Aging Population and Intergenerational Gaps
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad As global life expectancy increases and birth rates decline, societies worldwide are experiencing a demographic shift toward older populations. According to the United Nations, the number of people aged 65 and above is projected to double by 2050. While this aging population is a sign of medical and technological advancement, it […]
A perfect legislature
By: Mohammad Iqbal Mughal In democratic societies, the legislative assembly stands as the highest temple of discourse, debate, and decision-making. It is the place where representatives of the people deliberate on matters of public interest and shape policies that determine the future of generations. However, when this sacred space of dialogue descends into chaos—marked by […]
The Silent Luminary: Remembering Baqir Sahab
By: Aubaid Akhoon The renowned Aga family of Kashmir traces its roots to the Budgam district, a region known for its spiritual legacy and cultural depth. The family’s noble lineage began with Hakeem Syed Hyder, a revered spiritual healer and guide, who settled in Budgam approximately 150 years ago. Through his wisdom and piety, he […]
JKRLM engages OMPLIS, Kudumbashree NRO to bolster institutional support
CS takes stock of proposals put forth by these national organizations JAMMU: In a significant stride towards strengthening the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, chaired a high level meeting with representatives of renowned national organizations, Kudumbashree National Resource Organization (NRO) and Organisation for Management of Poverty and Livelihood Improvement […]
Kulgam, Shopian admins directed to assess hailstorm damages
Govt to provide compensation of affected families: Sakeena Itoo SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo has expressed deep concern over the widespread damage caused by recent hailstorm which severely impacted orchards and farmlands in several areas of Kulgam and Shopian districts. The Minister said that this weather calamity […]
Seven hardcore criminals arrested in Samba, weapons seized
Jammu: Seven alleged hardcore criminals were arrested and sharp-edged weapons were seized in Samba district on Saturday, police said. The criminals were roaming in a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) when they were intercepted and arrested by police near AIIMS Vijaypur, a police spokesman said. He identified the arrested accused as Yaqoob Ali alias “Yuka”, Ismail […]
Three drug peddlers held with 22 gm heroin worth lakhs in Udhampur
Jammu: Three alleged drug smugglers including two residents of Delhi were arrested along with 22 grams of heroin worth lakhs in Udhampur district on Saturday, police said. Another drug peddler was booked under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in the district, a police spokesperson said. Three […]
Moderate quake with epicentre in Afghanistan shakes JK
Srinagar: A moderate-intensity earthquake with its epicentre in Afghanistan shook Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said and added there were no reports of any loss of life or damage to property. A 5.8-magnitude quake hit the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region, with the epicentre at a longitude of 71.20 degrees east and a latitude of 36.10 […]
Police attaches vehicle used in Terror activities under UAPA
Srinagar: Police in Budgam attached a vehicle belonging to a known terrorist associate under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, a police spokesman said Saturday. The seized vehicle, an Innova bearing Registration No. JK01AT-7604, Engine No. EG4HJ17B4979, and Chassis No. MD626EG40J1H49448, was linked to a terror module and in possession of Mudasir Ahmad Rather, […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Budgam
Srinagar: Police in Budgam arrested a drug peddler in Budgam and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Karipora Crossing near Railway Station Budgam, intercepted a suspicious person identified as Sajad Rafiq Bhat son of Rafiq Ahmad Bhat resident of […]
