. The meeting was attended virtually by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Varunjeet Singh Charak, ACR, S Harpal Singh, ACD […]
DC Samba reviews arrangements for Baba Sidh Goria Mela, Eid Ul Adha
SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba, Abhishek Sharma, convened a comprehensive meeting Thursday at the Conference Hall, DC Office Samba, to review and finalize the arrangements for the upcoming Baba Sidh Goria Mela, Eid Ul Adha, and International Yoga Day celebrations. The annual Baba Sidh Goria Mela in village Swankha is scheduled for June 16, 2024. Eid […]