SANJY-2026: DC Srinagar, SSP visit Yatra Transit Camp Pantha Chowk
Take onsite stock of preparations to augment facilities for pilgrims SRINAGAR: In connection with the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with Senior Superintendent of Police, Sundeep Chakravarthy on Wednesday visited the Yatra Transit Camp at Pantha Chowk to take onsite stock of the preparations being undertaken for the smooth […]
Director Agriculture inaugurates exhibition cum Awareness Programme for GI-Tagged Saffron
SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, Wednesday inaugurated an Exhibition cum Awareness and Promotion Programme dedicated to GI-tagged Kashmir Saffron at the Agriculture Complex, Lalmandi, Srinagar. The event was organized by the Spices Board of India, Regional Office, Srinagar (Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India). It aimed to showcase the exceptional qualities […]
Solid waste management plant begins trial run in Newa
Authorities urge public cooperation as modern facility aims to curb pollution, improve hygiene Pulwama: In a major push towards sustainable urban development and improved sanitation, a Solid Waste Management Plant has commenced trial operations in the Newa area of Pulwama. The facility marks a significant step by the local administration to address long-standing issues related […]
Lt Guv Ladakh approves grant of Notional Annual Increments for probation period to employees
Leh: LG Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta has approved the grant of Notional Annual Increments for the probation period to employees appointed under the Jammu & Kashmir Special Recruitment Rules, 2015 (SRO-202), an official spokesman said Wednesday. He said that the decision is aimed at ensuring fairness, upholding service parity, and providing a level playing field to […]
Lt Guv expresses gratitude to PM
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for approving the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport proposed at an estimated cost of Rs.1,677 crore. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “J&K Skies Soar: dawn of a bold aviation […]
CM rolls out ₹84.41 Cr multi-sector development works for Ganderbal
Unveils several infrastructure and civic amenities across district GANDERBAL: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of major development projects worth ₹84.41 crore in Ganderbal Constituency, marking a significant stride towards strengthening infrastructure, healthcare, water supply, sanitation, education and road connectivity across the district. The projects, spanning multiple departments, were […]
Vanishing Greens: J&K’s Forests Shrink as Climate, Concrete Close In
From alpine meadows to foothill woods, rising temperatures, urban expansion and fires are thinning the Valley’s natural shield Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: For generations in Kashmir, the mountains were read by their colour. Deep green slopes meant stable seasons, flowing springs and cool summers. Today, that colour is fading. Across Jammu & Kashmir, scientists and […]
Warmer globe is a reality
The change in weather patterns has meant that Kashmir region too is witnessing change in its glaciers and ice reserves. Not only have scientists raised an alarm but local accounts provided by shepherds, Gujjar and Bakarwal nomads, and trekking guides in higher reaches have reported new lakes, unusual cracks in glacier surfaces and streams swelling […]
Choosing a Career
K S S Pillai All members of the family were happy when my grandson got admission to the medical degree course. It was the end of our sleepless nights dreaming to see him with a stethoscope on his shoulders. The euphoria was dampened by the remarks of a friend who visited us that evening, and […]
Speed that leads to nowhere
Raqif Makhdoomi “They didn’t let me touch him for the last time”, says Inna Makan, mother of 23 years old Sahil who died in a road accident. She touched her cheeks while saying it, it resembled as if she wanted to feel her son. Her frustration is clear in all the interviews she is giving […]