Lt Guv felicitates Awardees of International Buddha Peace, Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar awards
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the Awardees of International Buddha Peace Awards and Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Awards, organised by Buddhanjali Research Foundation, at Srinagar. The event was also graced by Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his heartiest congratulations […]
Vaishno Devi Board denies disregarding weather advisories
Says yatra halted before cloudburst Jammu: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has refuted allegations of allowing the yatra to proceed in disregard of weather advisories and at the cost of pilgrim safety, saying that the pilgrimage was suspended at noon on August 26 ahead of the cloudburst that triggered a landslide. However, the […]
Not wearing seat belts claimed 16,025 lives in road accidents in 2023: MoRTH
New Delhi: As many as 16,025 people were killed in road accidents in 2023 as they were not wearing seat belts, according to a report by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). Of the casualties, 8,441 were drivers while the remaining 7,584 were passengers, according to the report titled ‘Road accidents in India […]
Swell in Jhelum: No Lessons Learnt from 2014
Locals allege that cosmetic measures taken to protect Jhelum embankments By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: As the Jhelum ‘roared back to life’ following two days of relentless downpour, fear-stricken residents of Pampore and Srinagar once again found themselves staring at the spectre of floods. Memories of September 2014—when swollen waters breached embankments and drowned […]
Installation of CCTV cameras in educational institution in JK to be made mandatory: Minister
Srinagar: Amid serious concern over the rampant rise of drug abuse among the youth, Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakeena Itoo on Monday said installation of CCTV cameras in and around educational institutions would be made mandatory. She also underlined the importance of regular health and behavioural screenings in colleges and schools for early detection […]
Hindi language is connecting the country: Lt Guv
Says diversity of languages is a symbol of our cultural richness SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that during the past 75 years Hindi has become the language that has connected the country and our shared culture. Addressing the youth during an event “Hindi Rangmanch – Humari Bhasha, Humari Pehchaan” organized by Wadies […]
‘Songs of Paradise’: Prime Video to stream musical tribute to Kashmir’s Nightingale Raj Begum from Aug 29
By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Prime Video is set to premiere ‘Songs of Paradise’, an evocative musical drama inspired by the life of Padma Shri awardee and Kashmir’s pioneering playback singer, Raj Begum. The film will stream exclusively from 29 August in India and more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Presented by Excel Entertainment […]
One in five students rarely feel calm or motivated: Report
Mumbai: Students continue to face high levels of emotional distress, limited access to professional support, and growing uncertainty about their future, even as academic pressure remains the leading source of stress, a report said on Thursday. One in five students rarely experience the feeling of calm, motivation, or excitement, with girls reporting nearly twice the […]
65% of JK’s landslide areas classified as low risk, 12% high risk: Survey
Srinagar: Around 65% of Jammu and Kashmir’s landslide-prone areas are classified as low risk, 23% fall under moderate risk, and 12% are identified as high-risk zones, according to the latest landslide susceptibility mapping by the Geological Survey of India. The Government of India has made significant progress in mapping landslide-prone areas across the country, including […]
Weather hampers revival of tourism in JK after Pahalgam attack
Stakeholders seek reopening of tourist spots TASK President appeals LG to reopen all tourist destinations By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The hopes of reviving tourism in Jammu and Kashmir have been hit hard following the recent Pahalgam attack, as unfavourable weather has further dampened the arrival of visitors. Adding to the woes, several popular tourist […]
