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Smoking Costs Kashmiris More Than Just Health

Srinagar, May 31 -- Kashmir is seeing a slow surge in tobacco use, especially among the youth. You can spot it outside colleges, in narrow alleys, behind shuttered shops. According to government data,... Read More


From Heatwave To Cold Wave:Snow, Rain BringsSudden ChilltoKashmir

Srinagar, May 31 -- Snowfall was reported in Tulail and Razdan Top areas of Gurez valley in north Kashmir's Bandipora district, Peer Ki Gali in south Kashmir's Shopian, and Zojila Pass along the Srina... Read More


Civil Defense Mock Drills Held Across J&K

Srinagar, May 31 -- As part of the mock drill, a blackout was observed from 8 pm to 8:15 pm as lights of government buildings, houses and business establishments were turned off, they said. In Srinag... Read More


Will J&K Get A New LG?

Srinagar, May 31 -- The News Indian Express reported thatV K Saxena, the current Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, is being considered for a move to Jammu & Kashmir. Saxena, who has served as Delhi's LG s... Read More


Over 20% Of J&K Population Uses Tobacco, Places UT Among Top 6

Srinagar, May 31 -- Health officials report that over 20 percent of J&K's population uses tobacco in some form. Smoking tobacco has a prevalence rate of 20.8%, placing the region behind only Manipur, ... Read More


Sindoor 'Most Successful' Anti-Terror Operation: PM

Srinagar, May 31 -- He described Operation Sindoor as the biggest and most successful anti-terror operation in the country's history. "Sindoor has now become a symbol of valour in the country. If you... Read More


Historic First:Cherries Sent to Mumbai by Rail

Srinagar, May 31 -- Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Uchit Singhal, said the breakthrough followed coordinated efforts between railway authorities, fruit growers, and the horticulture department.... Read More


Why Kids in This Kashmiri School Don't Want to Go Home

Srinagar, May 31 -- ByMuntashir Kifayat Hussain When I first heard the government had started pre-primary classes in our schools, I was hopeful. But also worried. We've had big plans before. What we ... Read More


World No Tobacco Day Feels Hollow in Kashmir. Here's Why.

Srinagar, May 31 -- By Rayees Ahmad Kumar A breeze of late spring rustles through the main bazaar of Anantnag as a group of schoolboys gathers outside a shop. One of them, barely 15, lights a cigaret... Read More


Paras Hospital in Hot Water After Framing Former Doctor

Srinagar, May 31 -- The hospital called it a complication. His family called it negligence. Outside the hospital gates, neighbours and relatives gathered in protest, shouting for justice. Some wept, o... Read More