Passengers allege overcharging by public transport operators in Anantnag
Seek authorities’ intervention, redressal of public grievance Anantnag: Passengers travelling on various public transport routes in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district have alleged that several passenger vehicle operators are charging fares higher than those notified by the Transport Department, placing an additional financial burden on daily commuters. According to commuters, the alleged overcharging is particularly common […]
Revenue record fraud
Former Patwari chargesheeted in Kupwara Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir on Wednesday said it has filed a chargesheet against a former Patwari, now serving as Naib Tehsildar, for allegedly tampering with revenue records to fraudulently transfer jointly owned ancestral land in Kupwara. In a statement issued here, a spokesperson […]
Reforms needed
A stark revelation has come to light which suggests that enrolment of kids in government schools across the country is witnessing a decline. According to the UDISE 2025-26 report released by the Ministry of Education, enrolment in government schools fell by nearly 86 lakh between 2023-24 and 2025-26 while private unaided recognised schools added more […]
Water resources under severe stress
Dr. Satyavan Saurabh Water is not just a natural resource, but the foundation of life, civilization, economic development, food security, and environmental balance. Most of the great civilizations in human history developed along rivers, as water has been the fundamental source of life and prosperity. However, in the twenty-first century, increasing pressure on water resources […]
New virus catalogue reveals which pathogens pose the greatest threat
Mark Woolhouse In a typical year, scientists discover two or three viruses that have never been seen in people before. The number fluctuates, but the trend has been fairly steady since the 1960s. Most of these viruses attract little attention, and my colleagues and I have often had to search through old medical papers to […]
Lt Guv reviews action against circulation of anti-national Literature
Orders Comprehensive Audit of Educational Institutions SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting with senior officers and reviewed the action taken regarding the circulation of books and literature containing anti-national and separatist content in educational institutions. Officials briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the recovery of books allegedly glorifying separatism, emphasizing […]
Cloudburst Catastrophe : Doda wakes up to Ruins, Debris,
Night of Terror Leaves Many Homes Damaged, Roads Broken Locals Recall Deafening Roar of Flash Floods, Administration Launches Massive Rescue and Relief Effort Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The serene mountains of Doda’s Thatri belt turned into a scene of devastation and panic after a powerful cloudburst triggered flash floods, landslides and widespread destruction across several […]
Thathri Cloudburst: Lt Guv directs DC Doda for immediate relief to affected families
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is closely monitoring the situation following a cloudburst in Thathri, Doda. He spoke to Deputy Commissioner Doda, Krishan Lal and directed him to ensure immediate relief and assistance to the affected families and expedite restoration work, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said Tuesday. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor […]
Unlock overseas employment opportunities for J&K youth: CM to Officials
Reviews roadmap for revival of J&K Overseas Employment Corporation Calls for globally skilled workforce SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday directed the Employment department to unlock overseas employment opportunities for J&K youth. Chairing a high-level review meeting to assess the roadmap for the revival and operationalisation of the Jammu & Kashmir Overseas Employment Corporation […]
Chief of Army Staff calls on Lt Guv, CM
SRINAGAR: General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of Army Staff called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan, on Tuesday, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said here. He also called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The Lieutenant Governor and the Army Chief reviewed the prevailing security situation in the region. The Army Chief was accompanied by Lieutenant […]