Alarm: JK Glaciers melting rapidly, threatening water security and livelihoods
Experts call for urgent climate action as 30% glacier loss reported in six decades By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is facing a grave environmental crisis as its glaciers—the vital source of water for millions—are melting at an alarming rate, experts have warned. Nearly 30 percent of the region’s glacier cover has disappeared […]
Power sector can be a game changer
Jammu and Kashmir’s power generating capacity has been known for many years now. This sector has immense potential, driven by the regions vast hydropower resources. Jammu and Kashmir has an estimated hydropower potential of 18,000-20,000 MW and so far 14,867 MW of this potential stands identified. Though, the peak capacity of power generation is yet […]
NITI Aayog’s Human Capital Revolution
By: Rao Inderjit Singh In a country as vast and varied as India, the true measure of progress lies not merely in GDP figures or infrastructure milestones but in how well a nation nurtures its people. Human capital—our education, skills, health, and productivity—is not just an economic asset but a moral imperative. Over the last […]
The Choices we make
By: Dr Aftab jan Life has only two paths, and every soul is walking on one of them, whether they acknowledge it or not. Allah has drawn these paths so clearly in His Book, declaring, “So remember Me; I will remember you” (Quran 2:152) and warning, “They neglected Allah, so He neglected them” (Quran 9:67). […]
Govt committed to strengthen medical education, rural health infrastructure: Omar
Addresses Annual Day Function at SKIMS Medical College Bemina SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday addressed the Annual Day function of SKIMS Medical College & Hospital, Bemina, where he commended the commitment of the faculty, students and newly inducted doctors. Addressing a gathering of medical professionals, students, staff, and parents, the Chief Minister said that […]
CS, Secretary MoTA review tribal development measures in JK
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo together with Secretary, Union Ministry for Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Vibhu Nayar Tuesday held detailed deliberations over implementation of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA) and Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan aimed at tribal welfare and development in J&K. The meeting besides the Secretary, Tribal Affairs Department was participated by Additional […]
Chairman ICC Jammu Chapter, others call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Rahul Sahai, Chairman, Indian Chamber of Commerce Jammu Chapter called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday and put forth important matters pertaining to trade and industry sector. Later, Neelam Kumar Langeh, BJP District President Ramban also called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, an official spokesman said.
