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Baramulla Combating Drug Menace

As the drug menace continues to cast a dark shadow over our society, Baramulla district has been grappling with the challenge of drug peddling and smuggling in its border areas. Nevertheless, amidst this arduous battle, rays of hope…

Bandipora: Grim Reality of Drug Abuse

Bandipora, a town once celebrated for its commitment to Alim (Education), Adab (Literature or discipline), and AAb (Water), is now grappling with a mounting crisis of drug abuse. The recent tragic death of Junaid Baba, a young resident of…

Ensuring Food Security

In a significant move towards strengthening food security for marginalized sections of society, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has introduced the 'Prime Minister's Food Supplementation for Priority Households Scheme' for…

Empowering Landless Poor

The recent decision by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to empower landless families with 5 Marlas (1,360 square feet) of land each is a landmark moment in the pursuit of inclusive development and social justice. The move, approved…

Striking Drug Trade

Bandipora Police's recent move to freeze the assets of a notorious female drug peddler and her family in the north Kashmir district is a commendable step in the fight against drugs. Under the provisions of the NDPS Act, the police…

Editorial: Beyond Exam Results

The recent announcement of the annual regular examination results for 10th standard by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) has brought both joy and disappointment to countless families across Jammu and Kashmir and…

Vigyan Prasar’s Unnatural death

If the recent news regarding the Vigyan Prasar is to be believed, the institution is on the verge of being closed down. The decision has already been taken in a recent meeting of Ministry of Science & Technology. Vigyan Prasar…

Pottery: A Dying Art

Pottery-the age old profession of a particular community in Kashmir is dying its own death as the new generation of the people associated with trade…