Pendency of large number of cheque bounce cases a serious concern: SC
New Delhi: Expressing “serious concern” over pendency of a large number of cheque bounce cases, the Supreme Court has said courts should encourage compounding of offences under the Negotiable Instruments Act if parties are willing to reach a compromise. A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah set aside the conviction of a man […]
Global recognition of ‘Papier Machie’ artwork
By: Mohammad Hanief Paper Machie is one of the oldest handicrafts which is deeply interwoven with the culture and tradition of Kashmiri society and whose legacy has been passed from one generation to another for centuries. Besides, it generates employment for hundreds and thousands of Kashmiri households. The locally manufactured Paper-machie products are brought to […]
Preventing heart diseases and promoting heart health
By: Dr. Bimal Chhajer In a world increasingly grappling with the repercussions of a global pandemic, it’s easy to forget about another silent killer that continues to claim countless lives every year—heart diseases. The recent data suggests that around 1.2 crore people have been infected globally, with a mortality rate of 5.4 lakh. India accounts […]
Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place
By: Ziyad Al-Aly Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force. The intense scientific effort that long […]
DC Srinagar chairs Annual General Body meeting of Zila Sanik Welfare Board
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, who is also the President Sainik Welfare Board chaired Annual General Body Meeting of Zila Sainik Welfare Board here at Meeting Hall of DC Complex Srinagar. At the outset DC / President Sainik Welfare Board took a detailed review of the functioning of Zila Sainik Welfare Board. […]
Tral-Pahalgam road continues to remain a distant dream, allege locals
Pulwama: The residents of Pahalgam belt in Anantnag district and Tral belt in Pulwama district have been demanding the construction of Tral-Pahalgam road for last several years but the project is yet to see the light of the day, residents alleged Friday. The residents of Lihindajan, Walarhama, Sallar, Kular, Liver and it’s adjacent areas in […]
Dr Kabir inspects functioning of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs department
SRINAGAR: The Department of Administrative Reforms, Inspections and Trainings conducted an administrative inspection of the Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs. The inspection was led by a team of senior officials headed by Secretary Technical Administrative Reforms, Inspections and Trainings, Dr. Abdul Kabir Dar. The team had detailed deliberations with the Director Food […]
Drug Control Authority Anantnag closes-down 02 Medical Establishments in Kokernag
ANANTNAG: In a concerted effort to enhance regulatory enforcement, the Drug Control Organization Anantnag conducted inspections in peripheral areas of Kokernag, including Khalar, Nagam, Vailoo, Soyan, Devalgam, Mathadoo, and Matigavran. During the operation, nearly 20 medical sale establishments were inspected and found to be compliant with the necessary regulations. However, the operations of two retail […]
