In Lala Sheikh’s Demise, An Era Ended

In Lala Sheikh’s Demise, An Era Ended

[ad_1] by Raashid Andrabi SRINAGAR: The historic Hotel Lala Sheikh on Residency Road in Srinagar may be small and unassuming, but it serves up more than just a fine cup of tea. Lala Sheikh, the face behind this historical tea shop on Wednesday lost his life to cardiac arrest. With a history that spans over … Read more

Kashmir’s AIIMS Scientist Leads Major Cancer Breakthrough

[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

KPDCL Negligence Turns Fatal In Two Cases

KPDCL Negligence Turns Fatal In Two Cases

[ad_1] by Babra Wani SRINAGAR: The Kashmir power distribution corporation limited Kashmir (KPDCL) is making headlines again, though for all the wrong reasons. The recent incidents of Soura (Srinagar) and Lidroo, (Pahalgam) resulted in two deaths and raised some serious questions on the corporation’s ground zero operations. While the corporation is working on installing smart … Read more

Army Likely To Use ‘Jet Packs’ For Aerial Surveillance On Borders

Army Likely To Use ‘Jet Packs’ For Aerial Surveillance On Borders

[ad_1] by Insha Shirazi SRINAGAR: The Indian Army is gearing up to turn their soldiers into real-life ‘Iron Man’ with the help of jet pack suits that will provide them with enhanced surveillance capabilities at the country’s borders with China and Pakistan, as well as in the conflict ridden region of Jammu and Kashmir, The EurAsian Times … Read more

India’s Minimum Import Price For Apples Saves Kashmir’s Orchard Owners

[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

What Is Happening In Manipur?

[ad_1] by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the centre and the state of Manipur to take the required actions to improve security and provide aid and rehabilitation to those affected by ethnic violence in the northeastern state. Besides, the apex court asked the Centre and the Manipur government to … Read more

Tourist Hotspot Gulmarg Hit by Alarming Surge in Fraud and Counterfeit Tickets

[ad_1] by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani SRINAGAR: In the Kashmir division of the UT, cases of cybercrime and online fraud have been surging with great intensity, causing distress to not only individuals but also organizations and sectors. In a shocking incident, 11 tourists from Gujarat were apprehended in Gulmarg, the globally acclaimed ski resort located … Read more

Rampant Dog Attacks In Kashmir Cause Alarm And Psychological Distress, Children Being The Most Vulnerable

[ad_1] by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani SRINAGAR: A little girl’s playful afternoon turned into a nightmare when she was viciously attacked by a group of stray dogs in the south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. In her desperate attempt to escape, she fell into the water and suffered life-threatening injuries. She was shifted to Shri Maharaja Hari … Read more

Fiancé Stabber Sent to Six Day Police Remand

[ad_1] by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani SRINAGAR: A Srinagar Court has sent a young lady to six days police remand. She was arrested after she stabbed and injured her fiancé on Tuesday. “Asifa Bashir, who stabbed her fiancé, Adil Ahmad Kaloo of Bemina, in the Chattabal area of Srinagar yesterday and is presently lodged in … Read more

Lancet Paper Suggests Scaling Up Tele-psychiatry to Bridge Kashmir’s Mental Health Burden

Lancet Paper Suggests Scaling Up Tele-psychiatry to Bridge Kashmir’s Mental Health Burden

[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