Steep rise in stray dogs scares Wasoora Pulwama residents
Canines being transported from Urban areas during night, allege locals Pulwama: The surge in stray dogs in Wasoora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has become a cause of grave concern for inhabitants of the area. The residents of the area said that the problem has assumed a serious dimension with concerned authorities turning a […]
LG Sinha inaugurates 32nd International Conference of IAPC at AIIMS Jammu
SAMBA: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), at AIIMS Jammu. More than 800 national and international delegates will join deliberations to foster advancements and innovations in palliative care for quality of life for patients diagnosed with terminal illness. The three-day conference is being […]
CS reviews functioning of FCS&CA, Metrology Departments
Directs to ensure protection of consumer rights JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high level meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, to review functioning of the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and the Legal Metrology Department (LMD). The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, FCS&CA, Zubair Ahmed, Controller, Legal […]
Illegal dental Labs in South Kashmir pose grave health risks, allege locals
By: Mushtaq ul Islam Pulwama: The growing number of illegal and unlicensed dental laboratories in South Kashmir, particularly in Pulwama and Shopian, has raised serious health concerns. According to certified dental practioceners, these unauthorized labs use substandard materials and lack qualified personnel, putting patients at risk of severe infections and other dental complications. Experts warn […]
Kashmir Exits Harsh Winter, Overcast Skies Raise Precipitation Hopes

Srinagar: The 40-day ‘Chillai Kalan’, considered the harshest period of winter in Kashmir, came to an end on a sunny note on Thursday but overcast conditions towards the end of the day raised hope of some precipitation after a prolonged dry spell. Chillai Kalan, which starts on December 21, is a period when chances of […]