Kashmir’s ‘Dying’ Ice: Rapid Melting of Kolahoi Glacier Sounds Climate Alarm
Kashmir University studies reveal accelerating glacier retreat, raising fears over water security, ecological stability in the Valley Scientists warn rising temperatures, declining snowfall and human pressure are pushing the Himalayas toward an irreversible crisis Srinagar: The majestic Kolahoi Glacier, often called the “Goddess of Light” and regarded as Kashmir’s largest glacier, is melting at an […]
Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 589 with almost 3,000 injured
Caracas, Jun 26 (AP) The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela rose to 589, with 2,980 injured, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said early Friday. She made the announced surrounded by government and military officials as she welcomed the arrival of rescue crews from all over the world. “We are going to rescue the […]
Gulmarg Gondola Reopens After Month-Long Halt, Tourists Rejoice
CM Omar says safety remained top priority before resumption of service Visitors hail reopening as tourism sector eyes fresh boost in peak season Srinagar: The iconic Gulmarg Gondola resumed operations on Thursday after remaining shut for nearly a month following a technical snag that had stranded more than 320 tourists mid-air on May 25, triggering […]
Kashmir Rail Journey Gets Faster as Train Speed Raised on Banihal-Qazigund Section
Northern Railway increases maximum speed from 75 km/h to 100 km/h on crucial Valley stretch Move expected to reduce travel time, improve punctuality, boost regional connectivity Srinagar: In a significant boost to rail connectivity in the Kashmir Valley, Northern Railway’s Jammu Division has approved an increase in the maximum permissible speed of trains on the […]
Ensuring rural employment
The Jammu and Kashmir government’s notification of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Scheme, 2026, effective July 1, marks a decisive upgrade in how the Union Territory approaches rural employment. Replacing MGNREGA under the VB-G RAM-G Act, 2025, the scheme aligns J&K with the broader national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 while […]
Claws at the Orchard Edge: Kashmir’s Escalating Black Bear Conflict Leaves Villages Living in Fear
More than 2,350 bear attacks and over 110 deaths recorded in Kashmir between 2000 and 2020 as human-wildlife encounters surge across forest fringes Srinagar: For generations, forests and villages in Kashmir existed in a delicate balance, separated by dense tree lines, mountain streams and seasonal rhythms. But today, that fragile boundary is disappearing rapidly, bringing […]
Gulmarg Gondola set to resume operations from Today
Gulmarg: The Gulmarg Gondola, one of Kashmir’s premier tourist attractions, is set to resume operations from tomorrow after remaining closed for one month following a technical fault that occurred on May 25, 2026. The technical snag had left over 300 tourists stranded in various cabins, triggering a major rescue operation involving the Gondola’s technical and […]
Three injured as car falls into Lidder nallah after bus hit in Pahalgam
Anantnag: Three persons were injured after an Alto car plunged into the Lidder Nallah following a collision with a bus in the Sarbal area of Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that an Alto car bearing registration number JK03E-0333 was travelling from Pahalgam to Anantnag with two passengers […]