On I-Day we salute our tricolour, feel proud watching it fly high: Lt Guv
Greets People on the occasion, pledges to make JK terror free Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhaon Thursday greeted the people of J&K UT on the occasion of 79th Independence Day. “On the sacred occasion of our 79th Independence Day, I convey my heartiest greetings and good wishes to all of you. This is a day […]
Kishtwar disaster renews focus on ‘Why Cloudbursts are Frequent in JK’
Experts point to geography, weather patterns and human activity as key factors By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The deadly cloudburst in Kishtwar’s remote Chasuti area has once again drawn attention to why Jammu & Kashmir is especially prone to such devastating weather events. Scientists and environmental experts say the Union Territory’s unique location in the […]
Creating a research ecosystem
In today’s world knowledge holds the key. Nations which have a strong hold on institutions providing knowledge attract the best of talent and simultaneously growth as well. Given the scenario that is emerging post the digital revolution countries are stressing on creating a research ecosystem that involves fostering a collaborative environment that promotes innovation, knowledge-sharing […]
No more registered post: A silent farewell to an era
By: Dr. Priyanka Saurabh On September 1, 2025, when the registered postal service of India Post will be formally discontinued, it will probably not be printed on the front page of any newspaper, nor will it be discussed on any news channel. As normal as this news seems, it leaves a deep impact on that […]
Hidden Dangers in Our Drinking Bottles
By: Dr Aftab jan In today’s fast-moving world, we have developed a deep attachment to convenience. It’s normal to see people carrying water in plastic bottles everywhere—schools, offices, gyms, streets, buses, and even inside mosques. The plastic bottle has become so common that we hardly stop to think about what it might be doing to […]
POEM: Independence Day
By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar On this day, we proudly say— Happy Independence Day! Fifteenth of August, the dawn of our light, Ending two centuries of darkest night Our elders, leaders, martyrs brave, Faced the gallows, dug no grave; Maulana Azad, Bhagat Singh, Ashfaqullah, Subhash Chandra’s wing, Gandhi’s truth, the countless band— All gave their […]
Rotten Meat Scam: Calls grow louder for comprehensive food testing Laboratory in JK
Public, traders and experts seek stronger safeguards amid rising food safety concerns By : Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Growing concerns over food safety in Jammu and Kashmir have sparked fresh calls for the establishment of a state-of-the-art, fully equipped food testing laboratory in the region. Residents, traders and consumer rights groups say such a facility […]
Those involved in selling rotten meat will face strict action: CS
Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday said that those found involved in selling rotten meat in Jammu and Kashmir will not be spared and strict action will be taken against them. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Dulloo said that all arrangements for Independence Day celebrations have been made by the administration with rehearsals already […]
ACB arrests JE RDD Shopian for accepting bribe
Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday said to have trapped and arrested Aamir Farooq Sheikh, Junior Engineer of Rural Development Department, Shopian for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 20,000. A spokesman of the anti-graft body said that it received a written complaint alleging that payment of Rs 7.5 lakh, pertaining to […]