Industrial Push in J&K: 1,600 Units Allotted Land, Rs 657.83 Cr Incentives Released
Govt tells Assembly policies aimed at boosting investment and youth employment Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said its industrial policies are gaining ground, with more than 1,600 industrial units allotted land in various industrial estates and financial assistance released to entrepreneurs to promote investment and employment in the Union […]
Kashmir Apple Industry Raises Alarm Over Cheaper Imports
Over 7 lakh families dependent on horticulture, Valley growers urge Centre to impose 100%+ duty on foreign apples, warning tariff cuts could crash local prices. Srinagar: Kashmir’s horticulture sector — widely regarded as the backbone of the Union Territory’s rural economy — has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking protection from a likely surge […]
World Cancer Day: Kashmir Records Sharp Rise in Cancer Cases
Over 7,000 new patients added annually at SKIMS as hospitals flag late diagnosis, tobacco use and gaps in screening Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: On World Cancer Day, health experts in Kashmir have sounded an alarm over a sustained and troubling rise in cancer cases, describing the trend as a growing public health crisis that is […]
Snowfall, Rain Revives Kashmir’s Wetlands, Valley Welcomes Lakhs of Winged Guests
Winter melt waters breathe life into fragile marshes, signals ecological recovery and hope Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: As winter tightens its grip on Kashmir, snowfall in the upper reaches and fresh rains in plains have quietly scripted a story of renewal across the Valley’s wetlands. Snowmelt flowing steadily into lakes and marshes has replenished water […]
Kashmir on High Seismic Alert as Scientists Warn of Major Earthquake Risk
Himalayan fault lines place J&K among India’s most vulnerable regions as experts stress urgent need for preparedness Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir remains one of the most earthquake-prone regions in the country, with scientists warning that the Valley’s location in the seismically active Himalayan belt makes it highly vulnerable to a major earthquake […]
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 […]