Jammu and Kashmir Health Department Monday said that the consumption of tobacco and smoking had declined by 3 percent while substance abuse, especially Opioid use […]
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Anti-national Activities: Four govt employees, bank manager dismissed from services
Four government employees, including a police personnel, and a bank manager have been dismissed from service by the Jammu and Kashmir administration for their alleged […]
Dr Parvaiz Kaul, Dr M S Khuroo figure in list of Stanford’s top 2% scientists
In a significant development, Director SKIMS Soura Dr Parvaiz Ahmad Kaul and Dr MS Khuroo have figured in the list of top two percent scientists […]
Weeding Out Deadwood: GoI ordered premature retirement of 36 cops for their involvement in ‘Criminal and Corrupt activities’
The J&K administration on Thursday ordered premature retirement of 36 police personnel for their involvement in “criminal and corrupt activities”. Official sources said these policemen’s conduct […]
Muthaida Majlis e Ulema aghast over admin’s approval of sale of beer, seeks withdrawal of order
The Muthaida Majlis e Ulema- an amalgam of religious scholars from the valley has expressed resentment over admin’s latest order to approve sale of beer […]
Altaf Shah incarcerated Kashmiri separatist leader dies in Delhi hospital
Incarcerated senior separatist leader Altaf Ahmad Shah, 66, considered an advocate of dialogue in Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s Hurriyat, died at the All India Institute […]
JK Admin approves sale of beer, other RTD beverages in departmental stores
Under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the Administrative Council (AC) on Monday approved the sale of beer and other Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages at […]
Kashmir got its first multiplex last month – but who is watching?
By: Safwat Zargar Had it not been for the Central Reserve Police Force posted outside, visitors might have missed the entrance to Kashmir’s first multiplex, […]
J&K records lowest married population percentage in India: Report
Jammu and Kashmir recorded the lowest percentage of the married population in India compared to other states and union territories, reveals the data of the […]
Karakuli: A unique symbol of Kashmiri Culture
Karakuli, Kashmir’s regal cap, symbolises honour and dignity for Kashmiris. The term Karakul comes from the ‘Qarakul’ sheep breed, which is native to Central or […]