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Quran and Science: A symbiotic connection

Quran and Science: A symbiotic connection

By: Hafsa Javaid The Quran melts hard hearts and mends broken ones. The crying of humankind is unique, distinct from others; it is a cry of fear of the Almighty and a plea for His satisfaction. People weep in grief, sorrow for demands and hopes, and some shed tears of lies and deception. Among them […]

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Welcome the sunshine

By: Dr. Ichpreet Singh As the vibrant colors of summer give way to the earthy tones of winter, many individuals find themselves battling the annual onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This form of depression, often referred to as the “winter blues,” affects millions of people worldwide. But there’s good news – there are ways […]

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From COVID to gastro, why are cruise ships such hotbeds of infection?

By: Thea van de Mortel Dual outbreaks of gastro and COVID on the Grand Princess cruise ship that docked in Adelaide this week have now been declared over by the doctor on board. A spokesperson for Princess Cruises, which operates the ship, said a number of passengers had presented with symptoms on a previous voyage. […]

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Evolve more effective mechanism to ensure public safety: DGP to Officers

Chairs security review meeting at Kulgam

Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP), R R Swain on Monday directed police officers to evolve more effective mechanism and ensure public safety while dealing with the elements inimical to peace. The DGP who was on a visit to District Kulgam also chairing a joint security review meeting of high ranking officers of Police, Army […]

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Number of houseboats dwindling in Kashmir, only 750 left

Srinagar: Tourists visiting Kashmir may not be able to see and enjoy their stays in the iconic houseboats after a decade from now as the number of “floating palaces” has recorded a drastic decline from 2000 to just 750. Courtesy: blanket ban on construction and non-availability of master craftsmen. The number of houseboats, one of […]

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Dozens of employees detached in health department

Srinagar: The Health Department in the Kashmir division has detached dozens of employees who were informally attached by Heads of Departments (HoDs) across various health institutions. An official of the health department said that the Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Department had directed the directors of Health Services of Kashmir and Jammu, and Director Family […]

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Senior BJP Leader Ajatshatru Singh calls on Lt Guv

JAMMU: Ajatshatru Singh, Former Minister and Senior BJP Leader called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan. He was accompanied by Ritu Singh. Ajatshatru Singh apprised the Lt Governor about his visit to the United Kingdom in connection with the commemoration of Accession Day in the British Parliament. The event was organised by the […]

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JJM transforms lives in twin villages of Tulail Gurez

JJM transforms lives in twin villages of Tulail Gurez

Kashpot, Kilshay receive tap water for the first time

BANDIPORA: In a significant move aimed at improving the quality of life for its residents, Kashpot and Kilshay villages of Tulail received piped water supply for the first time after 76 years of independence with the implementation of JJM schemes. Kashpot and Kilshay villages lying near LoC in the Tulail area of Gurez till now […]

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Police arrests four drug peddlers in Anantnag

Srinagar: Police arrested four drug peddlers in Anantnag and recovered contraband substance from their possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He aid that a police party at a checkpoint established at Hospital crossing Srigufwara intercepted a motorcycle bearing registration number JK03H-8664 driven by Ubaid Amin Bhat son of Mohammad Amin resident of Kanelwan Bijbehara. During […]

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Illegal extraction of minerals: Police seizes seven vehicles, drivers also held

Srinagar: Cracking its whip on illegal mining of minerals at Chakloo and Delina areas of Baramulla, Police seized seven vehicles and arrested the drivers as well, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that a police party seized seven vehicles (5 Tippers, 2 Tractors) and arrested seven drivers at Chakloo and Delina areas of Baramulla […]