Pahalgam attack: 48 tourist sites in Kashmir shut amid security concerns
Officials deny closure, say all major destinations are open Srinagar: Nearly 50 public parks and gardens located in vulnerable areas of Kashmir valley have been shut as a precautionary measure in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, officials said on Tuesday. Gates have been closed at 48 of the 87 public parks and gardens […]
The unending crisis
The 7.7 magnitude March 28 quake that hit a wide swath of Myanmar that is ridden with conflict and violence has caused significant damage to six regions and states, including the capital, Naypyitaw. The humanitarian needs of hundreds of thousands of survivors remain desperately pressing a month after Myanmar’s deadly earthquake, compounded by airstrikes that […]
A new morning for the women folk
By: Priyanka Saurabh Taking a historic initiative, Dhani Biran village in Haryana has resolved to free daughters and daughters-in-law from the practice of veil. Led by the village elder Dharampal, the Panchayat decided that no woman will be forced to wear a veil and action will be taken against anyone who opposes it. Sarpanch Kavita […]
Budget proposals envisage strengthening of grassroots level infrastructure, rapid development: Dy CM
Reviews formulation of Capex Budget 2025-26 JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, chaired a meeting to review the progress on Capex Budget 2024-25 works besides discussing formulation of the Capex Budget Action Plan for 2025-26 fiscal. Minister for Health & Medical Education, Sakina Itoo, Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Javed Ahmad Dar, […]
Treating Brain Tumors
Advancements in Endoscopic Microsurgery, CyberKnife Radiosurgery By: Dr. Aditya Gupta The field of neurosurgery has undergone a revolutionary transformation over the past decade, particularly with the emergence of advanced endoscopic microsurgical techniques and the evolution of radiosurgical technologies such as CyberKnife. These innovations have significantly enhanced the precision, safety, and efficacy of brain tumor treatment, […]
Police attaches property of designated terrorist under UAPA
Srinagar: Police in Sopore attached immovable property belonging to Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo, son of Abdul Khaliq Kandoo, resident of Kralteng, Sopore a designated terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and a key Pakistan-based handler of the proscribed terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen. The attached property comprises land measuring 13×12 feet, including one shop and […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that a police team at a checkpoint established at Kalsari near Grid Station Pattan, intercepted a person identified as Jahangir Ahmad Wani son of Ghulam Mohammad Wani resident of Kharnipora Tangmarg. During search […]
Drug peddler involved in cross-border drug smuggling detained under PIT NDPS Act
Srinagar: Police in Kupwara detained Zakir Hussain Ghakahd, son of Abdullah Ghakahd resident of Karnah, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS), involved in cross-border drug smuggling. The detention was ordered by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, under Order No. DIVCOM-“K”/73/2025 dated 26-04-2025, a police spokesman said Tuesday. […]
ACB registers embezzlement case against ZEO Chandanwari, Jr Asst
Baramulla: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday said to have presented a charge-sheet before Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption Baramulla, against ZEO Chandanwari and a Jr Asst for misappropriation and embezzlement of over Rs 27 lacs out of scholarship funds meant for Gujjar Bakerwal and Pahari speaking students. A spokesman of the organisation said that […]
Secretary RDD reviews PMAY-G implementation, Panchayat Ghars construction across J&K
Assesses operational status of Panchayat Learning Centres SRINAGAR: Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR), Mohammad Aijaz Asad, conducted a comprehensive review of key rural development initiatives across the Union Territory, including the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G), status of Panchayat Ghars (PGs) and functionality of Panchayat Learning Centres (PLCs). The meeting was […]
