Heli service to Kashmir’s snowbound border areas soon, trail run conducted in Gurez
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government is set to launch helicopter services to remote area, including Gurez, Karnah, and Tangdhar, to ensure connectivity to these snowbound areas. An official said that a private Jet Serve Aviation company conducted a trial run for a helicopter service to Gurez Valley on Thursday. He said that the trial […]
Chinar Conservation: Govt digitally tracks, geotags28,000 trees in four years
Srinagar: As part of a move towards the conservation of its iconic Chinar trees, Jammu and Kashmir govthas embarked on a unique initiative that combines modern technology with traditional conservation efforts. The Jammu & Kashmir Forest Research Institute (JKFRI) and the Jammu & Kashmir Forest Department have successfully geotagged over 28,000 Chinar trees across the […]
Global warming causing less snowfall
By: Mushtaq Bhat Kashmir is renowned for its stunning natural beauty especially in the winters when snow covers the whole valley in a blanket of white. As the snow falls, a sense of tranquillity envelopes the region. Snow is part of Kashmir’s identity, culture and lifestyle. It brings merriment and miseries for the people of […]
Surgical intervention key to stroke recovery
By: Dr Sumit Goyal Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and its prevalence is increasing in India, particularly with the rise in risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, and sedentary lifestyles. When a stroke occurs, every second counts. Immediate medical intervention can make the difference between a full recovery and long-term disability. […]
Rajouri Deaths: CS for enforcing stringent containment measures to stop further loss of lives
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today held a meeting of the Divisional and District administrations along with Health experts and Police Department to take assessment of the measures taken so far to identify the real causes behind the mysterious deaths reported from village Badhal in district Rajouri here. The meeting besides Secretary Health & Medical […]
How to fix democracy?
By: Matthew Duncombe The Republic, the best-known work of ancient Greek philosopher Plato, authored around 375BC, has shaped western political thought. Greece is now known as the “cradle of democracy”. Not only was the first democracy in the world in Athens, but the word itself comes from the Greek demos (people) and kratos (rule). Yet […]
Police books notorious drug peddler under PIT-NDPS Act in Shopian
Two peddlers held at Baramulla and Handwara Srinagar:: Police in Shopian booked a notorious drug peddler under Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS) after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authority. Meanwhile, two drug peddlers were arrested from Baramulla and Handwara, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He […]
