Budget 2026-27: Sitharaman’s push for high-value nut crops sparks hope for J&K walnut trade
Srinagar: The announcement by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech on Sunday to support the high-value nut crops, including walnut, has brought a fresh wave of optimism for nearly seven lakh people whose livelihoods depend on the struggling walnut trade in Jammu and Kashmir. Following the announcement, the air in the valley […]
Menstrual health is fundamental right: SC
Orders free sanitary pads, separate toilets in school New Delhi: Declaring the right to menstrual health as part of the right to life under the Constitution, the Supreme Court on Friday directed all states and Union Territories to provide free oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins to girl students and functional, gender-segregated toilets for all the students. […]
Silent Sentinels of Snow: How Kashmir’s Snow Leopards Endure Harsh Winters
Amid heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures, the elusive big cat adapts, breeds, and survives in Kashmir’s high Himalayas Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: As heavy snowfall seals off mountain passes and blankets Kashmir’s upper reaches in silence, a rare predator continues to move with quiet confidence across the frozen landscape. The snow leopard, often called the […]
J&K Activates District Mental Health Panels to Shield Students from Suicide Risk
Supreme Court directions drive new oversight mechanism as Kashmir grapples with rising youth distress Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: With student suicides and mental health concerns casting a long shadow over Kashmir, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has moved to put a structured safety net in place by constituting District Level Monitoring Committees in all […]
Snowfall Restores Life to Kashmir’s Parched Springs, Rivers
Much-awaited winter spell recharges groundwater, revives fading water sources and eases fears of a looming crisis, say experts Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The first major spell of snowfall across Kashmir has brought a wave of relief to a Valley grappling with shrinking water resources, as nearly dry springs, streams and rivers have begun showing signs […]
Back From the Brink: Kashmir’s Hangul Stages a Rare Comeback
Once down to just 127 in 2007, the Valley’s iconic stag inches past 300, reviving hope for a species long feared lost Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: In the dense, frost-bitten forests of Dachigam, a quiet but powerful comeback story is taking shape. The Hangul—Kashmir’s iconic red deer and the only Asiatic survivor of the European […]
Snowfall Revives Kashmir’s Winter Magic — Tourists Flock to Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonamarg
Fresh snow blankets the Valley, boosting tourism, local businesses and scenic charm as winter season picks up pace Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: After weeks of a prolonged dry spell that had left many parts of Kashmir gray and quiet, the Valley is now back in its winter glory. A fresh spell of snowfall and rain […]
After 14 Years, J&K Awaits the Count
Census to Record a Region Reshaped by Change, Transition First population exercise since 2011 & the first after the abrogation of Article 370, the long-delayed Census is set to provide a comprehensive demographic picture Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: After fourteen years, Jammu and Kashmir is preparing for the return of the Census, a nationwide exercise […]
Railways announce stricter cancellation rules for Vande Bharat Sleeper, Amrit Bharat II
New Delhi: Passengers of Vande Bharat Sleeper Express and Amrit Bharat II trains will not receive any refund if they cancel their confirmed tickets less than eight hours before the scheduled departure. According to a notification dated January 16 issued by the Railway Ministry, the cancellation charge for these trains will be 25 per cent […]
After 22 Months, the Jhelum Finally Returns a Son to His Waiting Mother
At Gandbal, faith outlives despair as a mother’s daily prayers find an answer on the riverbank Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: For nearly two years, the banks of the River Jhelum at Gandbal bore silent witness to a mother’s unbroken faith. Day after day, she came to the same spot, lifting her hands in prayer, pleading […]