Dead body of youth who jumped in river Jhelum on Tuesday recovered
Srinagar: The dead body of a 24-year-old youth who jumped into the River Jhelum near Zainakadal Bridge on May 26 was recovered on Thursday morning, officials said. An official said that the body of Umar, a resident of Kawdara, Srinagar, was retrieved by joint teams of SDRF and River Police after three days of continuous […]
Catch the Rain Campaign
Jammu and Kashmir has been rich in water resources since ages. Not only do we have long spiralling rivers moving along the valleys and mountains but lot of other perennial water sources like natural springs and geysers have been providing water for all our day to day needs besides agricultural activities. However, during the past […]
Have we forgotten to care?
By: Dr. Aftab Jan I was just asking for a lift. That’s all. Not money, not charity—just one act of kindness. Just one car to stop for an old woman standing helpless by the roadside. My legs were trembling. My back ached. My shawl could not block the cold. My eyes were searching—hoping—begging, not for […]
Echoes of history in the mansions of Barwa village
By: Dr. Satyawan Saurabh On the sandy land of south-west Haryana, where the heat of the sun is capable of burning even the sand particles, lies Barwa, a village that still preserves the memories of its past in the walls of mansions, the depths of ponds and the colours of paintings. This village is located […]
Nature’s Greatest Love Story is in Peril
Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, The delicate dance between pollinators and flowering plants one of nature’s most vital and beautiful relationships is under threat. Climate change is disrupting the environmental cues that once synchronized blooming flowers with the arrival of pollinators. Rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns and the widespread use of pesticides are […]
Lieutenant Governor interacts with members of Kashmir Women’s Organisation
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha interacted with the members of Kashmir Women’s Organisation at Raj Bhawan. The Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to everyone associated with the Organisation dedicated to Women Empowerment. He said Nari Shakti have continuously demonstrated excellence in every sector contributing to J&K UT’s growth and prosperity. “Today, our daughters are […]
SIA apprehends man evading arrest for two years
Srinagar: The State Investigation Agency Kashmir on Wednesday arrested an accused who was evading arrest past two years in connection with a narco-terror case, a spokesman of the organisation said. The SIA Kashmir said that they have achieved a major success in apprehending a proclaimed offender Abdul Rashid Mir of Amargarh, Sopore who was at […]
Bovine smuggler detained under PSA in Kathua
Jammu: A bovine smuggler has been detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kathua district, police said on Wednesday. Abdul Gani was taken into custody from the Maggar Khad area in Lakhanpur, they said. He has been lodged at Central Kot Bhalwal Jail here under the PSA to curtail his illegal activities, a […]
