The Illusion of Happiness
By: Shahid Ul Islam In a world that often equates outward appearances with emotional well-being, many individuals grapple with an unsettling reality: they wear a mask of happiness while silently battling inner turmoil. This phenomenon, often referred to as “smiling depression,” highlights the stark contrast between one’s external demeanour and internal emotional state. This disconnect […]
Awantipora, Tral residents complain erratic power supply

Pulwama: The residents of Awantipora and Tral hamlets of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have alleged that power development department is resorting to unscheduled power cuts in the area even though government hasn’t changed the power schedule yet. Locals from these area said that though winter power schedule hasn’t been announced but the area is witnessing […]
Timely Trial Protection under the Constitution
By: Asia Jan One of the most unquestionable legal maxims in human history is “justice delayed is justice denied.” This concept serves as the foundation for the right to a speedy trial and other rights intended to speed up the judicial system since it is unjust for the person who was hurt to have little […]
Minor girl mauled to death by stray dogs in Pulwama
Srinagar: An eight-year-old girl was mauled to death by stray dogs in the Pulwama district of south Kashmir, officials said on Monday. They said Zobia Gulzar, a resident of the Beighpora locality in Awantipora, was attacked by the dogs near her house. The minor girl was rushed to a local hospital but was referred to […]
J&K paper leak case: ED attaches property worth over Rs 1 crore
Srinagar: The Enforcement Directorate on Monday attached four immovable properties worth over Rs 1 crore in paper leak case linked to Jammu and Kashmir common entrance test 2012. In a post on X, the federal agency stated that it has provisionally attached four immovable properties worth Rs 1.31 crore belonging to Sajad Hussain Bhat, Mohammad […]
Aijaz Asad reviews progress on ‘Himayat’ scheme
Calls for skill gap analysis, job fairs for enhanced outreach SRINAGAR: Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR), Mohammad Aijaz Asad, on Monday chaired a meeting to review progress on Himayat Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on evaluating the progress and future of the scheme aimed at skilling and employing rural […]
DDC Shopian visits NH- 444 sites
Interacts with land owners, listens to compensation issues, removes bottlenecks SHOPIAN: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar visited various areas of Shopian including Nowgam, Vehil, Awand, Dachpora, Sharadpora and Habdipora and interacted with the people of these villages with regard to land acquisition process for NH-444. The National Highway-444 is an […]
DC Shopian inspects health care facilities at Community Health Centre Zainapora
Inspects ongoing work of GDC Zainapora SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar inspected the quality of medical services, attendance of staff and patient care in Government Community Health Centre (CHC), Zainapora, Shopian during his visit to the sub division. The DC inspected the General ward, OPD, Surgical Ward, Gynae Ward and […]
Government Medical College Srinagar welcomes New MBBS Batch
SRINAGAR: Government Medical College Srinagar welcomed the new MBBS Batch 2024 in a grand function held here. During the event, freshers were introduced to the Heads of Departments, faculty members, administration, and also other staff associated with academics, marking the beginning of their medical journey. On the occasion, students were briefed about the college’s rules […]
Social Welfare Deptt Budgam organises series of Awareness programmes on Drug Abuse
BUDGAM: Under the aegis of ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’, Department of Social Welfare Budgam organized a series of awareness programmes on drug abuse at various educational institutions to aware students about drug abuse and to save the society from drug menace. About hundreds of students and staff members participated in the awareness programmes. Speaking on […]