Specially- abled children need special care
By: Mohammad Hanief Despite improvement in the health care system in the country, the situation of specially-abled children remains deplorable, particularly in rural areas and among the lower socio-economic population. Specially-abled children in India are subject to multiple deprivations and limited opportunities in several dimensions of their lives. Some of these include, not being enrolled […]
What exactly are ‘forever chemicals’?
By: Bangle Wu, Ehsan Nabavi The Australian parliament will conduct a national inquiry into the dangers of “forever chemicals”. The move comes after a string of revelations about the potential dangers of the substances, including news this week that Sydney Water has detected the chemicals in the city’s drinking water sources. Independent senator Lidia Thorpe, […]
Understanding Neuromuscular Scoliosis: A Comprehensive Guide
By: Dr. Puneet Girdhar Neuromuscular scoliosis is a complex spinal deformity that develops due to various neurological or muscular conditions. It primarily affects individuals with conditions such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, spinal cord injuries, and neurofibromatosis. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of neuromuscular scoliosis, including its causes, progression, treatment […]
Assembly Elections- 2024: DEO Ganderbal reviews SVEEP activities
GANDERBAL: The District Election Officer (DEO) Ganderbal, Shyambir Friday conducted a comprehensive review of the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) activities, in preparation for the upcoming assembly elections in the district. During the meeting, the DEO instructed the officials to reactivate the Booth Awareness Groups (BAGs) that were constituted during the last elections. […]
Assembly Elections- 2024: First randomization of EVMs successfully conducted at Budgam
BUDGAM: The first Randomization of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) for the Assembly Elections 2024 was successfully conducted under the supervision of District Election Officer (DEO) Budgam, Akshay Labroo. The process was carried out in strict adherence to the guidelines of the Election Commission of India (ECI), ensuring transparency and fairness in the election process. At […]
Assembly Elections- 2024: MCMC, Media Centre & Control Room fully operational in Baramulla
BARAMULLA: In view of the upcoming Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Media Centre, along with a Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) and a dedicated Control Room, has been established in Baramulla. The Media Centre and MCMC, now fully operational at the District Information Office in Baramulla, mark a significant milestone in efforts to […]
