Pollution affecting children immensely
By: Dr. Ashesh Bhushan Rising pollution levels have become a critical concern globally, with children being among the most vulnerable to its adverse effects. Air pollution, in particular, can significantly impact ear, nose, and throat (ENT) health in young children. Developing bodies, immature immune systems, and prolonged exposure to pollutants make children more susceptible to […]
Why UN climate change summits are ‘fundamentally flawed’
By: Jack Marley Cop29, the 29th annual climate conference in Azerbaijan, came to an end last week, and in its wake have come doubts about the UN process for negotiating a solution to global heating. “All this means we are still looking at a future with global warming above 3˚C,” say climate scientist Mark Maslin, […]
Government determined to address every issue concerning public: Sakeena Itoo
Conducts extensive tour of Hazratbal Constituency, inspects healthcare facilities, educational institutions SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo Thursday conducted extensive tour of Hazratbal Constituency of Srinagar district and inspected several institutions of public importance. The tour, spanning several key health and educational institutions in Hazratbal like Sub District […]
Rehana Batul assesses functioning of DIPR
JAMMU: Secretary Information Department, Rehana Batul chaired a meeting to have a detailed review of the functioning of the Department in the UT. The meeting, besides Director Information, Jatin Kishore, was attended by the Special Secretary, Information; Director Finance, Joint Director, Information (Hq); Deputy Director Information (AV); Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary Information and Accounts Officer, […]
CS reviews status of expansion of 4G Network in uncovered JK villages
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of different stakeholders to take stock of the works started for bringing the uncovered villages under 4G network coverage. Those who attended included Principal Secretary, IT and Finance Departments; Principal Secretary, PDD; Principal Secretary, APD and Forest Departments; Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Secretary, R&B; Secretary, RDD; Addl […]
DDC Shopian inspects PDD Workshop, MED Control Room & other facilities
Assesses availability of manpower & machinery for prompt snow clearance and Transformer restoration SHOPIAN: In order to assess the winter preparedness of the concerned departments in the district in view of the ensuing cold season, the District Development Commissioner, (DDC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar conducted an extensive tour of Shopian areas. The DDC visited […]
DC Shopian flags-off 100 Orchardists for training programme at SKUAST (K)
Training under MIDH (TSP) aimed to sensitise them on modern agricultural interventions SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar flagged-off a group of 100 orchardists for one-day training programme under MIDH (TSP) to the Shalimar Campus of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir (SKUAST-K). Speaking on the occasion, the DC that […]
Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi: DC Bandipora inaugurates training program for Anganwadi Workers
BANDIPORA: As part of the ‘Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi’ initiative, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, on Thursday inaugurated a comprehensive training program for Anganwadi Workers at the Town Hall, Bandipora. The training was organized by the Department of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Bandipora. Speaking on the occasion, the DC stressed the […]
DC Kupwara chairs Road Safety Committee meeting
Directs Officers to intensify enforcement of traffic rules KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan chaired a meeting of District Road Safety Committee to review the implementation of traffic regulation and enforcement measures in the district. Addressing the meeting, the DC stressed upon the officers to intensify the enforcement of traffic regulations on the […]
5.0 magnitude earthquake rocks Afghanistan, tremors felt in JK
Srinagar: Tremors were felt in Jammu and Kashmir after 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region on Thursday late afternoon. According to the independent weatherman, Kashmir weather, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region on November 28 at around 4: 19 PM. The epicentre was located at a depth of 209 km […]
