World brain day: 80% strokes can be prevented with lifestyle changes: DAK
Srinagar: On world brain day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said 80 percent of stroke cases can be prevented through changes in lifestyle. “Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, not smoking and maintaining the right weight can prevent most of the strokes,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said over the […]
Elderly man injured in bear attack in Ganderbal
Ganderbal: An elderly man was injured after being attacked by a bear in forest area of central Kashmir’s district Gandarbal on Saturday. An official said that soon after the incident he was shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, where from he was referred to SKIMS Soura. He has been identified as Ghulam Nabi Dar […]
Dumper vehicle falls into gorge at Mendhar, driver killed
Poonch: A driver of a dumper vehicle died after the vehicle skidded off the road and fell into gorge in Mendhar Poonch, officials said on Saturday. They said that the dumper vehicle bearing registration number (JK12B-7126) met with an accident at Naka Village area of Mendhar. Soon a rescue operation was launched by local volunteers […]
Manasbal Lake Festival-2023 organised by Tourism department
Will focus on scaling up activities on Manasbal: Dr Abid
MANASBAL: The picturesque valley of Manasbal witnessed the grand inauguration of the Manasbal Festival-2023, as the Secretary of Tourism, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to boost tourism in the region. The festival aims to showcase the mesmerizing beauty of Manasbal and attract both national and international tourists to this magnificent destination. […]
Police arrests drug smuggler in Baramulla
Destroys wild bung in Awantipora
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug smuggler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from his possession. Besides, police destroyed wild bung in Main town Pampore area of Awantipora, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a police party during naka checking at Chandanwari Boniyar intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from the spot […]
Police busts gang of burglars, bike lifters in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla busted gang of burglars/motorcycle lifters in Pattan by arresting four accused persons involved in the crime and recovered stolen property from their possession, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that police received a written application from John Mohammad War son of Abdul Ahad War resident of Palpora Pattan stating therein […]
Ashok Kumar Parmar assumes charge as Pr. Secy SDD
Assesses functioning of Deptt, also takes stock of various ongoing projects
JAMMU: After assuming charge of Principal Secretary Skill Development Department (SDD), Ashok Kumar Parmar Friday chaired a meeting to assess the functioning of Skill Development Department at Civil Secretariat, here. During the meeting, the Principal Secretary also took stock of progress made during the current year under Capex budget for Skill Development projects. The meeting […]
DC Anantnag reviews preparations for Independence Day celebrations
ANANTNAG: In anticipation of the Independence Day, 2023 celebrations, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, SF Hamid accompanied by top administrative officials, Friday conducted a comprehensive review of the preparations at Dak Bungalow Khanbal, here. The DC commenced the meeting by emphasizing the significance of Independence Day and its importance in commemorating the nation’s freedom struggle. […]
Advisor Bhatnagar reviews performance, functioning of J&K Drugs and Food Control Organisation
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Friday chaired a meeting and held a comprehensive review of the performance and functioning of J&K Drugs and Food Control Organisation (JKDFCO). The meeting also held detailed deliberations on organization’s achievements, challenges, and the strategies to strengthen its effectiveness across Jammu and Kashmir for ensuring availability of […]
DDC Pulwama reviews pace of progress achieved on works under CAPEX Budget 2023-24
PULWAMA: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom Friday chaired a review meeting of the district officers at circuit house Pulwama to review the pace of progress achieved on different works under the District Capex Budget 2023-24. Chief Planning Officer, Pulwama, Shahnawaz Ahmad Khan informed the chair that against total 2460 proposed works, […]
