J&K

Leading a massive anti-drug march in Bandipora, the Lieutenant Governor vowed to completely dismantle the region’s cross-border narco-terror networks. The administration is pairing this aggressive law enforcement crackdown with a comprehensive new rehabilitation policy designed to reclaim vulnerable youth. By Ajaz Rashid Declaring an all-out war against the intertwined menaces of substance abuse and cross-border […]

A rapid police investigation led to the confession of a neighborhood resident in the brutal killing of a Budgam minor. As authorities build an airtight case for conviction, the grieving village is left grappling with profound betrayal and fear for their children. By Chasfeeda Shah In the tight-knit village of Galwanpora in central Kashmir’s Budgam […]

In a major push against substance abuse, the University of Kashmir, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College & Hospital (GDCH), Srinagar, and the University Health Centre, observed World No Tobacco Day yesterday. The event, aligned with the national Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, aimed to raise awareness about the devastating […]

Dr. Wahid Akbar warns that lifestyle-driven metabolic syndrome is fueling an epidemic; early detection and lifestyle shifts remain the best defense. Across the globe, liver disease is emerging as a primary cause of mortality, and the Kashmir Valley is no exception. What was once considered a secondary health concern has now morphed into a “silent […]

In Simari, the final village on the LoC, 14 women are trading isolation for entrepreneurship. See how the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission is turning traditional needlework into a powerful tool for financial independence. By Arsheed Ahmad Bhat In Simari, the last Indian village perched along the Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir, […]

In the whole story of human life, there is a singular, unshakeable truth that transcends borders and socioeconomic status: health is the only true currency. By Sahil Manzoor Bhatti In the whole story of human life, there is a singular, unshakeable truth that transcends borders and socioeconomic status: health is the only true currency. It […]

Through sweeping reforms, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fostered an ecosystem where India evolves from consumer to creator: LG Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called upon the entrepreneurs and distinguished personalities from diverse fields to channel their resolve to elevate diverse sectors in Jammu & Kashmir, rendering them more robust and humane. “In […]

Nasira Begum’s journey shows how rural women are transforming livelihoods and creating jobs through SHG-backed entrepreneurship. By Arsheed Ahmad Bhat In the remote border village of Chitterkote in Teetwal block of Kupwara district, a quiet yet powerful story of resilience and enterprise is unfolding. Against the backdrop of the Line of Control and the challenges […]

Between the nexus of timber smugglers and the unchecked surge of toxic vehicle emissions, the natural beauty of our region is being traded for short-term gain. By Syed Mustafa Ahmad The ecological crisis is no longer a distant threat or a headline for the future; it is the definitive challenge of our era. While the […]

Srinagar, March 06:  In a landmark move to bridge the urban-rural healthcare divide, the Government Dental College & Hospital (GDC) and Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to mark National Dentists’ Day. The agreement, signed on March 6, 2026, initiates a high-impact partnership between GDC’s Department of Public […]