Strengthening road safety : Traffic Police gets 350 modern vehicles, 685 body cams
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police has received 350 modern vehicles equipped with road safety gadgets, including 685 body-worn cameras, interceptor vehicles and patrol units, to strengthen traffic monitoring, management and regulation, officials said. The Union Territory has registered a steady decline in accidents over the last three years owing to intensified induction of […]
PM Modi receives Norway’s highest civilian honour Press Trust of India
Oslo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with Norway’s highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, for his contribution in advancing the India-Norway relationship and his leadership. This is Prime Minister Modi’s 32nd international honour. King Harald V of Norway conferred upon PM Modi the Grand Cross […]
Over 10,000 dog bite cases annually ring alarm bells in Kashmir
Doctors warn of rising stray dog attacks; stress urgent vaccination, pet hygiene and public awareness Children among worst affected as hospitals continue to report mounting anti-rabies cases Srinagar: With more than 10,000 dog bite cases being reported annually in Kashmir, health experts have sounded alarm over what they describe as a growing public health […]
The killer smoke in our rooms
In most Indian homes, the fight against mosquitoes begins at dusk with a matchstick. A spiral of mosquito-repellent incense, glowing red in a corner, promises a bite-free night for less than Rupees two. But the very cure we light for comfort is filling our lungs with a chemical cocktail that regulators, doctors, and researchers are […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Green Shift In Pharma Mandate The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission’s mandate to eliminate Class 1 carcinogenic solvents like benzene from our 50 billion dollar pharmaceutical industry is a phenomenal leap toward sustainable healthcare. Historically drug manufacturing has generated over 100 kg of hazardous waste per kilogram of active ingredient. By replacing lethal chemicals with […]
The Forgotten Fifth Subject
Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat Education is not only about securing marks or passing examinations; it is about building careers, developing skills, and preparing students for the future. However, one of the most neglected and misunderstood aspects of higher secondary education today is the importance of the 5th subject. Unfortunately, many students consider it merely an optional […]
Equality and women’s freedom
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The recent observation by the Supreme Court of India is not merely a legal observation, but a historic message challenging the deeply ingrained mindset in Indian society that often limits a woman’s identity after marriage to her husband, family, and domestic responsibilities. The Court stated unequivocally that a woman cannot be expected […]
Deputy CM completes Self-Enumeration for Census 2027
Urges public participation SRINAGAR: In a major push towards promotion of Self-Enumeration under Census 2027, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary Monday successfully completed his Self-Enumeration exercise at Civil Secretariat in Srinagar. The exercise was done under the guidance of Amit Sharma, Chief Principal Census Officer and Director Census Operations & Citizen Registration, Jammu & Kashmir […]
Sakeena Itoo reviews proposed interventions for transforming, strengthening ECCE
Calls for holistic, inclusive, child-centric learning ecosystem across J&K SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo Monday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the interventions proposed for transforming and strengthening Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) by the Social Welfare department across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended […]
Congress headquarters in Jammu to be named ‘Rajiv Bhawan’
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress has decided to name its renovated headquarters in Jammu as ‘Rajiv Bhawan’ in memory of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, ahead of his death anniversary on May 21. JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra said the decision was taken as a tribute to his contributions to the nation. According to […]