International Mother’s Day
By: M Ahmad A mother can be described as the wellspring of joy and happiness in an individual’s life. She is the constant presence from the moment of a child’s birth through to their old age, supporting them in every stage of life. There is a saying that God cannot be everywhere, so He created […]
Creating a Wrong Opinion of Existing Circumstances
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Perceptions shape our understanding of reality. However, when perceptions are misguided or misinformed, they can lead to incorrect opinions about existing circumstances. Misjudging a situation can have profound consequences in personal relationships, workplaces, politics, or social discourse. This article explores the causes, effects, and ways to counter the development of incorrect […]
Primary responsibility to bridge trust deficit lies with Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday welcomed the announcement of the stoppage of military action by India and Pakistan, saying the primary responsibility to bridge the trust deficit lies with Islamabad, which must address New Delhi’s concerns regarding cross-border terrorism. In a statement here, the former chief minister emphasised the urgent need to […]
Spit science: Saliva is a great way to detect disease
By: Genecy Calado de Melo, Cathy E. Richards A few drops of saliva can now reveal what used to require a scalpel, a syringe or a scan. Scientists have developed ways to analyse spit for the tiniest traces of illness – from mouth cancer to diabetes, and even brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. Unlike blood tests […]
Pak Shelling: Villagers from 3 border districts in Kashmir forced to move to other areas
Srinagar: Residents of villages located near the Line of Control (LoC) in three districts of Kashmir are leaving their homes in droves as Pakistan has intensified its shelling of civilian areas over the last four days. Nearly 1.1 lakh people living along the LoC in Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara districts have moved to safer places […]
Blackout orders, restrictions withdrawn in Punjab after Indo-Pak ceasefire
Chandigarh: Authorities in Punjab withdrew orders pertaining to enforcement of blackout on Saturday evening after India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire. District administrations of Sangrur, Rupnagar and Fazilka withdrew blackout orders while authorities in districts like Jalandhar, Kapurthala and Patiala also cancelled restrictive orders. Several district authorities had earlier decided to enforce blackout […]
Political parties welcome ‘ceasefire’ between India, Pakistan
Srinagar: Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir Saturday welcomed the “ceasefire” between India and Pakistan and expressed hope of permanent peace in the region. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that the directors general of military operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air and sea […]
Govt official killed, two staff members critically injured in Pak shelling
Jammu: A senior government official was killed and his two staff members were critically injured in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir early Saturday, officials said. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, Raj Kumar Thapa and his two staff members were seriously injured when an artillery shell hit his residence in Rajouri town, the […]
