Tulip Bloom Reinforces Tourism Momentum in Kashmir
Mohammad Hanief The Tulip Season in Kashmir has concluded on a vibrant and successful note, leaving behind a wave of optimism for the Valley’s tourism sector. The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, which remained the centerpiece of the annual Tulip Festival, witnessed an overwhelming response from visitors, reaffirming its position as the symbolic […]
Rising Renal Disease: A Wake-Up Call for Kashmir
Umair Shafiq Khanday One in every seven adults in India lives with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and more than 40% of CKD cases linked to Diabetes& Hypertension. Besides, 3,500 new End-stage renal disease (ESRD) cases are reported annually in J&K region. Every morning, thousands of patients from across Kashmir—from the pine-scented valleys of Sopore to […]
JKSPDC CSR initiative: CM flags off ambulances, healthcare equipment
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday flagged off seven ambulances and other healthcare equipment from Civil Secretariat, Jammu for multiple districts across Jammu and Kashmir, provided by Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The ambulances have been distributed across Jammu and Kashmir at a total cost of […]
A year after Pahalgam tragedy: Eknath Shinde fulfils promise of house to local ponywallah’s family
Pahalgam: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday handed over a newly constructed house to the family of Adil Shah, the lone local victim of the Pahalgam terror attack, fulfilling a promise he made last year. Adil was a ponywallah who, along with 25 tourists, lost his life in the attack by a group […]
Security of key installations reviewed in Reasi
Jammu: Security of several vital installations, including the world’s highest railway arch bridge over Chenab, was reviewed during a high-level inspection in Reasi district on Tuesday, police said. Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Mukund Tibrewal conducted the comprehensive security review of Chenab bridge, Dugga railway station and Sawalakote hydro-electric project in Arnas sub-division, a police […]
Ladakh’s public transport to get major boost with sanctioning of 33 e-buses by Centre
Leh: In a significant boost to public transport and sustainable mobility in the Union Territory of Ladakh, 33 electric buses have been sanctioned by the Centre under the PM-eBus Sewa scheme, officials said on Tuesday. The fleet will comprise 7-metre electric buses, specifically suited to Ladakh’s difficult terrain and road conditions, they said. The officials […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Budgam SIDCO Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Ompora, Housing Colony, NIFT, SIDCO, Sheikhpora, Bathar and adjoining areas will be affected from 11 AM to 01 PM on 22 April 2026.
CM congratulates students on JKBOSE Class 10 results of Summer Zone
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday congratulated the students of summer zone schools on the declaration of the Class 10 results by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education. The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to all successful candidates and encouraged those who may not have achieved their desired outcome to remain determined […]
CM releases biography ‘Mitti se Mukam Tak’
Lauds Dr. Roop Lal Sharma’s contributions to education JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday released a biography of Dr. Roop Lal Sharma, authored by his daughter, Dr. Sakahi Sharma. The book, titled “Mitti se Mukam Tak,” chronicles the life journey, struggles, and achievements of the founder chairman of the Jammu Institute of Ayurveda and Research. […]
Dy CM calls for enhanced connectivity through 4- Lane Domel–Katra–Reasi–Bambla road project
Chairs review meeting to assess progress JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary Tuesday emphasized the need to strengthen connectivity across Katra, Reasi and Pouni regions through the proposed Domel–Katra–Reasi–Bambla road project. Chairing a high-level review meeting, the Deputy Chief Minister assessed the progress of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation and examined the proposed alignment […]