Ending canine menace
Stray dog menace has been one of the key concerns of municipal authorities across India. Various cities and towns where the presence of the stray dogs has increased to unmanageable levels have been reporting increased cases of dog bites and some ceases of rabies as well. In Jammu and Kashmir also the issue is of […]
Kashmir’s Shattered Trust in Food Safety
By: Dr. Rizwan Rumi For generations, Kashmir’s bustling markets have been a symbol of abundance—where shopkeepers greet customers with warmth, spices fill the air with fragrance, and the clinking of tea cups mingles with the hum of daily trade. Food here is more than sustenance; it is culture, hospitality, and trust served on a plate. […]
When Love Costs Too Much
By: Er Navaid Runyal In the valleys of Jammu and Kashmir, where snow-capped peaks touch the skies and rivers sing ancient songs, love should be something pure, timeless, and healing. Yet, for countless young couples, it has become a battlefield not of emotions but of societal pressures, financial burdens, and the heavy chains of tradition. […]
Meat Row: A severe public health emergency
By: Dr M U Muhammad Kashmir’s streets are abuzz with outrage — and rightly so. In just the past week, authorities have seized over 3,000 kilograms of rotten meat from markets, restaurants, and roadside dumps. This is more than a case of poor food quality. It is a serious public health emergency that threatens the […]
CM underscores J&K’s immense dairy potential
Reviews Dairy Infrastructure Scheme SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday chaired a high-level review meeting on the Jammu & Kashmir Dairy Processing Infrastructure Development Scheme (JKDPIDS), a ₹1,433 crore initiative aimed at transforming the J&K’s dairy sector into a robust, organized and globally competitive industry. During the review, the Chief Minister highlighted the vast potential […]
Dy CM reviews progress on PWD works in Nowshera constituency
Emphasizes timely completion, adherence to quality parameters SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary Monday chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review the physical and financial progress on developmental works being executed by PWD (R&B) in Nowshera constituency of district Rajouri under different components. The meeting focused on evaluating the progress and impact of ongoing […]
Loktipora, Tulkhan residents urge authorities inaugurate completed bridge
Ramp from Loktipora side yet to be constructed; locals say it will cut travel time by two-thirds Anantnag: The residents of Loktipora and Tulkhan villages in Bijbehara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district have urged the authorities to immediately complete the pending work on a bridge over the Nallah Vishaw, saying the long-awaited facility could […]
Committee on Environment calls for robust sanitation mechanism in rural areas
Examines inputs on FSSM, sustainable sanitation policy SRINAGAR: The Committee on Environment of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Monday stressed the need for implementing a robust and effective sanitation mechanism in rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir. The Committee made this recommendation during a meeting held at the Legislative Assembly Complex in Srinagar under […]