Why suicide rates so high in bipolar disorder?
By: Marcos del Pozo Banos, Ann John, Swansea Universit Heston Blumenthal, the celebrity chef known for his experimental cuisine, recently shared his experience of being sectioned under the UK’s Mental Health Act, saying it was “the best thing” that could have happened to him. His openness about living with bipolar disorder highlights the little-discussed fact […]
Upgradation of health Institutions depend on population, infrastructure, distance from nearby hospitals: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that the upgradation of health Institutions depend upon population, infrastructure, distance from nearby hospitals. Replying to a question of Chander Prakash Ganga posed in the legislative assembly, Health Minister Sakina Itoo said the upgradation of health institutions mainly depend upon multiple parameters viz; population, infrastructure, distance […]
YHAI Women’s Wing, Srinagar Unit 2nd Organize Felicitation Ceremony
Srinagar: The Youth Hostels Association of India (YHAI) Women’s Wing Adhoc Unit and YHAI Srinagar Unit 2nd jointly organized a special felicitation ceremony at the YHAI office in Srinagar to honor eminent personalities and discuss future collaborative initiatives for youth development. Shaunak Ray, Municipal Youth Officer, Department of Youth Services & Sports, Government of West […]
71 year old man found dead in Reasi
Jammu: A 71 year-old man was found in suspicious circumstances with a gunshot in Tanda area of Reasi district on Monday. Officials said that a man identified as Abdul Karim (71) son of Din Mohammad resident of Tanda Reasi was found dead with a gunshot wound. A 12-bore gun was also found near the deceased […]
Advisor to CM holds meeting on Agricultural Land inundation Near Hokersar Wetland
SRINAGAR: Taking cognizance of increasing complaints from the farmers about their agricultural lands being submerged due to rising water levels in the Hokersar Wetland, Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today convened a high level meeting to assess and address the issue. The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Chief Engineer Irrigation […]
39 Health institutions functional in SMVD Constituency: Sakeena Itoo
Jammu: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, informed the House that 39 health institutions are functioning in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) constituency besides Narayana Super Specialty Hospital is providing advanced healthcare facilities to locals in the constituency. The Minister said this while replying to a question raised by Baldev Raj Sharma in […]
DC Baramulla chairs DLIC meeting, directs action to resolve PMEGP pendency
BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, chaired a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) on the implementation of the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) today at meeting hall DC office Baramulla. During the meeting, the General Manager, DIC gave a detailed overview of the PMEGP cases sponsored during 2024-25. It was […]
Dy CM reviews development works in Nowshera

Retraites Govt’s Commitment towards accelerating development initiatives NOWSHERA: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today conducted an extensive visit to sites of various ongoing development works in Nowshera to assess the progress on these vital projects. He visited the Ashram, Town Hall, Shopping Complex, and Hospital Building in Nowshera. He emphasised the significance of timely completion […]
CS reviews measures to leverage CSCs for enhanced service delivery

Directs for popularizing ‘Digidost’ to bring services at doorsteps of public JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a high level meeting to explore the potential of Community Service Centres (CSCs) in providing seamless Government-to-Citizen (G2C) and Government-to-Business (G2B) services across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting focused on integrating a wider range of government services with […]
Power Shutdown cancelled for 33 KV Habak-Zakura-Burzuhama line
SRINAGAR: According to the Chief Engineer KPDCL, the shutdown for 33 KV Habak-Zakura-Burzuhama line scheduled for tomorrow i.e 17 March, 2025 stands cancelled. In this connection, 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Zakura & Burzuhama shall not witness off and power supply to Zakura, Batpora, Gulab bagh, Danihama, Khimber, Chaterhama, Teilbal, Burzuhama, Gassu, Shoperbagh & Rahbagh areas […]