From Orchard to Oracle
By: Bashir Ahmad Dar Few weeks back, I strolled through my in law’s dense apple orchard located just a few kilometres from my residence, head heavy with some negative thoughts. The apple harvest had already concluded and the trees were bereft of any fruit hangings. My father in law had hired a well-known local pruner […]
Cold Weather and Cardiac Care
By: Dr.Pankaj Ranjan The drop in temperatures during winter isn’t just a concern for comfort—it can pose significant risks for heart health. Cold weather brings physiological changes that put extra strain on the heart, increasing the likelihood of heart attacks and other cardiac events. Understanding how winter impacts cardiovascular health and taking preventive steps can […]
Complexities of the reservation game
By: Mohammad Nadeem The reservation system in Jammu and Kashmir has been a contentious issue for decades. While it aims to provide opportunities to underprivileged sections of society, it has also led to concerns about fairness and equality. One aspect of this debate is the competition between open merit candidates and category candidates. This article […]
Deputy Chief Minister inspects departments; reviews functioning
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, conducted an inspection of various departments including Industries & Commerce, SICOP, JK Minerals, Geology Mining, Handicrafts Department. He also inspected working of Mechanical Engineering Department, Bikram Chowk Jammu. The Deputy Chief Minister had a detailed review of functioning of all these departments. He asked the concerned officers to step […]
DC Ganderbal assesses post-Snowfall situation
Oversees swift movement of stranded vehicles on Srinagar-Leh highway GANDERBAL: In the aftermath of fresh snowfall across Ganderbal district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir, along with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ganderbal, Raghav S, conducted an extensive on-ground inspection of Kangan Subdivision to evaluate the situation and oversee ongoing snow clearance operations. During the visit, […]
Police extends helping hand to the needy amid snowfall across valley
Evacuated ailing patients, rescued stranded passengers Srinagar: In view of the recent snowfall, police extended helping hands to the people by evacuating ailing patients and rescuing hundreds of stranded passenger vehicles during the on-going snowfall across the Kashmir valley, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that in Anantnag, a distress call was received by […]
Post Snowfall: Distt Admin Baramulla achieves significant progress on restoring essential services
BARAMULLA: In response to the recent snowfall, the District Administration Baramulla has made considerable progress in restoring key services, including road connectivity, power supply and drinking water. Restoration efforts are being carried out across the district to ensure the swift return to normalcy for residents. All major roads, including the Srinagar-Uri National Highway, Gulmarg, Tangmarg, […]
