Smoking capital of India
Just last week we observed the ‘World No Tobacco Day’ with much fanfare and loud commitments to get rid of tobacco use, and halt its ill impact on the health of the citizens here. However, the ground reports and data suggests that mere observance of the day and loud shouts will not serve the purpose […]
Learning the lesson hard way
By: Dr. Satyawan Saurabh While the COVID-19 lockdown shook the world economy five years ago, it also brought relief to the environment. The decline in air pollution, greenhouse gases and industrial emissions proved that it is possible to improve nature. Rivers became clean, skies appeared blue, and the air became pure. This article points to […]
Entering a New Age of Time
By: Submitted by Sahil Swe Imagine waking up one day to discover that there are twenty-five (25) hours in a day instead of the usual twenty-four. It might sound like a concept taken from a science fiction novel, but it is a real possibility that scientists are increasingly considering. Recent studies have revealed that the […]
CS calls for timely completion of SBM 2.0, AMRUT projects
Emphasises month-wise work plan formulation, fortnightly progress report SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday directed the officers to ensure completion of all projects being executed under AMRUT 2.0 and SBM 2.0 on top priority across the Union Territory. While chairing a high-level meeting held in this regard, the Chief Secretary reviewed the progress on various […]
Trader’s association delegation, sports personalities call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: A delegation of Traders Association, Lal Chowk Srinagar led by its President Mohammad Iqbal Khan called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Monday, an official spokesman said. He said that the members of the delegation put forth important matters pertaining to the improvement of civic amenities at Lal Chowk and other issues of traders’ […]
Police arrest three drug peddlers
Srinagar: Police arrested three drug peddlers in Kupwara, Sopore and Kulgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that a police team at a checkpoint established at Drugmulla Market intercepted a suspicious person identified as Shahrukh Shafi Mir son of Mohammad Shafi Mir resident of Kupwara. During search, […]
Minor boy dies after falling into water trench in Ganderbal
Ganderbal: A two-year-old boy died after accidentally slipping into a water trench, located in the lawn of his residential house at Gagingear area Gund. Locals said that, the tragic incident occurred when the child was playing in the lawns. The deceased has been identified as Mahir Ahmad Chohan, son of Gulzar Ahmad, a resident of […]
