54% elders link ageing with negative feelings: Study
Says loneliness most common emotion New Delhi: About 54 per cent of elders associate ageing with negative feelings, with loneliness (47 per cent) being the most common emotion, according to a survey report released on Friday. A study by HelpAge India, titled ‘Understanding Intergenerational Dynamics & Perceptions on Ageing’, has revealed gaps between the emotional […]
Forest fires are proving a real threat
As the temperature continues to soar across Jammu and Kashmir the risk of forest cover getting destroyed owing to uncontrolled forest fire is increasing with every passing day. The situation gets more complex as the region is already witnessing no or very little rainfall during the past two weeks. The threat to forest cover in […]
Why care about Environment only for a Day?
By: Deborshi Gautam The present era is the age of globalization. In this age, society—founded the pillars of science and technology—is progressing rapidly day by day. Thousands of factories and numerous new industries are being established daily. At the same time, the population is growing at an alarming rate. As a result, the use of […]
Green Plastics, Greener Future
By: Sahil Swe As the world united on June 5th, 2025, to commemorate World Environment Day, the global call to action echoed louder than ever—“Beat Plastic Pollution.” With the Republic of Korea hosting this year’s initiative and UNEP leading the charge, the focus isn’t just on clean-up; it’s about systemic transformation. One such transformative idea […]
SASCI to give huge push to key infrastructure development in J&K: CS
UT eligible to secure thousands of crores as interest-free loan under this scheme SRINAGAR: In a significant move aimed at accelerating the developmental momentum and catalysing key sectoral reforms, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Friday chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the adoption and implementation of Government of India’s transformative scheme, Special Assistance to States for […]
KU-VC, group of bikers calls on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Prof. Nilofer Khan, Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday, an official spokesman said here. He said that Prof. Nilofer Khan expressed gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor for his unwavering support and continuous guidance to the University’s progress, and paving the way for the University of Kashmir to […]
Divisional Commissioner reviews arrangements for arrival of Hajj pilgrims
SRINAGAR : In preparation for the arrival of Hajj pilgrims, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, chaired a meeting today to finalize the comprehensive arrangements for safe and smooth arrival of pilgrims at the International Airport Srinagar. Addressing the officers from various departments, Div Com issued a slew of directives aimed at facilitating […]
Principal Secretary SWD chairs introductory cum review meeting
Calls for seamless implementation of Central, UT-level schemes SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary, Social Welfare, Anil Kumar Singh, Friday chaired an introductory-cum-review meeting at the Civil Secretariat, here. The Principal Secretary undertook a comprehensive, sector-wise review of the implementation of all Centrally Sponsored and Union Territory-level schemes, including flagship programmes. The officers presented detailed updates on the […]
