Three CRPF personnel killed, 10 injured as vehicle falls into gorge at Basantgarh Udhampur
Udhampur, Aug 7: Three CRPF personnel were killed while over 10 others sustained injuries—five of them critically—after a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident and plunged into a deep gorge in Basantgarh area of Udhampur district on Thursday. Official sources said that the CRPF vehicle was on its way to a location […]
Govt bans 25 books for propagating ‘false narrative and secessionism’
Srinagar, Aug 7 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government has declared the publication of 25 books, including those written by famous authors like Moulana Moudadi, Arundhati Roy, A G Noorani, Victoria Schofield and David Devadas, as forfeited for “promoting false narratives and glorifying terrorism”. “It has come to the notice of the Government, that certain […]
Ready to pay personal price to protect farmers’ interest: PM
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India will never compromise the interests of its farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers, asserting that he would be ready to pay any price. “For us, farmers’ interest is the foremost priority. India will never compromise the interests of farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers. […]
WHO updates recommendations on use of antibiotics for COVID-19 patients
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised against the use of antibiotics even in patients with severe Covid when a concurrent bacterial infection is not suspected. The global health body has released updated recommendations for the clinical management of people with Covid which, it said, are based on evidence generated […]
Notification for vice president’s election issued; nomination process begins
NEW DELHI, Jul 7 (PTI): The Election Commission issued a notification on Thursday for the September 9 election to the vice president’s post, kickstarting the nomination process. According to the notification, August 21 is the last date for filing nominations, while the documents will be scrutinised on August 22. August 25 is the last date […]
Kashmir’s Saffron Sector Shrinking Rapidly
Farmers Fear Complete Collapse within 5 Years By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Kashmir’s iconic saffron sector is facing a steep decline as both the area under cultivation and total production have seen drastic reductions over the past decade. Official data reveals that saffron production has dropped by more than 67 percent, from 8.0 metric tonnes […]
Feeling the pain
The past few weeks or so have been a phase of great relief for those people in Kashmir region who faced the ire of terrorists as their near and dear ones were targeted on one or the other pretext. Thousands of people across the length and breadth of Kashmir were targeted since 1990-mostly for their […]
Diet Soda intake harms brain
By: Dr Vipul Gupta In today’s health-conscious world, diet sodas have long been marketed as a guilt-free alternative to their sugary counterparts, offering the same taste without the added calories. However, recent evidence suggests that what many perceive as a “healthier” option may in fact be doing more harm than good—particularly to our brains. A […]