World Hypertension Day was observed across the globe on May 17. This year, the theme was `Controlling Hypertension Together: check your blood pressure regularly, defeat the silent killer’. Hypertension or high blood
Self-enumeration under Census 2027 began in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gujarat, and Puducherry on Sunday. It will be followed by housing listing and housing census field operations from June 1 to June 30. Self-enumeration is also currently underway in Uttar Pradesh. Houselisting
The issue of private schools prescribing textbooks against the norms set by the School Education Department has sparked widespread concern among parents and the general public. In response to the controversy, Dr
The menace of quackery, where unqualified individuals present themselves as medical professionals, is a pressing issue that endangers public health and undermines trust in the healthcare system. This unethical practice has gained
The year 2024 has concluded on a positive note for the Kashmir valley’s handicrafts sector. The total export value of Kashmiri crafts from 2020 to 2024 reached an impressive Rs 3,477.31 crore.
The Kashmir Valley was taken by surprise on Friday–Saturday last when heavy snowfall blanketed the region. The unexpected snowfall far exceeded the forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). While light
In 2024, Jammu and Kashmir experienced an unprecedented boom in its tourism sector, with over three million domestic and international tourists visiting the union territory. Officials attribute this growth to a multi-faceted
The Srinagar Police registered 94 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, leading to the arrest of 156 individuals involved in the illegal trade of narcotics in 2024 so
The severe cold wave in Kashmir has created immense hardships for residents, particularly due to disruptions in power supply. In response, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for strict compliance with the
There seems to be no respite in sight from the ongoing intense cold wave in the Kashmir valley. The cold wave accompanied by a prolonged dry spell is taking a toll on
The tragic death of a two-year-old child in Shirhama village, Handwara, on December 5 is yet another reminder of the escalating human-wildlife conflict in Kashmir. This incident, which was the 15th fatality
The implementation of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) in Srinagar is a new step in modernizing traffic enforcement and improving road safety. From now onwards, e-challans will be issued to traffic
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