East, central and northwest India to witness more heatwave days than usual: IMD
New Delhi: Above-normal heatwave days are likely over some parts of east, central and northwest India and the southeast Peninsula between April and June even as above-normal rainfall is expected in April, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast on Tuesday. Between April and June, maximum temperatures are expected to be normal […]
Tackling water crisis needs advance planning
Water sources across Jammu and Kashmir are under stress. Due to less snowfall and rains in the region the situation this can be quite tricky as we need abundance of water for agricultural activity that will kick-start within days. Notably, the local water sources are helping to preserve the fauna and flora of the region […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Ecotourism: A Death Sentence Delayed The relentless commodification of our last pristine landscapes is nothing short of ecological vandalism. We treat bio-corridors like theme parks ignoring that human intrusion disrupts critical carbon sequestration. Take the Himalayas for example where footfall has surged by 40% in a decade the result is a trail of […]
Women’s protection is still an issue
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The debate about the status of women in Indian society is nothing new. The question has been raised time and again as to whether the modern freedoms afforded to women are truly beneficial to them, or whether they are putting them at greater risk of exploitation. Recent events and societal reactions to […]
The vanishing glitter
Rand Low Gold has long enjoyed a reputation as a financial “safe haven” during stormy times. But over the past few months of geopolitical chaos and market panic, the precious metal has moved more like a roller coaster than a steady ship at anchor. In late January, the gold price surged to an all-time high […]
₹3.80 Cr UT subsidy disbursed to 4288 beneficiaries under PM Surya Ghar Yojana: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that ₹3.80 crore has been disbursed as UT subsidy in favour of 4,288 consumers of Kashmir and Jammu Power Distribution Companies under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by legislator Shakti Raj Parihar regarding […]
Budget Session 2026: No structural deficiency or safety concern on Sopore Bye-pass Bridge: Dy CM
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary Tuesday informed the House that Sopore Byepass Bridge was originally constructed with a rigid Cement Concrete (CC) deck surface to bear heavy structural loads and provide a stable base for traffic movement over a long period of time. The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to the Calling Attention Notice […]
Calling Attention Motion: Four ambulances available at SDH Bijbehara: Health Minister
JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, Tuesday informed that the Critical Care Ambulances (CCA) procured under the 108-Emergency Services with World Bank assistance were distributed among various health institutions strictly on the basis of assessed requirement and institutional priority. The Health Minister stated this while replying to a calling attention motion moved […]
Budget Session 2026: J&K has sufficient stock of petroleum products: Satish Sharma
Says deptt monitoring LPG, petrol supply to prevent hoarding, urges public to ignore rumours JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil supply and Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma Tuesday informed the House that the Department is maintaining regular monitoring of availability and distribution of LPG and Petroleum products across Jammu and Kashmir. “As per the daily stock position […]