DC Reasi finalizes arrangements for International Yoga Day
REASI: The Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Vishesh Mahajan, convened a meeting Friday to finalize the arrangements for International Yoga Day. It was decided in the meeting that the main event would take place at the General Zorawar Singh Sports Stadium Reasi. The DC was informed that all preparations are being managed by the Department of Ayush. […]
DCO conducts inspection of chemist shops in Sangaldan
RAMBAN: Drug Control Officer Ramban, Imtiyaz Ahmed conducted inspection of Medical shops in Sangaldan area to ensure compliance with the directives regarding installation of CCTV cameras, preservation of CCTV footage and implementation of computerized billing systems besides to ensure compliance of Drugs and Cosmetics Act. During the inspections, CCTV cameras were found installed and functional […]
DC finalizes arrangement for JKSSB Supervisor SWD written exam
UDHAMPUR: The arrangements for the upcoming OMR-based written examination for the post of Supervisor in the Social Welfare Department, conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) on June 23, 2024, were finalized in a review meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai, at the Mini Conference Hall, DC Office Complex, Udhampur. […]
Explained: What is NEET-UG controversy all about
By: Gunjan Sharma Medical entrance exam NEET-UG with over 24 lakh candidates appearing for it has become a centre of controversy over allegations of several irregularities and has triggered protests across the country and a political slugfest. Here is an explainer on what has happened so far: ALLEGED IRREGULARITIES There have been allegations of inflation […]
Not a healthy trend
By: Lalit Garg The 18th Lok Sabha has been elected in the country. The world’s largest democracy and record number of voters are to be proud of, but there are also disturbing trends that have surfaced during the conduct of this exercise. The news is that out of the 543 members of Lok Sabha elected […]
Are plant-based burgers really bad for our heart?
By: Evangeline Mantzioris We’re hearing a lot about ultra-processed foods and the health effects of eating too many. And we know plant-based foods are popular for health or other reasons. So it’s not surprising new research out this week including the health effects of ultra-processed, plant-based foods is going to attract global attention. And the […]
DC Srinagar greets people on Urs Shah-e-Hamdan (RA)
Says Hazrat Ameer-e-Kabeer (RA) encouraged people to live a life of piety, discipline SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat has felicitated people on the auspicious occasion of Urs of Hazrat Ameer-e-Kabeer, Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA). In his message، Dr۔ Bilal said that Hazrat Ameer-e-Kabeer, Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA) has […]
Lt Governor greets people on Jyeshtha Ashtami
SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings and good wishes on the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami, which is being celebrated tomorrow. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami, I extend my warm wishes to everyone, especially our Kashmiri Pandit brothers and sisters for their success, […]
