Schools have critical role in preventing drug abuse among youths: Sakeena Itoo
Javed Dar reaffirms govt’s support to all institutions channelizing youth energy towards positive direction JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, addressed the annual function of SGSD International School at Baba Jitto Auditorium SKUAST here. The Minister, who was chief guest on the occasion, in her address reaffirmed government’s […]
Awami Ittehad Party workers detained in Srinagar for observing hunger strike
Workers were demanding Rashid’s release Srinagar: Several Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) workers were detained on Friday as they were trying to sit on a day-long hunger strike here to demand the release of Baramulla Lok Sabha MP and party chief Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer, police said. The AIP workers assembled at the Sangarmal Shopping […]
Chinar trees drying up in Gaang Tral, locals demand govt’s intervention
Pulwama: The majority of the trees in one of the largest chinar garden in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are drying up, locals said Friday. The residents of the Gaang area of Tral said Gaang park holds at least 110 chinar trees. They said that the majority of the chunar trees in the garden are drying […]
Police arrests six gamblers in Awantipora, stake money seized
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora arrested six gamblers and seized stake money from their possession, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that acting on a specific information regarding gambling activities at Bahu Awantipora, a police team raided the specific spot and arrested the six gamblers. They have been identified as Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, Abdul Hameed […]
Steep rise in stray dogs scares Wasoora Pulwama residents
Canines being transported from Urban areas during night, allege locals Pulwama: The surge in stray dogs in Wasoora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has become a cause of grave concern for inhabitants of the area. The residents of the area said that the problem has assumed a serious dimension with concerned authorities turning a […]
LG Sinha inaugurates 32nd International Conference of IAPC at AIIMS Jammu
SAMBA: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), at AIIMS Jammu. More than 800 national and international delegates will join deliberations to foster advancements and innovations in palliative care for quality of life for patients diagnosed with terminal illness. The three-day conference is being […]
CS reviews functioning of FCS&CA, Metrology Departments
Directs to ensure protection of consumer rights JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high level meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, to review functioning of the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and the Legal Metrology Department (LMD). The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, FCS&CA, Zubair Ahmed, Controller, Legal […]
Illegal dental Labs in South Kashmir pose grave health risks, allege locals
By: Mushtaq ul Islam Pulwama: The growing number of illegal and unlicensed dental laboratories in South Kashmir, particularly in Pulwama and Shopian, has raised serious health concerns. According to certified dental practioceners, these unauthorized labs use substandard materials and lack qualified personnel, putting patients at risk of severe infections and other dental complications. Experts warn […]
Javed Rana meets Army Chief, discusses critical issues affecting LoC residents
NEW DELHI: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Rana, today held detailed discussions with Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, on wide ranging issues affecting the residents of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly those living along the Line of Control (LoC). During the meeting, focused discussions were held […]
Identify vulnerable groups, conduct regular testing for early detection of TB: Sakeena Itoo asks DCs
Reviews progress on implementation of 100-Day TB Elimination Campaign across J&K Calls for continuous testing, active surveillance in TB free districts to prevent re-emergence JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today asked the Deputy Commissioners to identify vulnerable groups in their respective districts and conduct regular testing at […]
