Vice President Radhakrishnan arrives in Kashmir on maiden visit
Srinagar: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan arrived here on Wednesday evening on his maiden visit to Kashmir valley during which he will attend the Kashmir University’s 21st convocation, officials said. The Vice President was received by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and senior officials of the administration and police […]
CM lays foundation for urban development projects in Srinagar, Budgam
Says major push to strengthen drainage, sewage treatment, climate-resilient infrastructure SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday laid the foundation for infrastructure and river conservation projects worth over ₹190 crore across Srinagar and Budgam districts, marking a significant push towards urban transformation and environmental sustainability. Spanning five constituencies, the projects focus on urban beautification, pollution […]
Green Push Gains Ground: J&K Bets on Forests, Wetlands and Climate Planning
Economic Survey 2025–26 highlights restoration of Wular, geo-tagging of forest boundaries and livelihoods for 1,300+ families Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is accelerating its environmental governance and climate-resilience efforts, with forests, wetlands and wildlife conservation emerging as key pillars of development, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26. The Survey notes that the forest […]
Fly High
The decision by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approving a Rs 1,677 crore proposal for the expansion and development of the civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport, aimed at strengthening air connectivity and infrastructure is a welcome step. The decision has come at the right time as Kashmir Valley has been experiencing a huge […]
Why Students Are Unaware of the Basics
Syed Mustafa Ahmad Besides being a student myself, I have been working at a private coaching centre for the past two or three years. In addition to my own self-improvement, I have also worked on the improvement of many students. Improvement, in the sense that I have made efforts myself, and also tried to teach […]
The changing face of marriage: Pretence, ego and broken relationships
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh In Indian society, marriage isn’t just a relationship between two individuals; it has always been considered a sacred institution linked to family, society, and culture. Marriage has long been considered a lifelong companionship, a mutual support through joys and sorrows, and a cornerstone of social stability. However, in recent years, the image […]
Cong holds protest against IYC chief’s arrest
Demands release of detained leaders Jammu: Congress workers on Wednesday held protests in Jammu city against the arrest of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) chief Uday Bhanu Chib and others in connection with the “shirtless protest” at the AI impact summit in the capital last week, demanding immediate release of the detained leaders. Led by Jammu […]