Kashmir’s ‘Red Gold’ set for a glorious comeback
Timely rains, cool nights and ideal soil moisture spark hopes of bumper saffron harvest after years of poor yield By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: After several disappointing seasons, Kashmir’s famed saffron growers are brimming with renewed hope this autumn as favourable weather conditions have set the stage for what could be a bumper harvest — […]
Exhibit extreme caution
The recent death of 22 minor children in the state of Madhya Pradesh and three more deaths in Rajasthan, due to consumption of cough syrup believed to contain toxic substances is a matter of grave concern. The deaths are reported to have taken place due to presence of Diethylene glycol in some cough syrups. Diethylene […]
Antibiotic resistance: A mounting health crisis
By: Mohammad Hanief The world is confronting a mounting health emergency as bacteria increasingly develop resistance to the antibiotics once relied upon to cure common infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded a grave warning in its latest Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report 2025, which reveals that one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections worldwide […]
Racial hatred needs to end
By: Dr. Priyanka Saurabh For centuries, Indian society has been bound by the shackles of caste discrimination. This hatred has blunted not only the social structure but also human conscience and compassion. Every decision, every perspective, every justice is now weighed on the scales of caste. Until society frees itself from caste prejudices and learns […]
CM Omar Abdullah reviews progress of development works in Baramulla
Inaugurates projects worth ₹ 525 lakh BARAMULLA: Continuing with his district review meetings to personally evaluate development initiatives in various districts, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Baramulla on Tuesday and chaired a high-level meeting to assess the district’s progress in execution of works and implementation of various government schemes The meeting was attended by Deputy […]
LG Kavinder calls for expedited Smart PDS Card Distribution across Ladakh
Asks NIC to resolve technical issues on priority basis Leh: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday emphasised the need for expediting the distribution of Smart Public Distribution System (PDS) cards across the Union Territory to ensure uninterrupted food security for all citizens, particularly those residing in remote and high-altitude regions. Chairing a meeting […]
DG-ITBP calls on Lt Governor of Ladakh
Leh: The Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Praveen Kumar paid a courtesy call on the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, at the Raj Niwas on Tuesday, an official spokesman said. During the meeting, the Director General ITBP briefed the Lt Governor on matters related to border management, security preparedness, and welfare […]
Police brings ‘warmth and care’ to needy families, under civic action programme
Sopore: In a heart-warming display of community outreach, police on Tuesday distributed essential items among deserving and underprivileged families as part of the Civic Action Programme (CAP) of Jammu and Kashmir Police. The event was aimed at extending compassionate support to economically weaker sections and fostering a stronger bond between law enforcement and the community […]
Public delegations, Legislators call on CM at Srinagar Raabita office
Highlight developmental priorities and public issues SRINAGAR: Various public delegations called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his public outreach Raabita Office here in Srinagar and apprised him of a wide range of public issues and developmental concerns, an official spokesman said Tuesday. The delegations comprising representatives from different areas of Kashmir projected demands relating […]