Srinagar Chokes as Toxic Smog Tightens Grip on the Valley
Poor AQI, prolonged dry spell trap pollutants as air quality slips into hazardous zone across Kashmir Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Srinagar woke up under a blanket of toxic air on Saturday as pollution levels spiked sharply, pushing the city and large parts of Jammu and Kashmir into a serious public health concern. Even traditionally cleaner […]
No Longer an Exception: Climate Change Reshapes Seasons, Water and Life in Kashmir
From shrinking snowfall and retreating glaciers to rising temperatures, the Valley faces a fast-changing climate reality Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Climate change in Kashmir is no longer an occasional anomaly but a steady and visible transformation reshaping seasons, water systems and everyday life across the Valley. The familiar rhythm of harsh winters, sustained snowfall and […]
Kashmir loses its green cover rapidly in a decade
Development pressure, forest fires & climate stress is thinning the Valley’s natural cover Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Kashmir, long known for its dense forests and rich biodiversity, is slowly losing the green cover that once defined its landscape. Over the last decade, large stretches of forest and tree cover across the Valley have come under […]
Why Should Boys Have All the Fun? Girls Top Class 10 & 12 Results Again in Kashmir
Discipline, determination family support propel girls to the top Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: When the Class 10 and Class 12 results were declared, the merit lists told a familiar but powerful story — girls once again dominated the top slots, proving that excellence is no longer an exception but a consistent trend. Across districts, from […]
Kashmir Apples Find Global Buyers, Growers See Promise Beyond Borders
Improved quality, packaging and access push Valley’s iconic fruit into international markets Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: As consignments of Kashmiri apples make their way to overseas destinations, a wave of optimism is sweeping through the Valley’s orchards. For apple growers, the fruit’s entry into international markets is not just a commercial milestone but a validation […]
Seasonal Changes: Jammu Colder Than Kashmir Amid a Dry, Fading Winter
Missing rain, snowfall flip winter norms, raising worries for water and farms across J&K Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Jammu City Monday recorded a colder day than most parts of Kashmir, reflecting the growing unpredictability of this winter. The maximum temperature in Jammu settled at 9.6°C, while Srinagar recorded a warmer 12.4°C. Other parts of the […]
Majority of JK children under five suffer from anaemia
Doctors say nutritional deficiency, inadequate diet figure as key reasons Srinagar: Over 72% of children under the age of five are suffering from anaemia in Jammu and Kashmir, one of the highest rates in the country. Experts warn that this alarming trend poses serious risks to the growth, immunity, and development of the region’s youngest […]
Over 59 lakh women receive maternity benefits under PMMVY in 2025–26
New Delhi: Use of the facial recognition system (FRS) and other technological innovations under the PMMVY is helping the government reach beneficiaries, with over 59.19 lakh women paid maternity benefits amounting to Rs 2,022.08 crore in 2025–26, sources in the Women and Child Development Ministry said on Friday. The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) […]
Govt to launch cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims: Gadkari
Says PM Modi will soon launch the scheme pan India New Delhi: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon launch the cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims across India. On March 14, 2024, the ministry launched a pilot programme in Chandigarh to provide […]
Crackdown in the Orchards : SKUAST–K Leads War on Fake Pesticides in Kashmir
Science-driven action and farmer outreach aim to protect crops, livelihoods and soil health across the Valley Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: As fake and substandard pesticides increasingly threaten Kashmir’s horticulture and agriculture sectors, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST–K) has launched an intensified, multi-pronged campaign to curb the menace and safeguard farmers […]