How our bodies react when we use social media
By: Niklas Ihssen The typical adult in the UK spends nearly two hours on social media per day. And for younger users, this can easily be up to five hours. The likes of Instagram or TikTok seem to draw us into their ever-changing feeds and it’s difficult to tear ourselves away from these platforms. Now […]
Govt will examine need for establishing Tourist Development Authority for Gurez: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the Tourism Department shall examine the need for establishing Tourism Development Authority (TDA) for Gurez. During his address in the Legislative Assembly, Omar, said that J&K has recently gained recognition as a tourist destination. “In 2022, Gurez Valley received the best of the destination award emphasising […]
Admin set to launch UT wide campaign against drug menace
CS reviews preparations with stakeholders to make it a big success JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high level meeting to assess the preparations being made by the Information Department for a UT wide informational and educational campaign aimed at creating awareness about the hazards and prevention of drug abuse. Present in the […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Anantnag
Srinagar: Police in Anantnag achieved a significant breakthrough during an area domination operation conducted by police in Pazalpora area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a vehicle bearing registration number JK02AV-1235 was intercepted at a surprise naka near Pazalpora crossing on the old NHW. Upon searching the vehicle, […]
Police organizes awareness programme on New Criminal Laws
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla organized an awareness programme on New Criminal Laws at Govt Degree College Pattan, a police spokesman said Wednesday. The event was chaired by SDPO Pattan and attended by Principal and staff of said College and other respectables of the area. The event aimed to familiarize stakeholders with key amendments and provisions […]
Police organizes one-day ‘Cyber Jaagrookta Diwas’ in Budgam
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday conducted various programmes at several police establishments across Budgam district with the aim to educate the public about cyber threats and safety measures, a police spokesman said. He said that police officers on the occasion discussed various cyber threats, including hacking techniques, phishing, identity theft and emphasized preventive measures to protect […]
Police conducts extensive market checking drive during Ramadan
Anantnag: In light of the ongoing holy month of Ramadan, Police in Anantnag initiated a comprehensive market checking drive across the district to ensure that consumers receive fair pricing, quality goods, and adherence to hygiene standards, a police spokesman said Wednesday. A team comprising Police officers, officials from the Food Safety Department, and the Revenue […]
Police books notorious drug peddler under PIT NDPS Act
Srinagar: Police in Anantnag booked a notorious drug peddler under Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS), a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that the notorious drug peddler identified as Aamir Suhail Ganie, son of Mohd Saidullah Ganie, resident of Reshipora Dialgam has been booked under the PIT […]
MLA Ahsan Pardesi demands inclusion of Vethpara, Padshahi Bagh in RD Block
Srinagar: MLA Lal Chowk, Ahsan Pardesi, on Wednesday raised the issue of exclusion of Vethpara and Padshahi Bagh from voter lists and their absence from designated municipal and block jurisdictions in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, urging the government to address the matter urgently. While addressing assembly, Pardesi said that the exclusion of these areas […]
PDP leader Waheed Parra demands ‘Environmental Assessment’ for development activities in JK
Jammu: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Monday emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir requires periodic environmental assessments for all activities carried out in the name of development. Para highlighted that a significant mafia in Jammu and Kashmir is exploiting the region’s natural resources. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Legislative Assembly […]
