Kupwara man found dead at Kadlabal Pampore in south Kashmir
Srinagar: A 54-year-old driver from north Kashmir’s Kupwara district died under mysterious circumstances in Kadlabal Pampore early Thursday morning. Official sources said that the deceased has been identified as Sajjad Ahmad Shah a resident of Panzgam, Kupwara, working as driver. He was reportedly found unconscious in the Kadlabal Pampore area and was immediately shifted to […]
Promote SKICC for MICE tourism: CM to Officials
Chairs SKICC & JKTDC Board Meetings SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday chaired the Board meetings of Sher-i- Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) and Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) after the Boards were reconstituted recently with Chief Minister as chairman of both the Boards. CM chaired back-to back board meetings here at SKICC […]
After feedback from parents school timing likely to be reviewed: Sakina Itoo
Baramulla: Education Minister, Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said the decision regarding change in school timing post summer break is likely to be reviewed in view of the weather forecast and feedback from parents. Speaking to reporters in Baramulla, Sakina Itoo acknowledged the inconvenience caused but defended the initial decision, citing extreme heat as the primary […]
Radical reforms needed
We all are aware about the importance of NEP 2020. The national policy on education is not only a significant step towards transforming India’s education system, with the potential to promote economic growth but is also aimed at enhancing global competitiveness and improving learning outcomes. The document is therefore, a landmark policy aimed at transforming […]
Oral health and heart attack: Exploring the link
By: Dr Syed Ubaid Bukhari Not many people know that our oral health is closely related to our heart health. Poor oral hygiene, resulting in gum disease (periodontitis), is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Over time, bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and travel to the heart, potentially causing heart […]
Sleeping Through Barakah: How Kashmir risks Losing its Children to Laziness
By: Dr. Aftab Jan It pierces the heart to witness how a habit so noble, so transformative — rising early — has become a subject of ridicule and lazy debate in our society, particularly in Kashmir. What was once a sign of strength, spirituality, and success is now resisted as a burden, as though discipline […]
CS visits Nunwan, Chandanwadi Base Camps to assess Yatra arrangements
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday visited the Nunwan Base Camp at Pahalgam to review the arrangements made for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025. He chaired a high-level meeting with senior officers of the civil administration, police, security forces, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) and other line departments to assess the facilities being […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police in Kulgam arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Arreh, Kulgam intercepted a motorcycle bearing registration No JK05B-4138 driven by Waseem Ahmad Dar son of Habibullah Dar resident of Shadab Krewah, Shopian. During […]
Transport Commissioner visits Baltal, Domail Base camp, Sonamarg
Reviews transport arrangements GANDERBAL: Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan Wednesday conducted an extensive visit to key locations along the Amarnath Yatra route to review the transport arrangements and coordination among various agencies. He was accompanied by ARTO Ganderbal and other field officials. The visit included inspections at Baltal, the base camp at Domail and a […]
