Burning out health and well being
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi Each cloud of cigarette smoke can seem insignificant in the momenta routine activity a stress reliever or sign of social standing. But behind this temporary gratification is a cold and lasting reality. Smoking is one of humanity’s most devastating voices. The cost of smoking extends far beyond the price of a […]
Appreciating and honoring all parents worldwide
By: Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit In order to appreciate all parents for their “selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship, the Global Day of Parents is observed every year on 1 June. In 2025 the theme of the day has been shortlisted as ‘Raising Parents’. This theme acknowledges that parenting is […]
The Power of Tiny Steps
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad In a fast-paced, results-driven world, people often believe that success stems from grand gestures, intense effort, or overnight transformations. However, when faced with a choice between doing nothing and making small consistent efforts, the long-term consequences of each approach couldn’t be more different. While doing nothing leads to stagnation or decline, […]
Govt school teacher in Jammu held for duping job seekers
Remanded to 15-day judicial custody Jammu: A suspended government school teacher, arrested last week on duping job seekers, was on Saturday remanded to 15 days of judicial custody, an official of the Crime Branch said. Jameel Anjum, a resident of Ustad Mohalla, was arrested on May 23 and was produced in a local court which […]
Govt committed to revive tourism sector, CM monitoring situation personally: Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani
Kupwara: Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday said that the Jammu and Kashmir government is committed to revive the tourism sector, saying that it will bounce back soon. Speaking to reporters post review meeting at Kupwara, CM’s Advisor stated that they are working to gain the confidence of tourists and the […]
Jammu all set to manufacture anti-cancer drugs: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Saturday announced that Jammu is all set to manufacture medicinal and anti-cancer drugs. Dr Singh, who is a Member of Parliament from Udhampur-Kathua-Doda Lok Sabha constituency, convened a comprehensive constituency-level meeting via video conferencing today to finalize a month-long series of activities commemorating 11 years of the […]
NAAC Peer Team concludes its 03 –day visit to KU
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir (KU) successfully hosted a comprehensive three-day assessment by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Peer Team which concluded here on Saturday. The visit, held from May 29 to May 31, culminated in an exit meeting at the varsity`s convocation complex, where the Peer Team shared its experience and preliminary […]
DSEJ announces summer break from June-07
Srinagar: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) Saturday announced summer vacations for all educational institutes of summer zones areas of the region from June-07 to July-17-2025. DSEJ in an order said, “All the government an recognized private schools falling in summer zones of Jammu division shall observe summer vacation with effect from 07-06-2025 to […]
Two held in ‘Facebook donation’ fraud in Srinagar: Police
Srinagar: Police on Saturday said that it has arrested two persons involved in facebook donation Fraud in Srinagar district. Police said that in a swift and decisive action it busted an online fraud racket involving a fake medical donation appeal on social media platform (Facebook). On 30th May 2025, Police Station Nowhatta received a written […]
Despite 77% Govt school dominance, JK enrols only 54% students: MoE
Srinagar: Despite having a share of more than 77 percent of government-run-schools in Jammu and Kashmir, the School Education Department has managed to enrol only 54 percent of students—thus raising a question on quality and functioning of the department. The Ministry of Education (MoE) for Government of India (GoI) in a recent report has said, […]
