Tobacco’s Silent Damage
By: Syed Majid Gilani Have we ever truly reflected on how deeply tobacco affects not just individual users, but entire families and generations? What was once used as a medicinal herb in ancient times has today become one of the most quietly destructive addictions in our society. Tobacco doesn’t just harm the body, it affects […]
Surah Al-Fatiha: The Cry of the Soul
By: Dr Aftab jan Surah Al-Fatiha, the very first chapter of the Qur’an, is not merely an introduction to a divine book—it is a direct address from the Creator to the most broken places of the human soul. It is the chapter of life, of struggle, of longing, of awakening, of weeping in silence and […]
J&K Startup Policy 2024–27: JKEDI hosts Startup Meet with CEOs, Angel Investors
Over 100 startups, entrepreneurs interact with renowned startup founders SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Saturday hosted the “Startup Meet–2025” at its Sempora campus under the ambit of the J&K Startup Policy 2024–27. The landmark event brought together leading entrepreneurs, angel investors, startups, and ecosystem stakeholders from across the Union Territory […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Sopore
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in north Kashmir’s Sopore and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police party during naka checking at Bun Astan Tujjer Bomai intercepted a suspicious person. During checking, Charas like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as […]
Bootlegger held, illicit liquor recovered: Police
Srinagar: Police arrested a bootlegger in north Kashmir’s Sopore and recovered illicit liquor from his possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police party during naka checking at Takiya Panzalla intercepted a suspicious person. During search, five bottles of illicit liquor and eight tins of beer were recovered from his possession. He […]
Create errorless land records, CS tells officers
Reviews progress on land records modernization, digitization programme SRINAGAR: In a significant stride towards transparent land records management system, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Saturday chaired a meeting to review the ongoing digitization and modernization of land records across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting saw the participation of key officials including the Secretary, Revenue; Secretary, IT; […]
ED attaches immovable properties in PDA case
Srinagar: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday said to have attached several immovable properties worth over Rs 15 crore. The attachment of properties was done in a case of Patni Top Development Authority (PDA) under the PMLA, 2003. “ED, Jammu has provisionally attached several immovable properties worth Rs. 15.78 Crore (approx.) on 27.06.2025 in the […]
Director Health Kashmir conducts detailed Inspection of health facilities enroute Holy Cave
GANDERBAL: Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), Dr. Jehangir Bakshi Saturday undertook a comprehensive tour along the Baltal Axis, inspecting health infrastructure in preparation for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, scheduled from 3rd July to 9th August 2025. The visit covered Base Hospital Baltal, and en‐route health centres at Railpathri, Bryarimarg, Kali Mata, Lower Holy Cave, Sangam […]
Police attaches property of notorious drug peddler under NDPS Act
Srinagar: Police on Saturday said that it has attached a residential property—comprising a two-storeyed house along with land—worth approximately ₹ 50 lakhs belonging to a notorious drug peddler identified as Bilal Ahmad Wani S/o Ghulam Ahmad Wani R/o Sirgufwara, Anantnag, under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police said that the […]
Pvt coaching centres won’t be allowed to function without registration: DSEK
Srinagar: Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) G N Itoo Saturday said that it will not allow any private coaching Centre to function without the proper registration. The director further said that it has given one month time to the private coaching centers to get their registration done. Speaking to the reporters, DSEK said, “Any […]
