Labourer killed, four injured as strong winds damage structure in Pulwama
Srinagar: A 40-year-old labourer died and four others injured after strong winds blew away the roof of a cold storage facility in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said on Thursday. The incident occurred at the Lassipora industrial estate, where the structure suffered damage due to gusty winds, they said. Five persons were trapped under the […]
CAG warns of Hokersar lake’s ecological decline
Flags large-scale encroachment Jammu: The CAG has expressed serious concerns about the large-scale encroachment of over 2,500 kanals and ecological degradation of Hokersar Lake, warning that the wetland is facing rapid deterioration, and its “pristine glory” is at risk of extinction. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) pulled up authorities for the failure of conservation […]
Tirade against drug abuse
The tirade against drug abuse and its promoters initiated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha across Jammu and Kashmir is an initiative that was overdue. The past few days since the tirade was kickstarted on April 11 in Jammu not only have dozens of drug dealers been apprehended but a message is going down to the […]
The ‘Murder’ of Potential: A Wake-Up Call for Educators
Javaid Jawad On April 7, 2026, I stood before the students and staff of PM Shri Government Secondary School, Laharwalpora, with a heavy heart and a clear mission. We often talk about the success of our education system, but we rarely discuss how we—often unintentionally—”kill” the very children we are meant to nurture. We do […]
Directionless broadcast
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh If there’s one thing spreading the fastest these days, it’s “nonsense.” The only difference is that this nonsense is no longer confined to tea shops or community centers, but is being broadcast to society as a whole, emblazoned on smartphone screens in the form of “reels” and “vlogs.” There was a time […]
CS assesses the impact, implementation of PMIS in J&K
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Thursday convened a meeting to assess the implementation status of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS) in Jammu and Kashmir and outlined a comprehensive strategy to enhance its outreach and impact across the Union Territory. Those who attended this meeting includes Commissioner Secretary, School Education Department; Secretary, Employment and Skill […]
Northern Railway to operate regular Delhi-Kashmir parcel train service from April 17
Jammu: The Jammu Division of Northern Railway said it will operate a Joint Parcel Product-Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS) train between Adarsh Nagar in New Delhi and Budgam in central Kashmir from April 17, offering relief to traders in the Valley, particularly fruit growers and handicrafts merchants. The service will run regularly on a trial basis […]
L-G Saxena attends funeral of Kargil war hero Col Wangchuk in Leh
Leh: Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday attended the funeral of Kargil war hero Colonel (Retd) Sonam Wangchuk, who passed away here on April 10, officials said. In a solemn ceremony, the Lt Governor (L-G) laid a wreath and paid rich tributes to the decorated soldier, a Maha Vir Chakra recipient hailed as […]
Leh Rozgar Mela : Ladakh L-G Saxena hands over 313 job letters to district-cadre employees
Leh: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 313 newly recruited district-cadre employees at a Rozgar Mela here, an official said. It was the second such fair organised within three days. On April 14, the lieutenant governor (L-G) had handed over job letters to around 200 fresh recruits in […]