Woman drug peddler held in Srinagar: Police
Srinagar: Police in Srinagar arrested a woman drug peddler and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband substance from her possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Panzinara, noticed a lady attempting to flee the scene. The alert police party promptly apprehended her. During search, 1Kg […]
Motorcyclist dies in road mishap in Srinagar
Srinagar: A young motorcyclist lost his life in a road accident in the Taingan area of Nowgam, Srinagar, Tuesday late evening. The victim, identified as Salman Ahmad Malik, son of Mohammad Iqbal Malik from Kulgam, sustained critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle. He was immediately taken to Ujala Cygnus Hospital for treatment but […]
Suicides are detrimental
Stress is consuming us all. Every section of the society-be it the working class, the students, professional or even the house wives, we are all stressed up. The situation has turned so grave that innumerable suicides, due to stress are reported across the country. People of all ages, the younger or the elderly are resorting […]
Power a test of character or a catalyst for change?
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi I have often observed how power is capable of altering human nature. In Kashmir, for example, I have observed individuals who seemed totally humble and courteous when they were not in power. But the moment they gained a position of power, their nature completely changed. This sudden transformation is not only […]
Book Review: ‘Ishq Jisne Bhi Kiya’: A Love That Defies Time, Pain and Mortality
By: Wani Arfat In the vast expanse of Urdu literature, some creations defy the passage of time, leaving an indelible mark on every reader’s heart. They are not merely stories but profound experiences that resonate deeply with human emotions. Among such immortal works stands ‘Ishq Jisne Bhi Kiya’ by Parvez Manoos Bhat—a literary marvel that […]
CM assures House on infrastructure development for administrative units
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday assured the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative assembly that his government remains committed to the development of administrative units created under his previous tenure and will ensure the necessary infrastructure is built over time. Replying to a supplementary question from MLA G.A. Mir, the Chief Minister stated that the […]
Sakeena Itoo inaugurates State-of-the-Art Cath Lab at Super Speciality Hospital, Jammu
JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, inaugurated the State-of-the-Art Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) at Super Speciality Hospital. MLA Jammu West, Arvind Gupta; Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah; Principal GMC Jammu, Dr. Ashutosh Gupta; Medical Superintendent, Super Speciality Hospital, Dr. Rehana Khurshid; Medical Superintendents […]
Drive against sale of counterfeit products intensified by Handicrafts & Handloom Dept
Warns of strict action against violators SRINAGAR: With tourist inflow increasing following the advent of summer season, the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, has upped the ante in its fight against sale of unlabeled counterfeit products sold in the name of genuine hand-made products in Kashmir. The Quality Control Division of the Department conducted several […]
Commotion in LA over first bill of NC -led government
Jammu: The first legislation brought by the NC-led government in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly triggered protests from Kashmir-based opposition, with Peoples Conference President Sajad Gani Lone accusing the government of endorsing UT Status of J&K. As Omar Abdullah tabled Jammu & Kashmir Goods and Services (Amendment) Act-2025 in the House, Lone stood up and […]
Drainage issues in Shivpora, Sonwar area maintained by Cantonment Board: Govt
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said that the large areas of Shivpora, Batwara, Indra Nagar, and Sonwar fall under the jurisdiction of the Army Cantonment, and civic amenities including drainage and sewerage are maintained by the Badami Bagh Cantonment Board. Replying to the question of MLA Sheikh Ahsan Pardesi, the concerned minister said […]
