Smoking cessation and quality of Life
By: Mohammad Hanief Smoking affects everything from the appearance of your skin and nails to how your tissues, organs and even your DNA work. The effects of smoking on your body start the moment you light up a cigarette. Thousands of chemicals released from burning tobacco start their damaging journey before you’ve even taken a […]
Our Shared Mission: The FLN Journey in Jammu and Kashmir
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi When we talk about foundational literacy and numeracy, we are not just discussing a target or a policy initiative; we are addressing the core of our children’s future. FLN mission under National Education Policy 2020 has been the incredible transformation journey in which all of us teachers, parents, trainers, and administrators […]
Myeloma: Early Detection leads to better outcomes
By: Dr.Rayaz Ahmed Myeloma, also known as multiple myeloma, is a type of blood cancer that starts in plasma cells, an important part of the immune system. These abnormal plasma cells accumulate in the bone marrow, interfere with the production of healthy blood cells and cause a range of serious health problems. While myeloma is […]
Local industry pivotal in boosting economy, employment generation: Dy CM
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Thursday said that the local industry plays a pivotal role in employment generation besides helping in boosting the economy of a particular region. “The role of local industrial sector is of significant importance in ensuring that the economy of a particular area gets the necessary boost and the […]
Sakeena Itoo inspects GMC, Associated Hospital Jammu, takes stock of medical facilities
Chairs meet, reviews progress on ongoing projects of GMC Inaugurates ICU at Super Speciality Hospital JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, conducted an extensive inspection of Government Medical College (GMC) and Super Speciality Hospital (SSH) Jammu to assess the medical facilities, evaluate ongoing works and ensure effective functioning […]
DC Srinagar takes spot review of arrangements for Republic Day
Directs line Departments to ensure seamless preparations for smooth & peaceful conduct of the event SRINAGAR: In connection with celebrations of forthcoming Republic-Day-2025, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud Din Bhat Thursday visited Bakshi Stadium to take on site review of the preparatory activities and arrangements being put in place by the respective […]
35th UTLCC: CS advocates tough action against online scammers to safeguard public
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired the 35th Union Territory Level Coordination Committee (UTLCC) meeting convened by Reserve Bank of India, Jammu branch here. The meeting was aimed to discuss issues related to unauthorised deposits, fraudulent activities of unregulated entities and sharing of market intelligence among the stakeholders. Regional Director, RBI, Jammu, Principal Secretary, […]
Gold Smith held at Bijbehara for using fraudulent means: Police
Srinagar: Police in Srinagar apprehended an individual involved in the sale of counterfeit gold ornaments, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that police received a written complaint by Nisar Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Bindoo Kokernag, at present living in Srinagar and working as a storekeeper at Lalmandi Srinagar, stating therein that he had […]
Health Minister appeals public not to panic
Says investigation underway to ascertain actual cause of deaths JAMMU: Aimed to address the growing public concerns about the deaths in Budhal village of Rajouri district, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today said that investigations are underway to ascertain the actual cause behind these unfortunate deaths. While speaking […]
