The nation’s wealth
By: M Ahmad There is no universally agreed international definition of the youth age group. For statistical purposes, however, the United Nations—without prejudice to any other definitions made by Member States—defines ‘youth’ as those persons between the ages of 15 and 24 years. Today, there are 1.2 billion young people aged 15 to 24 years, […]
Whispers of a Wise Tree
Dr. Rizwan Rumi In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often find solace in the embrace of nature. Recently, I embarked on a journey to escape the monotony of routine and sought refuge in the nearby forest. As I ventured into the serene wilderness, I was greeted by the majesty of towering […]
The health benefits of Tomatoes
By: Mohammad Hanief Tomatoes have a wide range of beneficial effects due to the presence of a number of nutrients. They are rich in anti-oxidants that have anti-carcinogenic properties. Consumption of tomatoes helps to improve digestion and blood circulation, reduce cholesterol levels in blood, detoxify body, prevent premature aging, improve fluid balance and reduce inflammation. […]
DC Srinagar, President ZSWO visits Zila Sainik Bhawan
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, Saturday visited Zila Sainik Welfare Office (ZSWO) cum Sainik Bhawan at Batmaloo and took stock of its functioning. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner, who is also President Zilla Sainik Welfare Board interacted with the staff of ZSWO and War Veterans. The DC was briefed about […]
J&K Sikh Coordination Committee calls on Lt Governor
JAMMU: A delegation of Sikh Coordination Committee J&K led by its patron Shriman Mahant Manjit Singh, Chief of Shiromani Dera Nangali Sahib called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhawan Saturday. Shriman Mahant Manjit Singh ji expressed gratitude to the Lt Governor led UT Administration for resolving long pending issues of the Sikh community […]
Secy RDD calls for sustainable sanitation systems in villages and other places
SBM to focus on greater public participation for sustainability JAMMU: The Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen, a flagship program under the Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj having achieved the ODF status will focus on creating sustainable assets in villages, empowering and supporting local communities for cleanliness process besides development more than 300 locations […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Ganderbal, Baramulla
Srinagar: Police arrested two drug peddlers in Ganderbal and Baramulla and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Satuurday. He said that police received a specific information regarding presence of contraband substance in a residential house of Javaid Ahmad Laharwal son of late Abdul Gaffar Laharwal resident of Kondabal. On receipt of […]
Illegal extraction of minerals: Police seizes five vehicles, arrests five persons in Baramulla
Srinagar: Cracking a whip on illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized five vehicles and arrested five persons in Baramulla, a police spokesman said Saturday. A police party seized five vehicles (4 tippers, 1 tractor) and arrested five drivers, involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Khanpora and Delina. The accused […]
Unidentified male body recovered in Rajouri
Srinagar: An unidentified male body was found under mysterious circumstances in Rajouri on Saturday, an official said. He said that a body of a male person, believed to in his thirties, was spotted by some locals at Deri Ralyote, some 150-feet away from Rajouri-Poonch highway. “Soon after a police team reached the site and lifted […]
Govt. Sponsored schemes have the potential to transform lives: VC DDC
BANDIPORA: The District Administration Bandipora on Saturday organised a day long awareness camp at mini secretariat, here. Issues related to delay or rejection of sponsored cases of various schemes, guarantor and other bank related issues faced by the general public, especially youth, were discussed during the program. The programme was presided over by the Vice […]
