New Covid-19 variant Eris no cause for concern: DAK

Srinagar: With India reporting cases of new Covid-19 variant Eris in some states, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Thursday said the new variant is not a cause of concern for us and there is no need to worry about it. “There is no evidence to suggest that the new variant causes more severe illness,” said […]
Dodamarg Tral high school faces shortage of staff, allege locals

Pulwama: A high school in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is facing shortage of staff which is causing a concern among the students and parents alike, local alleged Tuesday. The locals from Dodamarg Tral said that in 2018 the school was upgraded to high school but the institution continues to face shortage of […]
Ashdar Khiram residents allege shortage of potable water

Anantnag: The residents of Ashdar village in Khiram hamlet of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district have complained of acute shortage of drinking water. The residents of the area said that they have been facing water shortage since last several decades and authorities are acting as mute spectators. Mumtaz Ahmad, a local resident said that there is […]
Walking 4,000 steps a day lowers risk early death: DAK

Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday said walking fewer steps a day significantly reduces a person’s risk of early death. , “If you walk just 4, 0000 steps a day, you can substantially lower your risk of dying,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said according to a large study published […]
Poor cellular network irks Branpathri Tral residents

Pulwama: The subscribers of government as well private telecommunication companies have complained about erratic calling and internet services at Branpathri village of Tral hamlet in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The residents of Branpathri said that when the world is witnessing 5G connectivity, they don’t even have access to proper calling facilities. They said that they […]
Bandipora’s Gund Qaisar Village achieves ‘Har Ghar Jal’ milestone

BANDIPORA: Gund Qaisar Village in Bandipora district has successfully achieved the ambitious ‘Har Ghar Jal’ goal, ensuring 100% tap water supply to all 226 households, schools, and anganwadis within its boundaries. This milestone was officially announced by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad. He appreciated the collaborative efforts and commitment of the local […]
Memandar Shopian residents allege shortage of potable water

Shopian: The residents of Memandar village in south Kashmir’s Shopian district have been waiting to get potable water as there is no proper water supply scheme providing drinking water facility to their area. The residents of the area said that they are forced to drink contaminated, unfiltered water in absence of any proper water supply […]
Tral-Diver road in dilapidated condition, allege locals

Pulwama: The road connecting Diver Chattergam area with Tral town in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is lying in dilapidated condition, locals have alleged. The residents of the area said that the main road connecting the area with Tral town hasn’t been macadamised since last 15 years and it is in dilapidated condition adding to the […]
Tral residents demand potable water supply

Allege that water supply scheme was sanctioned few years back, but work not started on it
Pulwama: The residents in Arigam village in Tral hamlet of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are facing scarcity of potable water since last several years, locals alleged Saturday. They said that the households are getting highly contaminated water from the existing water supply scheme and after hectic efforts a new water supply scheme was approved for […]
Over 22000 farmers get 14th installment under PM-KISAN at Ganderbal

GANDERBAL: On the eve of release of 14th installment of Rs. 17000 Crores in favour of 8.5 Crore beneficiaries of PM-KISAN by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the Department of Agriculture District Ganderbal in collaboration with District Administration Ganderbal organized a function at district level in the Conference Hall of Mini Secretariat Ganderbal. The event was […]