Five reasons why young-onset dementia is often missed
By: Molly Murray Around 57 million people worldwide have dementia. While most cases of dementia are diagnosed in older adults, about 7% of cases occur in people under 65. This number may be even higher as young-onset dementia continues to be under-recognised. This means many people may be missing out on the support they need. […]
IVF in aged women still offers hope for motherhood
By: Dr. Neelam Banerjee In today’s world, more women are choosing to have children later in life. Whether it’s due to career priorities, financial planning, late marriages, or personal reasons, the average age of starting a family is steadily rising, especially in urban India. But as the age increases, so do the concerns about fertility. […]
Spring in Kashmir
Letter to the Editor By: Kanchan Basu The flowers and colours of spring in Kashmir are enthralling and a sight to behold. Kashmir, the ‘Paradise on Earth’ known for its snow-covered valleys, doesn’t disappoint its residents, visitors and tourists in this season as well. As the mesmerising landscape comes back to life after a harsh […]
Ramban landslide- It is a major natural disaster: Dr Farooq Abdullah
Jammu: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday termed the Ramban cloudburst a major natural disaster and urged the Government of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take serious note of the situation. Speaking to reporters in Jammu, Dr Abdullah said the entire village in Ramban has come down due to the disaster […]
MLA Banihal seeks operationalisation of Baramulla-Katra Railway Service
Demands Relief and Rehabilitation package from for affected families Ramban: Expressing serious concern over the widespread devastation caused by incessant rains, hailstorms, landslides, and cloudbursts across parts of Jammu and Kashmir—particularly in Ramban, Banihal, Gool, and Dharamkund—Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) Banihal, Sajjad Shaheen urged the government to take immediate and comprehensive measures to mitigate the […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Budgam
Srinagar: Police in Budgam arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint near Higher Secondary School Zohama, intercepted a suspicious person identified as Sajad Muzaffar Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Mohammad Dar resident of Surasyar Chadoora. During search, […]
Aijaz Asad reviews RDD schemes in Shopian
Directs enhanced focus on durable assets, infrastructure SHOPIAN: Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RD&PR), Mohammad Aijaz Asad, on Monday conducted a comprehensive review of departmental schemes in Shopian district. The meeting was attended by District Development Commissioner, Shopian, Shishir Gupta; Additional District Development Commissioner, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Zakir […]
Progress on PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana reviewed at Ganderbal
DC directs intensifying awareness, publicity efforts to ensure benefits of scheme reach maximum consumers GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore chaired a meeting to review the implementation and progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in the district. At the outset, DC was briefed about the status of applications uploaded on the […]
SOP Committee Relief meeting held at Bandipora
BANDIPORA: In order to accelerate the relief distribution process, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bandipora, Zaffar Husson Shawl, today chaired a meeting of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Committee, here. The meeting discussed the evaluation of pending relief cases and ensuring timely support to eligible beneficiaries. A total of five cases were presented out of which […]
J&K gears up for National Panchayati Raj Day celebrations on April 24
Director asks officials to organise Gram Sabhas across UT JAMMU: In preparation for National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD) on April 24, 2025, Director Panchayati Raj J&K, Sham Lal chaired a meeting with Assistant Commissioners Panchayats (ACPs) to finalize the modalities for the celebrations across the Union Territory. Emphasizing the importance of grassroots democratic Institutions, the […]
