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The Digital Gaze: Navigating Eye Health in a Screen-Obsessed World

February 14, 2024 Editor

Screen Time: Friend or Foe to Your Eyes? By: Saika J Our screens, once portals to knowledge and entertainment, have become inescapable companions, holding both our attention and a potential threat to our precious eyesight. While some might believe magic diets or miraculous exercises can restore perfect vision, experts paint a different picture. This article delves into the realities of maintaining good eye health in a digital age, offering practical tips from leading ophthalmologists to help you see the world with clarity. Beyond the Myths: Understanding Vision Dr. Parul Sharma,…

‘Harassment and Threats’: Parents Detail Coercive Tactics Used by Private Schools

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024 Editor

Private Schools in Srinagar Face Parent Ire Over “Coercive” Fee Collection Tactics Srinagar: Srinagar is simmering with discontent as parents of children enrolled in private schools raise their voices against what they call “coercive” tactics employed by school managements to collect monthly tuition fees. Several parents have come forward with complaints, alleging that schools are not only demanding advance payment for the current month, but also resorting to phone calls targeting both parents and students, causing immense distress and pressure. One group of parents expressed strong objection to the schools…

Woo the Voters: BJP Focuses on Minority Outreach and Central Scheme Promotion in Kashmir Valley

February 13, 2024 Editor

Former Jammu and Kashmir MLC Shahnaz Ganai on Monday joined the BJP, with the ruling party’s leaders lauding her work for the Scheduled Tribes and women in the region Ganai said the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had done a lot of good work for people and she had been impressed with his policy of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’ Besides attacking Opposition and banking on Central Government schemes, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is focusing on social engineering in areas, which have remained out-of-bounds for the BJP in…

Farooq Abdullah Summoned by ED for Questioning in J&K Cricket Association Probe

February 13, 2024 Editor

A senior officer of the agency confirmed that Farooq has been asked to depose at the ED office in Srinagar on Tuesday The Enforcement Directorate (EC) has issued a fresh summons to National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah for questioning in a money-laundering case pertaining to the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), official sources said Monday. A senior officer of the agency confirmed that Farooq has been asked to depose at the ED office in Srinagar on Tuesday. The 86-year-old politician was last called by the central agency in…

Administrative Reshuffle in Jammu and Kashmir: 74 JKAS Officers Reassigned

February 13, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: The General Administration Department issued three separate orders for the immediate transfer and posting of 74 JKAS officers on Monday. Here is the list of Transfers: Ajaz Abdullah Saraf, JKAS, under orders of transfer Additional Registrar, Cooperatives, Kashmir, is posted as Additional Transport Commissioner, JK, against an available vacancy. Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, JKAS, Executive Director, JK Entrepreneurship Development Institute, is transferred and posted as Special Secretary in the office of Chief Electoral Officer, JK. Bashir Ahmad Wani, JKAS, Additional District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, is transferred and posted as Additional…

Fiber, Omega-3s, and Plant Power: Unveiling the Cholesterol-Fighting Secrets of 10 Superfoods

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 Editor

10 Delicious Weapons in Your Arsenal: Foods to Naturally Manage Cholesterol By: Saika J Cholesterol, a fatty substance made by your liver and found in some foods, isn’t inherently bad. But when its levels get too high, it can stick to your artery walls, forming plaque and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke. This is where dietary heroes step in, offering delicious ways to naturally manage cholesterol and support your heart health. Here are 10 powerful food items to add to your arsenal: 1. Whole Grains: Pillars of…

Panun Kashmir Disputes Government Claims of Normalcy in Kashmir

February 12, 2024 Editor

After the targeted killing of two labourers from Punjab in downtown Srinagar, the Kashmiri Pandit organisation, Panun Kashmir, today accused the government of secularising terrorism in J&K. The organisation said danger of targeting Hindus in Jammu and minorities in Kashmir are increasing. Panun Kashmir said the government should wake up to the reality and move past its self-imposed delusion of normalcy. “The government’s response after the killings is typical. It fails to grasp or acknowledge the underlying message of these acts. After each such incident, we hear promises of increased…

Tight Security in Haryana: Section 144 Imposed in Panchkula, Mobile Internet Restricted in 7 Districts Before Farmers’ March

February 11, 2024 Editor

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha had announced ‘Delhi Chalo’ march to press the Centre for accepting several demands. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have declared a massive ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, scheduled for February 13, involving over 200 farmers’ unions. The purpose is to intensify pressure on the central government to meet various demands, including the enactment of a law guaranteeing a minimum support price (MSP) for crops. This mobilisation has sparked significant administrative and security measures, including the imposition of…

Sunshine and Warmth Take Over Kashmir Valley: Sunny Spell Forecast Until Friday

February 11, 2024 Editor

Kashmir witnessed another sunny day on Saturday and the India Meteorological Department has predicted more sunny days in Kashmir till Friday. From past four to five days, Kashmir has been witnessing cold nights and sunny days. Another Western Disturbance will hit the Valley later this week. Experience Delhi’s rich history through a series of heritage walks with HT! Participate Now “The day temperature in Srinagar was 3.6 notches above normal and the minimum on previous night was minus 4.9 degrees Celsius, some 4.9 notches below normal,” a MeT official said.…

Babri Maszid Zindabad: Owaisi Makes Bold Claim in Lok Sabha; ‘Babri Masjid Still Exists’

February 10, 2024 Editor

Asaduddin Owaisi also posted the video of his speech on his X account. New Delhi: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, in an emotive speech in the Lok Sabha on Saturday, declared that the Babri mosque will exist in perpetuity at the Ram Temple site in Ayodhya. He concluded his address with the ‘ Babri Maszid zindabad’ slogan. “My faith that the mosque still exists and will remain at the place where it once stood. Babri Masjid was, is and will remain. Long live Babri Masjid, long live India, Jai Hind,” he…