A welcome move
Tourism seems to be picking up in Kashmir Valley after a lull of almost eight weeks after the deadly terror attack in scenic Pahalgam left 26 people dead in April this year. The administration which has been working overtime to ensure that tourists retrun to the valley on Tuesday announced opening of several parks across […]
The Silent killer
By: Dr. Deepankar Vatsa Heart attacks have long been associated with dramatic chest pain and older age. But in recent years, a silent and deeply concerning trend has emerged as young adults in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s are increasingly falling victim to heart attacks, and in many cases, without any warning signs at […]
SDD unveils HSDP for mega skilling of JK populace
CS lays emphasis on achieving set targets SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is all set to embark on a transformative journey in skill development with the unveiling of Holistic Skill Development Plan (HSDP), a comprehensive strategy aimed at creating a future-ready workforce and fostering sustainable economic growth. The plan was presented to Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, […]
The Hidden Power of our gut
By: Dr Aftab jan For centuries, the gut was considered nothing more than a food-processing organ—a system that chewed, digested, absorbed nutrients, and expelled waste. But ground breaking scientific research in the last two decades has completely transformed our understanding of the human digestive system. Today, the gut is recognized as one of the most […]
Arrangements finalized for upcoming Amarnath Yatra in Samba
Jammu: All arrangements, including a multi-tier security deployment, were finalized in Samba district on Tuesday for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, an official said. The arrangements were finalized at a meeting chaired by Samba Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma and among others attended by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Virender Singh Manhas to ensure a seamless and […]
Four inter-state drug peddlers held with contraband substance in Jammu
Jammu: Four inter-state drug peddlers including a juvenile were arrested along with narcotic substances in three districts of the Jammu region on Tuesday, police said. The raids took place in Samba, Kathua and Udhampur districts. Amarish Kumar, a resident of Piparpanti Koila Khagaria in Bihar, was nabbed after 1.6 kg of ganja was recovered from […]
Police books drug peddler under PIT NDPS
Srinagar: Police in Sopore booked a notorious drug peddler, identified as Ajaz Ahmad Najar son of Ghulam Din Najar resident of Mumkakh Batpora Sopore, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS), a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that the accused had been involved in multiple narcotics-related […]
Pinglena Pulwama residents demand ‘raising’ of transformer from ground level
Say in present form and place transformer can put lives at risk Pulwama: The residents of Bhat Mohalla, Pinglena in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have raised serious concerns over the dangerously low height of an electric transformer in their locality. Locals said that there is immediate need for lifting the transformer and replace its deteriorating […]
MLA Bandipora secures ₹11.05 Cr under centrally sponsored ‘Samagra Plan’
BANDIPORA: Bandipora, MLA Nizamuddin Bhat has secured a total of ₹11.05 crore under the centrally sponsored Samagra Shiksha plan. This major allocation aims to breathe new life into the constituency’s academic institutions by addressing long-pending infrastructural gaps and pushing for overall educational upliftment, the MLA’s office stated Tuesday. Of the total amount, ₹5.97 crore has […]
Criminal detained under PSA in Samba
Jammu: An alleged criminal was on Tuesday detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Samba district, police said. Ayoub Ahmed, the man detained, is named in 16 FIRs registered at different police stations in Rajbagh, Kathua in Kathua district, Bahu Fort, Gangyal, Arnia, Nagrota in Jammu and Bari Brahmana in Samba district, said […]
