[ad_1] by Faiqa Masoodi SRINAGAR: In a major breakthrough, a Kashmiri scientist along with a group of European scientists has discovered a new potential drug for the treatment of metastatic hypoxic cancers. The drug is currently in an advanced stage of further investigations post-animal trials. Dr Musadir Nabi Peerzada (AIIMS) Hailing from Muqami Shahwali in … Read more
[ad_1] by Raashid Andrabi SRINAGAR: Kashmir’s apple growers can finally take a deep breath of relief as the Indian government has implemented a Minimum Import Price (MIP) for apples, which puts an end to the influx of cheap imports from Iran and Afghanistan. This policy mandates that any apple costing less than Rs 50 per … Read more
[ad_1] Baramulla, May 04: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Wanigam Payeen area of Kreeri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district during wee hours on Thursday, an official said here. J&K Police, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that a gunfight broke out in Wanigam Payeen area of Kreeri after … Read more
[ad_1] Successive rulers before and after 1947 have remained reluctant in encouraging English journalism in Jammu and Kashmir. Fighting odds, restrictions and outright denial of permissions, the English media always existed in the erstwhile state but never became the mainstay. It only started getting visible, popular and vibrant by the turn of the century, writes … Read more
[ad_1] by Khalid Bashir Gura SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has a huge mental health burden according to mental health experts. The authorities have tried to address and reduce the mental health treatment gap by increasing the number of trained mental health professionals and exploring the potential of telepsychiatry, a new study reveals. This is the … Read more
[ad_1] SRINAGAR: ADGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Saturday held a high level meeting in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on national highway security and emerging threat of VBIEDs ( vehicle- borne Improvised Explosive Devices) and other modes of potential militant attack. In a handout, as per GNS,the police said that army’s GOC Victor Force Maj Genl … Read more
[ad_1] SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir has opened online applications for its PhD programmes in 34 different disciplines for the academic year 2023. Interested candidates can access the application form on the university’s website from April 27, 2023. The deadline to submit the form is May 20, 2023. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in … Read more
[ad_1] Buffalo herdsmen convert milk into sundried cheese that is stored, cooked and sold as a speciality, explains MJ Aslam Maeshi’ Kraaji, the famous milk bread, and Nadur make a great preparation. Photo: Shahnawaz Taing Unlike Kashmir plains, the hills of the valley have always been buffalo-abundant. Between Baramulla and Jammu, the pasturage-rich temperature on … Read more
[ad_1] Umaisar Gull Ganie Qazigund, Apr 24: Keeping their centuries old tradition alive and with rise in daily temperature, the bi-annual seasonal migration of Gujjars and Bakerwals from Jammu’s forest plains to Kashmir’s high pastures is in full swing. Every year, lakhs of people from nomadic tribes, mainly the Gujjars and Bakerwals, migrate to the … Read more
[ad_1] SRINAGAR: As incidents of dog bites increase in Kashmir, there is a growing need for sterilization and proper waste disposal. According to doctors, sterilizing and vaccinating dogs can help control their population, prevent rabies, and reduce attacks. They emphasized that sterilization is the sole scientifically-proven method of controlling the stray dog population. “Every day, … Read more