Global tensions trigger fuel panic, LPG Federation urges calm
Jammu: Amid escalating global tensions and rising petroleum prices, panic buying of fuel and LPG cylinders has gripped several parts of the country, prompting the All-India LPG Federation to appeal for public restraint to prevent a supply crisis. “The ongoing conflict is fundamentally economic rather than territorial. Many countries have been impacted, and it has […]
Dry spell finally ends as Valley receives snowfall, rains
Srinagar: A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received snowfall on Tuesday while the plains were lashed by rains, ending the prolonged dry spell in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Gurez in north Kashmir and Sonamarg-Zojila axis in central Kashmir were among the higher reaches that received overnight snowfall, while rains continued to […]
Tulip Garden to open for visitors 10 days ahead of schedule
Srinagar: Asia’s largest tulip garden here on the banks of Dal Lake will be open to the public from March 16, almost 10 days ahead of schedule, as the valley experienced warmer days leading to early blooming of the flowers. Director of Floriculture Mathura Masoom said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will open the Indira […]
Government Plans Major Push for Border Tourism in Kashmir
Officials say initiative will showcase unexplored landscapes, culture, and history while boosting local livelihoods Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: In a move aimed at diversifying Kashmir’s tourism landscape and bringing remote areas into the mainstream travel map, the government is actively exploring ways to promote border tourism across several scenic locations close to the Line of […]
Water crisis looming large
Even though a wet spell has hit Jammu and Kashmir, the region still is staring at the possibility of a looming water crisis. The Valley’s lifeline—the River Jhelum continues to flow at low levels following a prolonged dry spell, an alarming rainfall deficit and unusually poor snow accumulation on the surrounding mountain ranges. The Jhelum […]
Food and Sympathy
K S S Pillai It is generally believed that women, the fairer sex, are more sympathetic to those who suffer and are kind and compassionate to those in distress. After watching a cookery show, I wonder whether the assessment is right. The cook was a beautiful young woman, and the young man who interviewed […]
Drugs vs Sports in Jammu and Kashmir
Dr Aftab Jan Jammu and Kashmir is facing one of the most dangerous social crises of modern times. The crisis is not only political or economic. It is a silent war against the youth of the region. Drugs have slowly entered towns, villages, schools, and colleges. Many young people who should be building their future […]
Develop infrastructure in Gulmarg to meet global standards: Olympian Arif Mohammad Khan to Govt
New Delhi: Two-time Olympian Arif Mohammad Khan has urged the Union sports ministry to enable at least one proper infrastructure on the slopes of Gulmarg to prepare Indian athletes for global events. A full season of “at least five months till April-end” is needed to train and compete on the slopes of Kangdoori in Gulmarg […]
JKTPO showcases J&K’s Agro, Food excellence at 40th edition of AAHAR 2026
NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), under the aegis of the Industries and Commerce Department, government of Jammu and Kashmir, is showcasing the region’s rich agro and food processing potential at the 40th edition of AAHAR 2026. Pertinently, AAHAR is Asia’s largest Food & Beverage and Hospitality exhibition, being held from […]