Need to protect depleting glacial cover
The unprecedented increase in temperatures in Jammu and Kashmir has set alarm bells ringing as experts feel that a great environmental crisis is likely to unfold as most of the regions glaciers are witnessing fast depletion. Ironically, almost 30 percent of the region’s glacier cover has disappeared over the past sixty years, and if current […]
Harassment can prove detrimental
By: Raqif Makhdoomi Few weeks back a student ended his life because of harassment he had to face over a minor issue. The boy was harassed to such level that he had to end his life. Imagine what he must have been made to go through, that he found no other option than to end […]
Emotional outbursts of youth
By: Aadil Mohi ud Din Once construed an important asset, the society in ample ways is now taking a heavy toll on youth. Future of any country or society they say rely on them. It is the qualified and patriotic youth that make nation’s foundation deep and its pillars high. I do candidly admit that […]
Several Delegations call on CM at Public Outreach Office in Jammu
JAMMU: Several deputations and individuals today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Public Outreach Office, Raabita, Jammu, and apprised him of various issues, grievances and sector-specific demands, an official spokesman said Thursday. The visiting delegations and individuals expressed gratitude for the government’s open-door policy and brought forth important concerns from diverse sectors including […]
National capacity building programme in glaciology begins at KU
Srinagar: To strengthen research capabilities in cryospheric science and address the pressing impacts of climate change, the University of Kashmir (KU), under its Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Glacial Studies in the Western Himalaya, inaugurated the 3rd three-week Capacity Building Programme in Glaciology at its main campus. Supported by the Department of Science and Technology […]
Omar Abdullah congratulates new LG of Ladakh
Samba/Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated BJP leader Kavinder Gupta on his appointment as Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, and said that he will need to keep in mind that, just like in Jammu and Kashmir, one has to maintain a balance and be sensitive to the sentiments of the people of […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Kulgam and recovered huge quantity of contraband substances recovered from his possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that acting swiftly on a specific information regarding hoarding of narcotic substances, a special team of police party headed by IC PP Frisal along with Executive Magistrate Frisal raided […]
Satish Sharma reaffirms government’s commitment to public welfare
Former JKRTC employees, NYC volunteers call on Minister SRINAGAR: In a series of public outreach interactions, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport Youth Services & Sports, IT, Science and Technology, Satish Sharma, Thursday met with multiple delegations from across Jammu and Kashmir. These included retired employees of JKRTC, National Youth Corps (NYC) […]
Rana emphasises collaborative initiatives to promote eco-tourism, tribal welfare
New trekking routes to be identified SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, Thursday called for introduction of new trekking trails to promote eco-friendly tourism in Jammu & Kashmir. The motive behind the initiative is to offer the tourists a closer experience of wilderness and virgin trekking […]
