Need to control the tobacco epidemic
Just yesterday we observed the ‘no smoking day’. The ground reports and data suggests that mere observance of the day and loud shouts will not serve the purpose as Jammu and Kashmir is the most tobacco consuming regions across India. So much so, that the Union territory has earned the sobriquet of smoking capital of […]
Better quit smoking
Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat No Smoking Day is celebrated worldwide on 12th March every year. This day encourages people to quit smoking and raises awareness about the harmful effects of smoking on human health and society. It reminds people that smoking harms individuals, families, and communities. The main purpose of this day is to guide people […]
Book Review: Story Collection ‘Meri Kashti Luta Do’ by Veerindar Patwari
Wani Arfat In the vast canvas of Urdu literature, the role of Kashmiri Pandits and Kaistahs is like a star studded galaxy. They not only added to the richness of the language but also lit up the horizon of Urdu literature with their own distinct cultural flair. In this galaxy of literary luminaries, two distinct […]
Vinai Kumar Saxena takes oath as 4th LG of UT Ladakh
Chief Justice Arun Palli administers oath of office and secrecy Leh: Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday took oath as the 4th Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh at a ceremony held at the Arya Nagarjuna Auditorium of the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS) in Choglamsar, an official spokesman said. The oath of […]
Scientific Beekeeping: Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir organizes Valley-Wide Training Program
SRINAGAR: In a significant initiative to promote beekeeping as a viable livelihood option and equip beekeepers with the latest scientific practices, the Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir today launched a comprehensive seven-day training program on Scientific Beekeeping across the Kashmir Valley. The program was inaugurated by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, at Directorate hall Lalmandi […]
No back-log of contract payments at Treasuries: DGAT
JAMMU: Directorate of Accounts and Treasuries (DGAT) has completely negated the recent media reports regarding delay in contract payments, terming them false and inaccurate. In a statement issued here, the DGAT puts on record that all liability on account of contract payment has been cleared and there is no back- log so far as contract […]
Consignment dropped by Pakistani drone recovered near IB
Jammu: A suspicious consignment allegedly dropped by a Pakistani drone was recovered by security forces near the International Border (IB) in the outskirts of Jammu city on Friday, officials said. The yellow plastic-packed consignment was recovered from a forward area along the IB in the R S Pura sector, they said. Acting on the information, […]
Cop, wife killed as vehicle falls into stream in Doda; children injured
Bhaderwah/Jammu: A head constable of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and his wife were killed, while their two children injured after their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a stream in Doda district on Friday, officials said. The accident occurred around 9 am when the four were on way to Bani from Bhaderwah […]
Police busts fake currency circulation racket in Shopian, three held
Srinagar: Police in Shopian busted a fake currency circulation racket and recovered fake notes worth ₹79,000/- leading to the arrest of three accused persons, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that police received a complaint from a local shopkeeper stating therein that an individual has used fake currency notes while purchasing goods from his […]
Police conduct market checking in Shopian
Srinagar: In order to ensure fair trade practices and safeguard the interests of consumers during the holy month of Ramzan, Police in Shopian, in close coordination with the Food Safety and Revenue Departments, launched an extensive market inspection drive across the district, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a Joint inspection teams conducted […]