CS-led panel formed to review traffic management in Jammu, Srinagar cities
Srinagar: The Government on Wednesday accorded sanction to the constitution of a Committee headed by Chief Secretary for “comprehensive review and improvement” of traffic management system in the Jammu and Srinagar cities. The 12-member committee comprises of Administrative Secretaries of departments of Home, Housing and Urban Development (Member Secretary), Tourism, Transport, Public Works (R&B) besides […]
Modernity, Technology and the Evolving Society
By: Abid Hussain Rather Modernity is both a philosophy of life and a way of living. Technology is one of its manifestations. Their relationship is akin to that between a mother and child. In the world of knowledge, this is not a new subject. Scholars have been discussing it since the 19th century. Now, both […]
Supersonic passenger aircraft: The future of civil aviation
By: Kshitij Sabnis The US aerospace company Boom Supersonic recently announced it has successfully tested its latest aircraft, the XB-1. The company is developing a larger plane and aims to begin passenger flights at supersonic (faster than sound) speed within the next five years, and claims it already has orders from a handful of airlines. […]
Organic Poultry: The Key to Better Health
By: Aubaid Ahmed Akhoon Poultry farming has been a cherished tradition in Kashmir Valley for generations. In earlier times, almost every household kept chickens and other domestic birds, serving multiple purposes. These birds not only beautified courtyards but also provided a reliable source of fresh eggs and meat. Moreover, they played a crucial role in […]
Rana co-chairs session on “Flood Plain Zoning” in All India State Ministers’ conference
Emphasizes effective flood management, sustainable development RAJASTHAN: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, co-chaired a session on ‘Flood Plain Zoning’ in the second All India State Ministers’ Conference on Water at Udaipur, Rajasthan. While speaking on the occasion, Javed Rana emphasized the need for adoption of flood plain zoning approach for comprehensive flood management […]
Potable water crisis ends in three tribal villages in Pampore
Rs 9 crore lift scheme commissioned as villagers rejoice Pulwama: The residents of three tribal villages in Khrew Pampore hamlet of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are rejoicing as after a wait of over three decades clean drinking water is reaching to their doorsteps. There is a wave of joy among the people of Bathina, Batdalaw […]
