The Silent Epidemic
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in the Post-Pandemic Era By: Narayanan Kizhumundayur The COVID-19 pandemic, while primarily a public health emergency of unprecedented scale, also triggered a parallel and far more silent epidemic—one that continues to grow in the shadows: the mental health crisis. Though nations have reopened, masks are off, and economies are on […]
Justice for Devadasis
Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, The proposed Karnataka Devadasi (Prevention, Prohibition, Relief & Rehabilitation) Bill marks a long overdue but progressive shift in eradicating a dehumanizing tradition. Recognizing Devadasi children as legitimate heirs with rights to property, and facilitating paternity through DNA finally confronts institutional apathy. However, enforcement must not echo past failures conviction […]
CM reviews functioning of Cooperative Banks
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting on the functioning of Cooperative Banks across Jammu and Kashmir here at the Civil Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Minister for Cooperatives Javid Ahmad Dar, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of […]
Punjab livestock trade issues: Minister Satish Sharma assures JK traders of swift action
SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Transport, IT and Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma, has taken serious cognizance of reports alleging harassment and obstruction faced by Jammu & Kashmir’s livestock traders at the hands of certain cattle fair contractors in Punjab. During an interaction with the representatives of the All […]
Resident doctor assaulted at SMHS
Colleagues protest, demand action Srinagar: A resident doctor from Uttar Pradesh was allegedly assaulted by an attendant of a patient at SMHS hospital late last night, following which his colleagues held a protest, demanding action against the culprit. According to details, Dr Shahnawaz was allegedly assaulted by an attendant late last night in the hospital’s […]
MD Jal Jeevan Mission reviews the progress on ground water based schemes
SRINAGAR: Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Khurshid Ahmad Shah, Wednesday convened a review meeting of Jal Shakti (PHE) circles and divisions of Kashmir province at Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. The meeting was convened to discuss the progress on ground water based schemes being executed in Kashmir province. The meeting was attended by Superintending Engineers, Hydraulic […]
Div Com reviews preparations for Independence Day celebrations, conduct of Tiranga Rally
SRINAGAR: In view of the upcoming Independence Day, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, convened a meeting on Wednesday to chalk out thorough arrangements for the celebration of national festival. Besides IGP Kashmir, V K Birdi, the meeting was attended by DIG Kashmir, Deputy Commissioners, SSPs, and senior officials from various departments viz. […]
Power shutdown announced for several areas
SRINAGAR: According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out the works of augmentation of 33 KV Budgam Parthan line, shutdown of 33KV Budgam Watrehail Tap line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Station at Watrehail shall remain off while power supply to Watrehail, Samsaan, Parthan, Watrehail PHE Substation and […]
Speaker chairs High Level Apex Committee meet at Srinagar
Reviews NeVA implementation SRINAGAR: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather, Wednesday chaired the High Level Apex Committee (HLAC) meeting at Assembly Complex to review progress on implementation of National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The meeting was attended by MLAs Justice (Retd.) Hasnain Masoodi, Nizamuddin […]
Lt Guv condoles loss of lives in Badora, Reasi
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has condoled the loss of lives due to the tragic landslide incident at Badora area of Reasi district. “The landslide incident at Badora in Reasi is saddening. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved family members who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the […]
