Intermittent fasting: Is it the calories or carbs that count?
By: Adam Collins Intermittent fasting is not only a useful tool for weight loss, it’s also shown to have many benefits for metabolic health – independent of weight loss. Yet many people may find intermittent fasting to be a challenge, especially if following the 5:2 version of the diet where calories are severely restricted two […]
CS pushes for swift claim settlements, financial inclusion of all in J&K
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the implementation status of various financial inclusion and social security schemes of the Government of India being executed through banks and financial institutions in J&K. Besides Principal Secretary, APD and Principal Secretary, Finance Departments, the meeting was attended by MD, J&K Bank; […]
Cheating the farmer
By: Dr. Satyawan Saurabh India is an agricultural country. We have been learning this sentence in schools since the first grade, but the question is, does the heart of India really beat with the farmers? Do governments, banking institutions, and economic policymakers respect this agricultural dominance? Recently, a video from Rajasthan revived this question, where […]
War has long-term effect but Cong stands with govt in its decision: Karra
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Tuesday said an India-Pakistan war can have long-term consequences but his party stands firmly with the government on any action it chooses to take against the Pahalgam massacre perpetrators. His comments come amid the Centre asking several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 […]
VPN use banned in Doda for two months
Jammu: Authorities in Doda here have prohibited the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPN), citing public safety, cybersecurity, and integrity of digital governance in the district, an official spokesperson said on Tuesday. The Doda administration also issued strict prohibitory orders against hate speech, provocative statements and acts that incite violence, he said. Quoting an order […]
India’s response to Pahalgam attack should be effective: Owaisi
Srinagar: AIMIM supremo Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday called for an effective response from India to last month’s “barbaric and cowardly” terror attack in Pahalgam. The Hyderabad MP also sought an inquiry into the death of a Kulgam man, who was allegedly picked up by security forces for questioning in the aftermath of the April 22 […]
JK students urge Amit Shah to withdraw DU circular seeking personal details
Varsity cites safety New Delhi: A Delhi University (DU) directive asking students from Jammu and Kashmir to submit personal details has triggered a sharp reaction from the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), which has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking withdrawal of the “discriminatory” circular. The University, however, has defended the move, […]
Pakistani intruder arrested along LoC in Poonch
Jammu: A 26-year-old Pakistani intruder was arrested along the Line of Control in Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said. The arrest came amid a diplomatic flare-up between India and Pakistan and almost daily ceasefire violations on the borders in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed. Waqas, […]
JMC raids warehouse in Jammu, seizes 40 metric tonnes of polythene
Jammu: The Jammu Municipal Corporation has seized about 40 metric tonnes of polythene from a warehouse here as part of a crackdown on storage and distribution of banned materials, an official said on Tuesday. JMC Commissioner Devansh Yadav, who led the operation in Rajiv Nagar area of Narwal on Monday night, said the seized polythene […]
Officials in Jammu review plan to enhance facilities for Amarnath Yatra
Jammu: Authorities in Jammu have reviewed a development plan to enhance civic amenities for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, officials said on Tuesday. The review focused on improving infrastructure and sanitation to ensure a smooth experience for thousands of devotees expected to participate in the annual pilgrimage to the revered 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine in the […]
