156 fixed-dose combination drugs used for fever, pain, allergies banned

New Delhi: The government has banned 156 widely sold fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs including antibacterial medicines used for fever, cold, allergies and pain, saying that they are “likely to involve risk to human beings”. FDC drugs are those which contain a combination of two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients in a fixed ratio and are […]
Japan’s net zero vision threatens green exports

By: Wesley Morgan Japan has a very clear vision of what the Asia-Pacific’s clean energy future looks like – decarbonisation, but done slowly and with a longer role for coal, oil and gas. It was on full display this week as energy ministers from nine South-East Asian nations, Japan and Australia gathered in Jakarta to […]
Hidden Health Crisis of Gallbladder Cancer
By: Dr. Neeraj Chaudhary Gallbladder cancer, although less talked about compared to other cancers, is a serious condition that requires more attention and awareness. Gallbladder cancer is a significant health concern in India. In 2022, India reported 21,780 new cases of gallbladder cancer, making it the second-highest in the world after China. With its subtle […]
Book Review: Ghoal- (Afsanche) by Dr Roquiya Jamal
Roquiya Jamal hailing from the Bhudruk district of Odisha is one of the towering fiction writers of India. Her stories are recognized and given a space by leading and widely read dailies and monthly journals across the subcontinent. Her first short story, Lashon Ke Sodagar was immensely appreciated by readers which catalyzed her passion to […]
Assembly Elections- 2024: Election Expenditure Observers review preparations for Assembly Elections in Anantnag

ANANTNAG: The Election Expenditure Observers for Anantnag District, Tamil Selvam S and Debjyoti Chakravarty Thursday chaired a meeting at Dak Bungalow Khanabal to review preparations for the ensuing Assembly Elections in all seven Assembly Constituencies of the District. During the meeting, District Election Officer (DEO) Anantnag, Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid and the Senior Superintendent of Police, […]
Assembly Elections- 2024: DEO Baramulla inspects Polling Stations in Rafiabad AC
BARAMULLA: In preparation for the upcoming assembly elections, the District Election Officer (DEO) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, accompanied by Returning Officer (RO) 08-Rafiabad Assembly Constituency (AC), Mohammad Ashraf Hakak, today conducted a thorough inspection of several designated polling stations in Rafiabad AC, here. The inspection focused on ensuring that all polling stations are equipped with Assured […]
District election office Srinagar sets up single window permission system for upcoming polls
Srinagar: District Election Office Srinagar has set up a single window permission system as per the guidelines of the Election Commission of India for the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir. An official said that keeping in view the guidelines of the poll body, district election officer Srinagar has set up a single window […]
Bellow Pulwama residents demand shifting of health centre to community hall
Pulwama: The residents of the Bellow area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have demanded shifting of the health centre to the local community hall. The residents of the Bellow area said that the health centre in the village is functioning from a rented room with no facilities. They said that if the health centre is […]
DGP decorates Mubassir Latifi with DIG rank
Srinagar: The Director General of Police (DGP) R.R. Swain pinned DIG rank to IPS officer, Mubassir Latifi in a simple piping ceremony held at Police Headquarters here Thursday. ADGP (Headquarters and Coordinated) PHQ, M.K Sinha was present on the occasion. The DGP congratulated the officer for his well-deserved functional promotion, calling it a moment of […]
SWD, International Islamic School Srinagar Organizes awareness Programme
PSAJK President Urges Strict Measures to Safeguard Women’s Dignity Srinagar: The International Islamic School Peerbagh, Srinagar, in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, organized a significant program under the “SAKHI Women’s Protection” initiative. The event focused on addressing domestic violence and other critical issues affecting women, reinforcing a shared commitment to protecting women’s rights and […]