PM to flag-off first Vande Bharat Express to Kashmir from Katra on April 19: BJP Leader

Jammu: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA, Ranbir Singh Pathania, on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag-off the first Vande Bharat Express to Kashmir from Katra on April 19. Pathania, who is also MLA from Udhampur East, said, “History will be written in the political, social, and economic landscape of Kashmir. Kashmir is […]
Javed Rana reviews I&FC measures

Emphasises efficient water management for agricultural prosperity SRINAGAR, APRIL 05: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today emphasised the critical need for timely completion of irrigation projects to ensure efficient water management and enhanced support to the agricultural activities. He made these remarks while chairing a meeting of Irrigation and Flood Control Department in […]
Future is not an accident; it is an effect of today’s causes

By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad The law of cause and effect is an undeniable universal principle that governs everything, from scientific progress to historical events, human behavior, and environmental shifts. However, this law does not end with a single reaction—it extends indefinitely, shaping future outcomes in ways that may not be immediately visible. This article […]
Trump’s trade war will hurt everyone
By: Lisa Toohey It had the hallmarks of a reality TV cliffhanger. Until recently, many people had never even heard of tariffs. Now, there’s been rolling live international coverage of so-called “Liberation Day”, as US President Donald Trump laid out tariffs to be imposed on countries around the world. Just hours ago, Trump announced all […]
Gallstones, Alcohol consumption increase risk of acute Pancreatitis
By: Dr. Vikas Singla Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas, a gland in the upper abdomen responsible for digestion and blood sugar regulation. The condition is primarily caused by gallbladder stones and alcohol consumption, requiring prompt medical attention and specialized care. The primary causes of acute pancreatitis are gallbladder stones and excessive […]
CS Rolls Out IEC, Inspire Podcast to Curb Drug Menace

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, formally launched a massive five month long Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan. He reaffirmed the UT government’s resolve to combat the drug menace through sustained awareness, rehabilitation and coordination at all administrative levels. The Chief Secretary stated, “Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir is […]
Passport processing drops from 89 to 10 days in Srinagar
Srinagar: The time taken to issue passports in Jammu and Kashmir has changed notably over the past five years, with recent years showing a trend towards more consistent processing. According to details provided by the Ministry of External Affairs in Jammu, passport processing for normal applications took an average of 4 days in 2020. This […]