How reliable are diagnostic tests

By: Adrian Barnett You feel unwell, and visit your doctor. They ask some questions and take some blood for testing; a few days later they call to say you have been diagnosed with a disease. What are the chances you actually have the disease? For some common diagnostic tests, the answer is surprisingly low. Few […]
Overcoming Drug Addiction
By: Tanveer Mian Drug addiction is a pressing concern that affects individuals, families, and communities worldwide. It is a complex issue with far-reaching consequences, but it’s important to shed light on the path to recovery and the support available for those struggling with addiction. Addiction knows no boundaries and can impact people from all walks […]
Public display of identities is harming us
By: Dr Satywan Saurabh The legal investigation into ‘caste and religious stickers’ on vehicles underlines the tension between individual expressions, cultural practices, and legal rules. The tendency to publicly display caste identity can create jealousy and bitter reactions among others and reflect the growing caste tension in our society. Socially speaking, it is a display […]
Poem: The girl child
By: Irtiza Farooq, Irtiqa Shabir A girl child brings joy, How can you think she is less than a boy We should respect a girl She is light of the pearl She has innocence in her eyes She is more valuable than boys Islam has given girl highest fame Every girl should have an Islamic […]
DC Srinagar holds Public Grievance Redressal Camp at Fakir Gujri

Inaugurates Health Camp under Ayushman Bhava
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Wednesday undertook an extensive tour of remote/hilly area of Fakir Gujri in Harwan Panchayat Block of District and presided over a Public Grievance Redressal Camp under weekly Block Diwas. Besides members of local people, DDC and PRI members, the Grievance Redressal Camp was attended by General Manager […]
Summer Festival 2023: Massive Public participation witnessed at Ladu Ladoora Rafiabad
BARAMULLA: In a bid to explore and promote tourism in hitherto unexplored tourist destinations, a grand day long summer festival was Wednesday celebrated in Ladu Ladoora Rafiabad of Baramulla district organized by the District Administration Baramulla. The event witnessed a huge gathering of people with enthusiastic participation of students and other stakeholders from across the […]