Precision without pain

By: Dr Devendra Kumar Babbar For many patients, the word ‘surgery’ still brings to mind long hospital stays, painful stitches, and weeks of slow recovery. This fear often leads people to delay treatment, especially for urological problems like kidney tumors or prostate issues. In India, prostate enlargement affects nearly 60 percent of men over the […]
New flight to space: Axiom-4 and India’s global recognition
By: Priyanka Saurabh The Axiom-4 mission is a historic moment in India’s space history. With the participation of Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, this mission has become not just a technological achievement but a symbol of India’s presence on the global stage. This mission, in collaboration with America’s Axiom-4 Space and NASA, has taken […]
CS chairs NRLM meet, calls for transforming rural women into successful entrepreneurs

SRINAGAR: In a move to empower rural women and foster self-reliance, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Monday chaired a meeting to review the performance of the Jammu & Kashmir National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) here with the prime objective of transforming women registered with NRLM across the UT’s rural areas into successful entrepreneurs. On this occasion […]
Special arrangements made to facilitate Amarnath pilgrims’ participation in Tawi ‘aarti’
Jammu: Special arrangements have been put in place to facilitate the participation of Amarnath pilgrims in Tawi ‘aarti’ which is starting here from July 1, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Commissioner Devansh Yadav said on Monday. The ‘Suryaputri’ Tawi aarti at the riverfront in the heart of the city is a significant step towards reviving Jammu’s […]
Revenue official arrested for bribery in Kathua
Jammu: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday arrested a revenue official for taking a bribe for attestation of mutation in Kathua district, an officer said. Liaquat Ali, posted as patwari in Thuthay Chak Tehsil of Hiranagar, was caught red-handed by a trap team, taking a bribe of Rs 30,000 from the complainant for entering his […]
Lightning strikes house on outskirts of Jammu, family escapes unhurt
Jammu: A house on the outskirts of Jammu city was struck by lightning on Monday, causing significant damage to it. Fortunately, the family of three residing in it escaped unhurt, officials said. The incident took place in Dhinady Khurd village of Bishnah tehsil in Jammu district. “Lightning struck our house around 7:30 am, resulting in […]
Lt Guv inaugurates SASB’s Yatri Niwas at Pantha Chowk Srinagar
Yatri Niwas has been built through donation, will accommodate 1300 pilgrims SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday inaugurated the Yatri Niwas of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar and dedicated the new facility to Shri Amarnath Ji pilgrims. The Yatri Niwas has been built through donation and it will accommodate 1300 pilgrims. […]
Emergency pump installation revives irrigation lifeline for Pampore farmers

Pulwama: In a significant development for the agricultural community of Pampore, authorities on the directions of MLA Hasnain Masoodi took swift action to address a severe irrigation crisis that had left paddy farmers in distress across several villages, including Lethpora, Shar Shali, Ladhoo, Khrunchoo, and Dusoo. An official said that the station had recently become […]
Four drug peddlers held in Udhampur
Jammu: Four alleged drug peddlers were arrested along with narcotic substances including heroin in Udhampur district on Monday, police said. Jeevan Kumar and Sunil Kumar, both residents of Jaganoo village, were arrested after 9.40 gm of heroin worth about Rs 6 lakh was recovered from their possession at Tikri on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, a […]
Director Handicrafts & Handloom Deptt Mussrat Islam bereaved
SRINAGAR: The Officers and the Officials of the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir Monday held a condolence meeting at the Directorate Office here to express profound grief and solidarity with Mussrat Islam, Director, Handicrafts and Handloom Department, on the sad demise of his father. The meeting was attended by senior officers and staff members […]