Marshals in Motion: The silent force behind Assembly chaos
Inside the tense moments when order-keepers turn ‘peacemakers’ in the House Srinagar: They are neither lawmakers nor political heavyweights. Yet, when the Legislative Assembly erupts in chaos, all eyes turn to them — the Marshals, the silent sentinels who step in when democracy’s debates turn into shouting matches. On Thursday, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly […]
Committed to equitable relief for 2025 flood victims: CM
Says no politics or regional bias was implied in relief distribution SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday intervened during the Question Hour of the ongoing Autumn Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, reiterating his Government’s stance on land allotment for the landless and the distribution of relief for recent damages across regions. Responding […]
Srinagar Chokes as Vehicle Numbers Cross 25 Lakh in JK
City has over 3.75 lakh vehicles; traffic jams, road chaos worsen each year Srinagar: Traffic congestion in Srinagar has reached alarming levels as the number of vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir continues to grow rapidly. Official data shows that J&K now has over 25.6 lakh registered vehicles, nearly double the number in 2016 when the […]
NC sweeps Rajya Sabha Polls in JK, Bags Three out of Four Seats
BJP’s Sat Sharma secures lone win as NC’s Choudhary Ramzan, Sajad Kitchloo and Shami Oberoi make it to Upper House Srinagar: In a major political triumph, the National Conference (NC) on Thursday swept the Rajya Sabha elections from Jammu and Kashmir, clinching three of the four seats at stake, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) […]
No Bumper Saffron Crop in Kashmir This Year, Only 15% Bloom Reported
Farmers blame heat waves & changing weather patterns for poor yield, hope for revival next season Pampore: The world-famous saffron fields of Pampore have failed to paint the expected purple carpet this autumn, as farmers report a drastic fall in bloom — barely 15 percent compared to normal years. President of the Saffron Growers Association […]
DC Srinagar Visits Parimpora Fruit Mandi, Reviews Development Works, Promises Support for Cold Store Project
Assures truck terminal, garbage disposal facility, and improved infrastructure at Asia’s second-largest fruit market Srinagar: In a significant step towards addressing long-pending demands of fruit traders, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar on Thursday visited the Fruit Mandi Parimpora — the largest wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Kashmir — to take stock of ongoing development works […]
Massive midnight blaze damages several residential houses, godown in Old city
Families rendered homeless, as flames rip through congested Karfali Mohalla locality Srinagar: A massive fire broke out during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday in Karfali Mohalla area of Habba Kadal, Srinagar, gutting nine residential houses and one godown, and leaving multiple families homeless. Officials said that the fire call was received around 2:30 […]
Satish Sharma presides Diwali celebrations of J&K Sports Council at Jammu
JAMMU: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma today presided over the Diwali celebrations organised by Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council at KK Hakku Stadium here. The event brought together athletes, officials, and members of the sports fraternity in a warm and inclusive gathering that highlighted the role of sports in fostering unity, friendship, […]
How hydropower is powering JK’s future
Mohammad Hanief Jammu and Kashmir, known for its rivers that cut through lofty mountains and deep valleys, possesses a hydropower potential unmatched in most parts of India. This natural advantage, often called the Union Territory’s “blue gold,” is finally beginning to receive the attention it deserves. As the country moves toward a green energy future, […]
Hydropower Potential in JK Remains Untapped as another Harsh Winter Looms
Experts warn of severe energy shortfall as generation dips by 84% amid dry conditions Srinagar: As Jammu and Kashmir braces for another harsh winter, energy experts and officials are raising alarms over the region’s failure to harness its vast hydropower potential. Despite possessing an estimated hydroelectric capacity of nearly 18,000 megawatts (MW), only about 3,540 […]