Potable water a necessity
Every now and then we write in our columns about the lack of basic facilities in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir. The two main issues that have still been left unresolved are providing safe drinking water to the people and helping them achieve a good network of roads. Jammu and Kashmir has abundant water […]
Drug addiction-causes and concerns
M Ahmad International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on 26 June 2021. This day is celebrated to spread awareness against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking which are important issues of current times. Substance abuse and the illicit trafficking of drugs is an evil in our society and disorientation among a majority […]
Letter to the Editor
Boost Indian toys industry Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a boost in the Indian toys industry and emphasising the importance of toys in children’s early development. India’s portion of the world toy market is only approximately 1.5 billion dollars, and we import about 80 per cent of toys, thus rupee carols are in […]
Teaching them to apologize
Vijay Garg Many child experts believe that children should not be forced to say ‘sorry’ for doing something wrong. However, this does not mean that children should be left to fend for themselves. Adults should take the opportunity to teach children why their behavior was wrong and at the same time learn about good purification. […]
Nandichool: The Nature Marvel
Zulafqar Ahmed Nature has bestowed Poonch with incredible beauty. Snow capped mountains, lash green valleys, danced forests, glittering lakes, pleasant climate, varieties of floura and fauna enriches the beauty of Poonch. There are many beautiful places in district Poonch like JabbiToti, Noorpur, Sawjian, Buffliaz, Dana Shahsataar, and Loran. Among these stunning places Loran is one […]
It is safe to donate a Kidney
Dr. Sudeep Singh Sachdev Due to changing lifestyles and an increased prevalence of diabetes and high blood pressure, the number of patients suffering from kidney disease has increased significantly over the past few years. Most of these patients are on maintenance dialysis awaiting kidney transplant and one in three patients don’t have a compatible donor […]
11 Covid-19 Deaths, 448 Fresh Cases in JK
Srinagar, June 24: Jammu and Kashmir reported 448 new covid-19 cases while 11 more people succumbed to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. They said 183 of fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 265 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total count to 313476. Regarding deaths, the officials said […]
First survey of migratory nomadic population initiated in J&K
SRINAGAR, JUNE 24: Jammu and Kashmir Government has initiated first enumeration and survey of migratory tribal population in higher reaches with an aim to formulate plan for extending benefits to migratory population for their socio-economic upliftment. The survey will serve as baseline for allocation of funds for different schemes planned to cover the migratory population. […]
Meeting at PM’s residence on JK ends
New Delhi, June 24: After more than three-hour-long meeting between Jammu and Kashmir political leaders and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said five demands –– grant statehood soon, conduct Assembly elections to restore democracy, rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits in J&K, all political detainees should be released and on domicile rules –– […]
Saudi Aramco chairman to join Reliance board
Mumbai, Jun 24 (PTI) Saudi Aramco chairman and head of the Kingdom’s cash-rich wealth fund PIF Yasir Othman Al-Rumayyan will join the board of Reliance Industries Ltd as an independent director in a precursor to a USD 15 billion deal. Reliance Chairman and Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, who had two years back disclosed the […]