Terrorist killed in nocturnal gunfight at Lolab, Kupwara
Srinagar: An unidentified terrorist was killed in an overnight gunfight that raged at Lolab in Kupwara district on Tuesday late evening. Officials informed that following credible inputs regarding presence of terrorists in Lolab woods, a joint operation by Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police was launched. As forces zeroed in the suspected spot, an exchange […]
The Sanctity of Parental Reverence

By: Wani Arfat In the intricate fabric of human existence, one of the most profound moral and spiritual imperatives is the veneration of one’s parents. Their role in nurturing, guiding, and sacrificing for their offspring is unparalleled. Yet, a disturbing trend emerges in contemporary society: children increasingly neglect their filial duties, relegating parents to isolation […]
US elections: What to expect on Election Day
By: Emma Shortis As Americans vote in one of the most important presidential elections in generations, the country teeters on a knife edge. In the battleground states that will likely decide the result, the polling margins between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are razor thin. These tiny margins, and the general confusion around […]
Urgent Need for Dental Healthcare Reform
By: Dr. Zeenat Rehmani The recent assembly elections and the emergence of Omar Abdullah as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir rekindles hope in the hearts of many across our state, especially in those of us striving to serve in healthcare. Among the pressing needs that require immediate attention, one often overlooked is the […]
Sakeena Masood visits Budgam, inspects healthcare facilities at CHC Chattergam, SDH Chadoora

Also visits GDC Chadoora, reviews functioning of institution BUDGAM: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood visited Chadoora area of district Budgam and took stock of healthcare facilities in the area. During her visit, the Minister inspected Community Health Centre (CHC) Chattergam, Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Chadoora and took stock of […]
Div Com Kashmir reviews Winter Preparedness in Baramulla
Directs Officers to ensure robust mechanism for Snow Clearance, Stock Essential Supplies; expedite Works on CAPEX Projects for Public Convenience BARAMULLA: In view of the approaching Winter Season, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Tuesday visited Baramulla and chaired a winter preparedness meeting of district officers at DC office meeting hall here. […]
Principal Secy to Govt School Education Department visits JK Sainik School Manasbal
Srinagar: Suresh Kumar Gupta, (IFS) Principal Secretary to the Government School Education Department, UT of Jammu and Kashmir, visited JK Sainik School Manasbal. The officer was accompanied by Joint Director SED Abdul Hamid Fani, Chief Education Officer Ganderbal Surjeet Kumar, Principal BHSS Lar, and other dignitaries. During the surprise visit, the Principal Secretary took note […]
DEO Srinagar chairs Account Reconciliation meeting of Contesting Candidates of GELA-2024
SRINAGAR: District Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner), Srinagar Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, today in Presence of the two Expenditure Observers from Election Commission of India chaired the Account Reconciliation meeting for all the Contesting Candidates of recently held Assembly Polls in eight Assembly Constituencies of District Srinagar. Beside Returning Officers, Candidates or their Authorized Election Agents […]