Crackdown in Sopore: 79 vehicles fined, illegal stands removed
Sopore Police intensify traffic drive to tackle congestion Sopore: To streamline vehicular movement and tackle growing traffic congestion in Sopore, Police on Saturday intensified the traffic enforcement drive across the town, issuing 79 challans and shutting down unauthorised vehicle stands. An official informed that a total of 79 challans were issued against those found flouting […]
‘He was my only support,’ says grieving mother of youth who drowned in Dal Lake boat capsize
Srinagar: Every day, Taufeeq Ahmad Chopan would row his boat across Dal Lake, selling ice cream to tourists and locals to support his family. But on Friday, the same lake that helped him earn a living turned tragic, taking his life and leaving his family without their only support. “He was my only support,” cried […]
Asthma affects up to 10% of Kashmir population: Doctors
Srinagar: Asthma, a chronic and potentially life-threatening respiratory condition, is impacting between 5 to 10 percent of the population in Kashmir, mirroring global trends, doctors have warned. They are urging the public to take early symptoms seriously and adopt preventive measures against the disease, which, along with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), has emerged as […]
Pahalgam Terror Attack Aftermath: Sonamarg sees dip in tourist footfall
Sonamarg: The persistent flow of tourists at Sonamarg, one of the most scenic hill stations in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, has declined following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, thereby casting a shadow over the region’s tourism sector. A deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists, […]
ACB arrests Incharge PP, GMC Jammu and his driver for accepting bribe
Jammu: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday said to have trapped and arrested Incharge Police Post, Government Medical College, Jammu and his driver for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 13,000. A spokesman in a statement said that Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that public servant namely PSI Murtaza Rehman, […]
Sgr Police intensify searches at residences of terrorist aides
Srinagar: In its continuing persistent action against terrorist associates of proscribed terrorist outfits and in the furtherance of investigation into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Srinagar Police on Saturday intensified searches across multiple locations in the city with the aim to dismantle terror-supporting infrastructure in the district. A spokesman in a […]
PC leader Sajad Lone calls for temporary pause on political infighting
Calls accusations between parties as ‘unwanted and undesirable’ Srinagar: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Saturday called for a pause for political infighting among regional parties. Taking to X, Lone expressed concern over the “political mudslinging”, stating that while parties would have ample opportunities to engage in political discourse, the current situation demands restraint. […]
US-China trade war favours none
Two major world powers China and the United States are at loggerhead over mutual trade as the new US leadership under Donald Trump imposed a heavy tax on Chinese goods in the country. China also played tit-for-tat and announced imposition of huge taxes on goods procured from the US. For now the trade war between […]
A Call for Meaningful Education
By: Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat As board examination results roll out each year, we witness a familiar scene—celebrations for high scores, disappointment over average marks, and in many cases, children struggling under the crushing weight of expectations. While examinations are designed to evaluate a student’s academic understanding, the current system has evolved into a narrow and […]
Marks, myths and the mirage of success
By: Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi As the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) declared the Class 10 and 12 results, streets across the Valley echoed with celebration. The Class 10 pass percentage stood at 79.94%, with 1,16,453 students clearing the exams. Girls outshone boys with an impressive 81.24% pass rate compared to 78.74% […]
