Congress moves SC to oppose pleas against 1991 places of worship law
New Delhi: The Congress has filed an intervention application in the Supreme Court to oppose the pleas challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, saying they are “motivated and malicious attempt to undermine established principles of secularism”. In the application, filed through Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, the party defended the law as […]
Smoking cessation and quality of Life
By: Mohammad Hanief Smoking affects everything from the appearance of your skin and nails to how your tissues, organs and even your DNA work. The effects of smoking on your body start the moment you light up a cigarette. Thousands of chemicals released from burning tobacco start their damaging journey before you’ve even taken a […]
Our Shared Mission: The FLN Journey in Jammu and Kashmir
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi When we talk about foundational literacy and numeracy, we are not just discussing a target or a policy initiative; we are addressing the core of our children’s future. FLN mission under National Education Policy 2020 has been the incredible transformation journey in which all of us teachers, parents, trainers, and administrators […]
Myeloma: Early Detection leads to better outcomes
By: Dr.Rayaz Ahmed Myeloma, also known as multiple myeloma, is a type of blood cancer that starts in plasma cells, an important part of the immune system. These abnormal plasma cells accumulate in the bone marrow, interfere with the production of healthy blood cells and cause a range of serious health problems. While myeloma is […]
Local industry pivotal in boosting economy, employment generation: Dy CM
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Thursday said that the local industry plays a pivotal role in employment generation besides helping in boosting the economy of a particular region. “The role of local industrial sector is of significant importance in ensuring that the economy of a particular area gets the necessary boost and the […]
Cross-country cycle expedition flagged off from Kashmir
Srinagar: A 4,000km cycle expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari began from here on Thursday to promote a pollution-free India. The expedition with several participants from Maharashtra, including two sexagenarians, was flagged off by the Deputy Inspector General, Central Kashmir Range, Rajiv Pande from the iconic Lal Chowk here. The cycle rally will travel across the […]
Locals rue dilapidated condition of Awantipora bridge
Say it can prove fatal anytime Pulwama: A big hole in the main bridge connecting Awantipora with Tral in Chandigram in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district can prove fatal anytime, say locals demanding the immediate attention of the higher ups. The residents of Chandigram said that the main bridge connecting Awantipora and Tral was constructed just […]
Sakeena Itoo inspects GMC, Associated Hospital Jammu, takes stock of medical facilities
Chairs meet, reviews progress on ongoing projects of GMC Inaugurates ICU at Super Speciality Hospital JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, conducted an extensive inspection of Government Medical College (GMC) and Super Speciality Hospital (SSH) Jammu to assess the medical facilities, evaluate ongoing works and ensure effective functioning […]