India decides to fence entire border with Myanmar
New Delhi: India has decided to fence the entire 1,643-km-long India-Myanmar border, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday. The move could virtually put an end to the Free Movement Regime (FMR) prevalent along the porous border. The FMR allows people residing close to the India-Myanmar border to venture 16 km into each other’s […]
Snowfall and childhood
By: TMR Mohsin One fine morning, some days back, I sat on my room chair, adjusted the seat & landed my fists on the desk, leaned a bit forward to make myself in harmony to the studying position. As I forwarded my hand to grab the book on the table , the pitch black hands […]
Kashmir’s Lifeline- The Belated Blessing of Snow in a Region
By: Sahil Wani Kashmir, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Asia,” is known for its breathtaking beauty, scenic beauty, winter delicacy and abundant snowfall. Snowfall in this region is not just a natural phenomenon but a lifeline for the people, providing water, sustenance, and economic opportunities. In the picturesque valleys of Kashmir, the months […]
The palm tree that lives beneath the rainforest floor
In the heart of western Borneo’s vibrant jungles, the edible fruits of the underground palm are well-known to the local people who snack on them. But this botanical marvel has remained unnoticed by the scientific community for so long because it flowers and bears fruit underground. At first glance, Pinanga subterranea, a rare palm tree, […]
DC Srinagar tours Khonmoh Block
Inspects PHC to oversee availability of healthcare facilities SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Tuesday under took a visit to Khonmoh Block of the District. Chief Planning Officer, Mohammad Yaseen Lone, Zonal Medical Officer Batmaloo, Dr Sameena, District Health officer, Dr Asifa and other concerned Officers accompanied […]
Three prominent DPAP members join Congress in Jammu
Jammu: Three prominent members of Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), including a district general secretary, joined Congress here on Tuesday, a party spokesperson said. DPAP Ramban district general secretary Fareed Ahmad Malik, tehsil president Ramsoo Mohd Nasir Sheikh along with Abdul Latif Malik were welcomed into the party fold by Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress […]
Special ‘Aastha’ train flagged off from Jammu to Ayodhya
Jammu: Amid religious fervor and ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans, a special ‘Aastha’ train carrying pilgrims was flagged off from Jammu to Ayodhya on Tuesday. The train, flagged off by BJP general secretary (organisation) J&K, Ashok Koul, carried over 1,100 devotees for Ayodhya as it departed from the Jammu railway station at 11:55 am. A significant […]
