Speedy trials of corruption cases needed
Why do the corrupt go scot free in our country, is a question that haunts almost every soul? The corrupt in most of the cases manage to escape the law using various loopholes and as such the peoples trust in the system gets shattered. Importantly, corruption cases across India require speedy trials to ensure justice […]
Kishtwar’s Fragile Himalayas Face Rising Threat of Glacial Floods
By: Navaid Ahmed The serene valleys and snow-clad peaks of Kishtwar, tucked away in the Western Himalayas, hide a looming danger that could unleash devastation on an unprecedented scale. A recent comprehensive risk assessment for the year 2024–25 has issued a chilling warning: Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) pose one of the gravest threats to […]
Spell it right
By: Dr. Satyawan Saurabh The Punjab-Haryana High Court has recently given an order that will leave a deep impact on the health system of not only Haryana-Punjab but the entire country. The court clearly said that doctors will now have to write the prescriptions of patients clearly. It would be better if doctors write their […]
Div Com reviews status of Srinagar Smart City projects
Calls for completion of projects within timelines SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg reviewed the physical and financial status of Srinagar Smart City projects in a meeting held here, on Monday. Besides, Commissioner SMC Fazlul Haseeb, the meeting was attended by Chief Engineers of I&FC, KPDCL, PWD R&B, SSCL, Joint Commissioner SMC, General […]
Education Minister reviews Academic, Administrative functioning of BGSBU
Calls for facilitating students from remote, marginalized communities SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo Monday conducted a comprehensive review of the academic and administrative functioning of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Rajouri, in a high-level meeting held at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Vice Chancellor, BGSBU, Prof. Jawaid Iqbal; Additional Chief […]
Army says infiltration attempt along LoC was foiled in Poonch
Jammu: The Army on Monday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar Sector of Poonch district, officials said. An official said that troops guarding the border noticed a group of terrorists trying to sneak into this side near Dabbi village of Balakote in the early hours on Monday. He said […]
Dental Clinic in Bandipora closed for flouting norms
BANDIPORA: Authorities in Bandipora has ordered closure of a dental clinic behind Khadim Market in the town, after it was found flouting prescribed rules, regulations, and guidelines. The orders for its closure were issued during an inspection. The said clinic was observed to be operating without requisite infrastructure and qualified staff as mandated under health […]
Teenage boy’s body retrieved from river in Reasi
Jammu: The body of a 15-year-old boy was retrieved from a river in Reasi district on Monday, officials said. A 45-year-old Zulfan Bano and her son, Basharat Ahmed, were washed away in flash floods after they slipped into the Sadole nallah in the Mahore area on Sunday night. The woman’s body was recovered last night, […]
PM, HM will ensure all the help to the affected families to reconstruct their lives: LG Sinha
Jammu, Sep 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha earlier today, accompanied Union Home Minister Amit Shah to survey the rain and flood affected areas of Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor in a statement said: “My heart goes out to the families of those who have lost their loved ones and those who have suffered loss of property […]
Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting on flood relief measures in JK
Jammu, Sep 1 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah Monday chaired a high-level meeting on flood relief measures at the Raj Bhawan here after a whirlwind tour of some flood-hit areas in this winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The meeting is being attended by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, […]