Commissioner Secretary SWD visits Kulgam
Chairs International Day celebration against Drug abuse, illicit trafficking
KULGAM: Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare, Sheetal Nanda, Monday visited Kulgam where she presided over a mega function organized by District Social Welfare Department Kulgam and district administration to observe International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. While addressing at the event, Commissioner Secretary highlighted the importance of celebrating the day. She added that the […]
Double tragedy strikes Bandipora family
Day after sister's death brother also succumbs
Srinagar: A day after his sister’s death, the boy who was hospitalised here, too has lost the battle for his life early Monday morning. An official said that Nazakat Ali (21) who was admitted at SKIMS Soura after being referred from JVC Hospital the previous day, succumbed despite being provided treatment at the hospital. Pertinently, […]
Police arrests man with fake gold biscuits
Baramulla: Police on Monday arrested a person along with 380 fake gold biscuits at Khanpora area of Baramulla, a police spokesman said. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Khanpora Bridge intercepted a person who tried to flee after noticing police party but was apprehended tactfully. He has been identified as […]
Saving the youth
By: Shahid Ul Islam, Tajamul Islam Drug addiction is the fastest-growing problem among youth in developing countries besides already causing a great harm in the developed world as well. The Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is not an exception. A rapid increase in drug addiction among young boys and girls has emerged as a […]
Eid ul-Adha: A time to connect with the divine
By: Adnan Shafi Islam, a religion that emphasizes faith and submission to the will of God, holds the belief that our time on this earthly plane is a rigorous examination of our devotion. Only on the Day of Judgement, when our earthly journey comes to an end, will we truly understand how we fared in […]
The changing rural landscape
By: K S S Pillai It is often said that a live society needs to undergo continual changes. Some of these changes are welcome, but many would be happy if others do not happen. During my infrequent visits to my native state of Kerala, I observe several changes that have taken place there. Old houses […]