23 Kishtwar Women Farmers leave for exposure visit to SKUAST-K
KISHTWAR: A group of 23 women farmers and members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) Tuesday left for a five-day exposure tour to Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir (SKUAST-K). The objective of the tour is to enable these farmers to learn best agricultural practices. The tour was organized on the directions and guidance […]
Samba Child Welfare Committee, District Child Protection Unit conduct anti-child begging drive
SAMBA: The Child Welfare Committee Samba and District Child Protection Unit conducted an anti- child begging drive here Tuesday at Bari Brahmana. While no children were found begging, six children were found working as rag pickers in different areas of Bari Brahmana. The deputed team brought these children in a vehicle provided by the District […]
Power shutdown in Jammu areas
JAMMU: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Kalyanpur, Akhnoor and adjoining areas shall remain affected on June 05 from 7 am to 9 am. Similarly, the power supply to Main Bazar, Ward No. 4,5,8,9,10,11,12, Taraf Sanji, Jarai, Bhagthali, Jail Court, PHE, Parliwand, Basantpur, MES Lakhanpur and adjoining areas shall […]
Community-Based Disaster Response and Awareness Workshop held
BANDIPORA: Govt. Degree College Ajas Bandipora, in collaboration with the District Disaster Management Authority Bandipora today conducted a community-based disaster response and awareness workshop. The workshop featured presentations and live demonstrations aimed at educating students and community members about disaster management and response. Resource persons from JK Disaster Response Force (UTDRF) DPL Bandipora and Fire […]
Will the BJP make it the third time?

By: Priyanka Saurabh Exit polls have projected a significant lead in the South with the BJP (NDA) returning for the third time in 2024. This trend is important because the BJP has made significant efforts in the last 10 years to make inroads in the southern states, especially Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The BJP is […]
Managing acute gastroenteritis during heatwave
By: Dr Vineet Kumar Gupta Acute gastroenteritis, commonly referred to as stomach flu, is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines typically caused by viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections. It is characterized by sudden onset of symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps, and fever. While it can affect individuals of all ages, certain […]
What are nootropics and do they really boost your brain?
By: Nenad Naumovski, Amanda Bulman, Andrew McKune Humans have long been searching for a “magic elixir” to make us smarter, and improve our focus and memory. This includes traditional Chinese medicine used thousands of years ago to improve cognitive function. Now we have nootropics, also known as smart drugs, brain boosters or cognitive enhancers. You […]
Dengue prevention efforts necessary
Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, Before the onset of the high transmission monsoon and post-monsoon seasons, the leadership of the Government Health Services in Karnataka must devise a strategy and closely monitor the dengue situation in vulnerable hotspots across the state. Additionally, government teams need to visit locations where cases are reported, inspect for […]