Tobacco sales near schools rampant despite prohibition in J&K
J&K’s tobacco use stands at 20.8%, almost double national average of 10.7% Loose cigarettes continue to be sold widely, making tobacco more accessible to youth
Missing TA soldier traced by police in south Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 2: Several hours after a soldier from the Territorial Army (TA), went missing while traveling from his home in Anantnag to Rangreth Srinagar on Sunday was traced by…
Srinagar man detained in Saudi Arabia for 4 yrs, family seeks Govt’s intervention
Srinagar, Feb 02: A 36-year-old engineer from Soura, Srinagar has been held in a Saudi Arabian prison for the past four years, leaving his family trapped in an endless cycle…
Bringing Cancer Care closer to home: Daycare Centers to bring relief to rural patients, say doctors
Anantnag, Feb 02: The announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman regarding the establishment of 200 daycare cancer centers in district hospitals across India has garnered widespread praise from the medical…
Srinagar innovator to launch solar car ‘RAY’ on Feb 10
Srinagar, Feb 02: Bilal Ahmed, a mathematics teacher and innovator from Srinagar, is set to unveil Kashmir’s first-ever solar-powered car, RAY, on February 10. Known as the ‘Elon Musk of…
Forest fire surge due to human negligence: Experts
Srinagar, Feb 02: Due to ongoing dry spell, the wildfires in Jammu and Kashmir are escalating at an alarming rate, with 6,752 incidents reported in 2024 and 41 more recorded…
Doctors at DH B’pora perform emergency surgery on high-risk mother
Bandipora: In a remarkable display of medical expertise and teamwork, doctors at District Hospital Bandipora successfully performed a high-risk emergency surgery on a pregnant woman with serious cardiac concerns, ensuring…
Govt neglect plagues Bla’s Nalla Ningli, locals seek action
Baramulla, Feb 02: Domestic waste, plastic, garbage piles, and toxic construction debris litter banks of Nalla Ningli in Kandi Baramulla, once known for its clear waters, as authorities have failed…
Boy stabbed in B’la’s Sheeri, accused arrested
Baramulla, Feb 02: A violent altercation in the Sheeri area of Baramulla on Sunday left a young boy injured after he was stabbed multiple times. Officials confirmed that the victim,…
‘This century will belong to India’: BJP’s Tarun Chugh lauds Union Budget 2025
Criticises Rahul’s budget opposition, says Congress believes in ‘cutting pockets’ of poor
