Kashmir: Geography, People and Heritage
By: Sahil Bilal Kashmir’s geography is a breath-taking mosaic of towering mountains, lush valleys, and shimmering waterways, earning it the moniker “Paradise on Earth.” Nestled in the northernmost part of the Indian subcontinent, the region is bordered by Pakistan, China, and the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Its diverse topography spans three distinct regions: […]
Climate Change, Public Health, and Our Collective Responsibility
By: Dr. M U Muhammad Very recently, Kishtwar and Kathua witnessed devastating cloudbursts and flash floods that swept away homes, farmlands, and lives. These tragedies are not isolated incidents but part of a disturbing pattern we in Kashmir have been observing in recent years—unrelenting rains, scorching heat, erratic snowfall, and climate extremes. To recall, the […]
CS discusses advancing ‘Climate Smart Agriculture’ with ICRISAT delegation
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday held detailed deliberations with a delegation from the International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, to advance the agenda of Climate Smart Agriculture in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation, led by Dr. Stanford Blade, Deputy Director General, ICRISAT, also included Senior Scientists, Dr. […]
Advisor to CM meets delegations at Raabita, Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani Wednesday met a number of delegations at the Raabita Office, Gupkar, Srinagar. The delegations, among others, included representatives of the Non-Gazetted Employees of the Civil Secretariat, Accounts Officers, Lab Staff of Water Testing Laboratories of PHE, Khidmat Centre Association, All J&K Rehbar-e-Janglat Employees Association, and the […]
Power shutdown announced for various areas
SRINAGAR: According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to complete the left over work of stabilization of 33 KV Mattan-Pahalgam line which got halted due to SANJY-2025, shutdown of 33KV Mattan Pahalgam line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Salia, Hutmurrah, Sallar, Aishmuqam, Batkoot, GIS/AIS Pahalgam shall remain off […]
From Languishing to Flourishing
Karkhandar Scheme Revives Kashmiri Crafts SRINAGAR: Department of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir, continues its committed efforts towards the revival and sustenance of the Valley’s rich craft heritage through the Karkhandar Scheme, a flagship intervention aimed at rejuvenating languishing crafts and empowering artisans. Under the scheme, skilled artisans receive institutional support, training, and financial assistance to […]
Sakina Itoo vows to equip youth with innovation, global skills
Jammu: Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday pledged to foster innovation and critical thinking among the youth to prepare them for future global challenges, officials said. Inaugurating a two-day international conference on the emerging trends in multidisciplinary research at the Government Gandhi Memorial Science College here, Itoo said research-driven education is key to addressing the […]
North Kashmir Range DIG reviews counter-terrorism preparedness
Srinagar: A senior police officer on Wednesday visited north Kashmir’s Kupwara district to review the security scenario and assess the preparedness on the counter-terrorism front, officials said. “Deputy Inspector General of Police, North Kashmir Range (NKR), Maqsood-ul-Zaman, today visited Kupwara district to review the prevailing security scenario and assess the preparedness of the forces on […]
Satish Sharma emphasizes integration of Technology, Industry for people-centric innovations
Distributes Appointment letters among appointees of S&T department SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, Wednesday emphasized the need for greater synergy between the technology and industry to ensure that new technical innovations are designed to meet the real needs of […]
Committee on Estimates reviews functioning of Power Development Department
SRINAGAR: The House Committee on Estimates Wednesday convened a meeting at the Assembly Complex in Srinagar to review the functioning of the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD). The meeting was chaired by Committee Chairperson, Shamim Firdous, and attended by members including Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Mir, Pawan Kumar Gupta, Chander Prakash Ganga, Gharu Ram Bhagat […]