Reduce dependency on supplies from outside

With the growing population and increased footfall of visitors to Kashmir valley, the demand for fresh vegetables and fruits is witnessing an upward trend. Though this is a positive development but the demand and supply principle is making things uncomfortable as the Kashmir valley is mainly dependent on its supplies from various parts of India. […]
Brain Tumors and the urgent need for early detection
By: Dr Sumit Goyal Brain tumors are emerging as a significant health concern, affecting thousands of people each year. In India, where an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 new cases are diagnosed annually, early detection and prompt treatment are critical. These abnormal growths of cells can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) which can disrupt normal […]
Satish Sharma reviews functioning of Legal Metrology Department
Reiterates department’s role in consumer safety JAMMU: Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Information Technology, Science and Technology ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today paid surprise visit to the office of the Legal Metrology department at Narwal and conducted an in-depth review of the departmental functioning. Controller Legal Metrology, Anuradha Gupta, presented a […]
J&K to sensitize outside doctors on AmarnathJi yatra Health Certificates: CS
Asks States/UTs to rationalise medics commensurate to number of pilgrims JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held a crucial meeting with the Health Secretaries from 10 States and UTs, asking them to designate adequate number of doctors for issuance of ‘Compulsory Health Certificates’ (CHCs) in favour of pilgrims embarking on the sacred journey to Shri […]
Lt Guv releases calendar, meets MLA and other delegation
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday released the 7th Edition of ‘Kailakh Sandesh Panchang Calendar’, published by Shri Kailakh Jyotish & Vedic Sansthan Trust. Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri Ji Maharaj was also present. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated Mahant Rohit Shastri, President, Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan, editorial team, and all the members of […]
Police solves theft case in Bandipora, accused arrested
March 26: Police in Bandipora solved a theft case within hours by arresting an accused person involved in the crime, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that police received a complaint from a shopkeeper identified as Nazir Ahmad Mir son of Mohammad Sadeeq Mir resident of Bandipora Ward No.4 running a copper shop at […]
Police attaches two residential houses in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police in Kulgam attached properties worth more than 1.5 crores belonging to drug peddler under the provisions of section 68 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that police attached two double storied residential houses of a drug peddler namely Reyaz Ahmad Ganie son of Mohammad Jabbar […]
Police solves missing girl case within 12 hours in Shopian
Srinagar: Police in Kulgam solved a case of missing girl within 12 hours, in south Kashmir’s Shopian by recovering a girl and her abductor, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that police received a missing compliant from Shabir Ahmad Rather, a resident of Haji Check, regarding his 15-year-old daughter (name withheld), who had gone […]
Police seize 45 vehicles involved in illegal mining in Budgam
Srinagar: Police in Budgam have intensified efforts to combat illegal mining activities in the district and seized 45 vehicles used in illegal excavation and transportation of minerals which includes “27 Tippers, 16 Tractors and 02 JCBs” from the areas Bonhama, Qumroo, Chadoora, Badran, Magam, Hard Panzoo and Narbal. Additionally, 14 FIRs have been registered against […]