After Rainfall, Kashmir Logs Massive Snow Deficit This Winter
Over 50% precipitation shortfall recorded Thin snowpack raises alarm over water, crops and hydropower Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: A brief spell of rainfall this week may bring temporary relief to parts of Kashmir, but it has failed to offset what officials describe as a massive snow and precipitation deficit this winter — a shortfall that […]
Alarming rise in fire mishaps
As always this winter too Kashmir witnessed losses worth billions due to fire mishaps. The devastation caused has hit both residential and commercial establishments across the length and breadth of the valley. The region’s fire-services department is battling a parallel emergency as a sharp rise in winter-time fire incidents is being witnessed across districts. Notably, […]
Nurturing Children in the Age of Rapid Progress
Syed Mustafa Ahmed The world today is often described as a global village. Borders have become meaningless, and news—and rumours—travel from one corner of the globe to another in a matter of hours. In the past, science and technology were confined to limited hands, and ordinary people were largely unaware of new inventions. Life was […]
Degrees Abroad, Parents Alone? Success, Education, and the Silent Crisis of Old Age
A recent tragedy in Bengaluru involving a retired ISRO employee allegedly killing his wife, reportedly out of fear about who would care for her after his death, has shaken many people far beyond the city where it occurred. Early reports describe a deeply distressing situation shaped by emotional strain, ageing, isolation, and anxiety about the […]
CM visits SATTE 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre at Dwarka
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday visited SATTE 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka, Delhi and reiterated his Government’s commitment to strengthening Jammu & Kashmir’s position as the country’s premier all-season tourist destination. At SATTE 2026, the Chief Minister visited the Jammu & Kashmir Pavilion (Hall-1A) and was accompanied by his Advisor Nasir […]
MP Ujjwal Raman Singh calls on Lt Guv
JAMMU: Ujjwal Raman Singh, Member of Parliament, and Convenor, Second Sub-Committee of Parliament on Official Language called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday, an official spokesman said. He said that the two leaders discussed the development scenario in Jammu and Kashmir. J&K fully prepared for HPV vaccination M. Raju chairs State Task Force meeting, […]
Apple farmers to protest in Delhi against duty concession on US apples: Tarigami
Srinagar: Apple growers from Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand will protest in Delhi next month against the proposed duty concession on US apples, in a bid to save domestic growers from losses. India has granted a quota-based duty concession to the US on apples under the interim trade pact. Apples from the US […]
Motorists whose documents were up to date felicitated
Srinagar: On Friday a unique initiative was carried out to felicitate the law abiding motorists in Srinagar city. Those motorists whose vehicle papers were found updated and correct were felicitated by gifts and chocolates. The event was inaugurated by Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, SSP traffic city Srinagar. Besides, Zaheer Abbas ASP Traffic city Srinagar along with […]
VP enjoys shikara ride on Dal Lake in Srinagar
Srinagar: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday enjoyed a shikara ride on the iconic Dal Lake, describing the experience as a glimpse of Srinagar’s timeless charm and natural beauty. Radhakrishnan arrived here on Wednesday evening on his maiden visit to the Kashmir valley. He is scheduled to attend the Kashmir University’s 21st convocation on […]
Development needs oxygen of peace: CM Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said peace is crucial to development, asserting that places in the Union territory that were once synonymous with conflict, are now beacons of harmony. “Development requires the oxygen of peace. My government’s primary objective is to provide you with a transparent, democratic, and stable environment,” the chief minister […]