Two Teenagers Killed in Jammu Kashmir Road Accident
SRINAGAR: Two teenagers were killed after their scooty met with an accident in the Chandak area of Poonch district on Saturday.
Officials said that a...
ACB Arrests Revenue Official Red-Handed in Bribe Case
SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday arrested Patwari, Gulzar Ahmad Ganie, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 in Anantnag district.
An ACB...
GMC Srinagar Holds Anti-Tobacco Event for School Students
SRINAGAR: The Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, organised an awareness event at Government Boys High School (GBHS) Takinwaripora to mark...
Tourism Will Bounce Back Soon, Says CM’s Advisor
SRINAGAR: Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Saturday said the Jammu and Kashmir government is committed to reviving the tourism...
Muslim Man Maintains Shiv Temple in Kashmir, Continues Decades-Old Tradition
SRINAGAR: Gulzar Hussain, a Muslim resident of Budgam district, has dedicated decades of his life to preserving the sanctity of the historic Dia-Nag Shiv...
Two Arrested in Srinagar Facebook Donation Scam
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday arrested two persons involved in a Facebook donation fraud case in Srinagar district.
In a statement, a police...
Seven COVID-19 Deaths Recorded as Active Cases Touch 2,710 Across India
SRINAGAR: India’s active COVID-19 caseload has surged to 2,710, with Kerala, Maharashtra and Delhi emerging as the most affected states. The Union Health Ministry...
PHE Staff Protest on June 2 Over Salary Delay
SRINAGAR: The Kashmir PHE Joint Employees Association has announced a peaceful protest on June 2 at Press Colony, Srinagar, over the non-payment of salaries...
Khanyar Civil Society Opposes JLNM Jurisdiction Change
SRINAGAR: The Civil Society Group Khanyar has opposed the reported move to place Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial (JLNM) Hospital, Rainawari, under the administrative control...
Locals Decry Foul Smell, Health Risk from Dumping Site in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The long-standing issue of garbage disposal along the circular road in Pulwama town remains unresolved, as the much-anticipated solid waste management project continues...
Proper Security in Place for Kheer Bhawani Mela: IGP Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Inspector General of Police Vidhi Kumar Birdi on Saturday said that preparations are in place for the upcoming Kheer Bhawani Mela, with the...
10 Sheep Electrocuted to Death in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: At least 10 sheep and goats have died due to electrocution in two separate incidents in Srinagar. In the first incident, more than...
Jammu Kashmir Has 65 Govt Schools With Zero Students: Education Ministry
SRINAGAR: In Jammu and Kashmir, at least 65 government schools have zero student enrolment, while over five thousand primary schools have fewer than 30...
Over 6,000 Cat Bite Cases Reported at SMHS Anti-Rabies Clinic in a Year
SRINAGAR: Kashmir has witnessed a significant surge in cat bite cases, with the number of reported incidents doubling within a year.
According to official data,...
Can We Afford to Stay Silent on Public Smoking Any Longer?
by Rayees Ahmad Kumar
Despite global awareness campaigns and legislation, public tobacco use remains rampant. Stronger enforcement, community education, and civic responsibility are essential to...
