RRU, JKSDRF sign MoU to strengthen Training, Research and Capacity Building in Disaster Management
SRINAGAR: Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and the Jammu & Kashmir State Disaster Response Force (JKSDRF) Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the fields of training, academics and research aimed at enhancing disaster management and emergency response capabilities in Jammu & Kashmir. The MoU seeks to foster institutional cooperation through a range […]
19 property owners booked for tenant verification lapses in Samba
Jammu: Police on Monday filed 19 FIRs against property owners for not providing details of tenants in Samba district, officials said. The cases were registered at Samba and Bari Brahmana police stations during a special verification drive launched to enhance security measures and ensure strict adherence to mandatory tenant verification norms, they said. The verification […]
Three drug peddlers arrested with heroin in Doda, Samba districts
Jammu: Three alleged drug peddlers were arrested along with different quantities of heroin in Doda and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said. A police team intercepted a vehicle at a checkpoint in Doda town and subjected its two occupants to frisking, leading to the recovery of 53 grams of heroin from […]
Police return lost bag with cash, documents to Vaishno Devi pilgrim
Jammu: The Security Wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday traced and returned a lost bag containing Rs 72,220 and some important documents to a pilgrim visiting Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district, an official said. Vipin Sonkar had reported the loss of his bag, suspected to have been misplaced at either Katra […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Panzan Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Gudsathoo, Panzan, Lalgam, Rangar, Kharibagh, Kathairgund and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 16 June 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Cheshmashahi TRC line will […]
Khrew Pampore residents decry increased air pollution caused by cement factories
Pulwama: Residents of Khrew in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have expressed serious concern over increasing air pollution caused by multiple cement factories operating in the area, claiming it is posing significant risks to public health and the environment. Locals allege that continuous emissions of dust and harmful particles from the factories have severely degraded air […]
Sakeena Itoo inaugurates Medical Camp at Zadibal Srinagar
SRINAGAR: In view of the forthcoming holy month of Muharram-ul-Haram, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Monday inaugurated a comprehensive medical camp at Zadibal here aimed at ensuring accessible healthcare services and emergency medical preparedness for devotees and the general public during the sacred month. The medical camp has […]
Energy prices may witness some relief
Increase in energy costs has put a huge burden on a common man. Before sanctions were imposed by the US due to crisis in the gulf region, Iran was India’s third-largest supplier and offered credit, rupee payment, and freight discounts. This entire situation has changed drastically after the Iran-US war and now that the situation […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Securing Our Sailors in Chaos The upcoming Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) meeting is a critical test for India’s maritime leadership. With recent U.S. attacks targeting four vessels carrying Indian seafarers New Delhi must boldly bypass bureaucratic red tape to address this crisis. Over 70% of global trade passes through the Indian Ocean […]
Swasth Bharat, Sashakt Bharat- 12years of Health Care development
Anupriya Patel Stronger health systems lead to higher economic productivity, greater workforce participation, and sustained long-term growth. Good health, therefore, is not only a social good but also a national asset – the foundation upon which human potential is built and national strength is measured. Health, therefore, is not only a social good but also […]