One in five students rarely feel calm or motivated: Report
Mumbai: Students continue to face high levels of emotional distress, limited access to professional support, and growing uncertainty about their future, even as academic pressure remains the leading source of stress, a report said on Thursday. One in five students rarely experience the feeling of calm, motivation, or excitement, with girls reporting nearly twice the […]
65% of JK’s landslide areas classified as low risk, 12% high risk: Survey
Srinagar: Around 65% of Jammu and Kashmir’s landslide-prone areas are classified as low risk, 23% fall under moderate risk, and 12% are identified as high-risk zones, according to the latest landslide susceptibility mapping by the Geological Survey of India. The Government of India has made significant progress in mapping landslide-prone areas across the country, including […]
Weather hampers revival of tourism in JK after Pahalgam attack
Stakeholders seek reopening of tourist spots TASK President appeals LG to reopen all tourist destinations By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The hopes of reviving tourism in Jammu and Kashmir have been hit hard following the recent Pahalgam attack, as unfavourable weather has further dampened the arrival of visitors. Adding to the woes, several popular tourist […]
COVID-19 may have aged blood vessels among women by 5 years: Study
New Delhi: A COVID-19 infection could age one’s blood vessels by about five years, especially among women, according to a new study. The effect was found to be stronger among women who experienced persistent symptoms after recovering from COVID-19 — collectively termed ‘long Covid’ — such as shortness of breath and fatigue. “Since the pandemic, […]
Need to consult experts for risk mitigation: CM Omar
Recent calamities in Himalayas Chasoti: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed concern over the recent natural calamities in the Union Territory, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand and called for consultation with experts to see what can be done to “mitigate the risks and dangers”. Talking to reporters near Chasoti on his return to this cloudburst-hit […]
Kishtwar Cloudburst Horror: ‘It was like the sky tore apart and fell on us,” say survivors
‘We were swept by the water like leaves in a storm’ By: Our Special Correspondent Kishtwar: The serene hills of Kishtwar turned into a scene of devastation on Thursday as a massive cloudburst ripped through Chisoti village, leaving over 60 people dead and dozens missing. In the wake of the tragedy, the annual Machail Mata […]
Kishtwar disaster renews focus on ‘Why Cloudbursts are Frequent in JK’
Experts point to geography, weather patterns and human activity as key factors By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The deadly cloudburst in Kishtwar’s remote Chasuti area has once again drawn attention to why Jammu & Kashmir is especially prone to such devastating weather events. Scientists and environmental experts say the Union Territory’s unique location in the […]
Boosting Border Security: Forces deploy smart fence system, robotic mules, all-terrain vehicles along LoC
Sunderbani (J&K): Keeping pace with the changing security scenario driven by rapid advancement in AI-powered technology, the Army has gone high-tech with the introduction of state-of-the-art equipment like smart fence system, robotic mules and all-terrain vehicles to fortify security along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, officials said. The newly-introduced equipment, including quadcopters, […]
Bihar SIR row- Electoral rolls can’t remain static, bound for revision: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said electoral rolls cannot “remain static” and were bound to be revised as it disagreed with the submission that special intensive revision (SIR) of voter list in poll-bound Bihar had no basis in law and ought to be quashed. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi […]
‘Bedroom Jihadis’ become a nuisance for security agencies in JK
Srinagar: Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir are grappling with a new and insidious threat in the form of “bedroom jihadis” — people who manipulate social media from the safety of their homes to spread misinformation and incite communal discord, officials said. This kind of enemy, far removed from the traditional armed terrorists, is at […]
