Stranded tourists find shelter in mosque amid heavy snowfall in Kashmir
Srinagar: In a heartwarming display of Kashmiri hospitality, locals in Gund, on the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway, opened the doors of a mosque to shelter a group of travellers stranded due to heavy snowfall. A dozen tourists from Punjab found themselves caught in the snowfall on Friday while returning from the Sonamarg area, officials said Their vehicles […]
Army unveils statue of Shivaji at eastern Ladakh’s Pangong Tso
New Delhi: The Indian Army has installed a statue of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji on the bank of Pangong lake at an altitude of 14,300 feet, a region that is close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the eastern Ladakh sector. The Army’s Leh-based 14 Corps said the inauguration of the […]
From Orchard to Oracle
By: Bashir Ahmad Dar Few weeks back, I strolled through my in law’s dense apple orchard located just a few kilometres from my residence, head heavy with some negative thoughts. The apple harvest had already concluded and the trees were bereft of any fruit hangings. My father in law had hired a well-known local pruner […]
Cold Weather and Cardiac Care
By: Dr.Pankaj Ranjan The drop in temperatures during winter isn’t just a concern for comfort—it can pose significant risks for heart health. Cold weather brings physiological changes that put extra strain on the heart, increasing the likelihood of heart attacks and other cardiac events. Understanding how winter impacts cardiovascular health and taking preventive steps can […]
Complexities of the reservation game
By: Mohammad Nadeem The reservation system in Jammu and Kashmir has been a contentious issue for decades. While it aims to provide opportunities to underprivileged sections of society, it has also led to concerns about fairness and equality. One aspect of this debate is the competition between open merit candidates and category candidates. This article […]
Deputy Chief Minister inspects departments; reviews functioning
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, conducted an inspection of various departments including Industries & Commerce, SICOP, JK Minerals, Geology Mining, Handicrafts Department. He also inspected working of Mechanical Engineering Department, Bikram Chowk Jammu. The Deputy Chief Minister had a detailed review of functioning of all these departments. He asked the concerned officers to step […]
DC Ganderbal assesses post-Snowfall situation
Oversees swift movement of stranded vehicles on Srinagar-Leh highway GANDERBAL: In the aftermath of fresh snowfall across Ganderbal district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir, along with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ganderbal, Raghav S, conducted an extensive on-ground inspection of Kangan Subdivision to evaluate the situation and oversee ongoing snow clearance operations. During the visit, […]
