When the River falls silent: Jhelum’s fading pulse marks a snowless farewell to 2025
Minus flows, mounting pollution & a winter without snow leave Kashmir’s lifeline dangerously exposed Our special correspondent Srinagar: As 2025 slipped into history on December 31, the River Jhelum, Kashmir’s lifeline, delivered a stark and unsettling signal. At Sangam in south Kashmir — the river’s most critical hydrological gauge — the Jhelum was flowing at […]
‘The Year That Was’ : Pahalgam carnage, Pak shelling, floods make year bleak for Kashmir
M I Jehangir Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s quest for restoration of statehood suffered twin blows during the year in the form of the Pahalgam terror attack and the Delhi car blast. The elected government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made all the right noises in the first six months in office for the restoration […]
Indigo cancels 118 flights due to bad weather, operational reasons
Mumbai: IndiGo on Monday cancelled 118 flights across its network due to bad weather and operational reasons, according to its website. Of these, six flight services were axed due to operational reasons, while the rest were cancelled due to bad weather conditions at various airports. Flight services were cancelled at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Hyderabad, […]
Heatwaves, wildfires, droughts and storms cost world more than USD 120 billion in 2025: Report
New Delhi: Heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, and storms cost the world more than USD 120 billion in 2025, according to a new report analysing the escalating cost of climate change. The report by UK-based NGO Christian Aid underscores the cost with fossil fuel companies playing a central role in driving the crisis. The report noted that […]
Air pollution India’s biggest health crisis since Covid: Doctors
New Delhi: Air pollution is arguably the biggest public health crisis India has faced since the pandemic and will continue to worsen each year unless urgent action is taken, a UK-based Indian-origin pulmonologist warned, noting that a looming tsunami of airway disease remains largely underdiagnosed and untreated. Speaking to PTI, multiple senior doctors practising in […]
Amid global crises UN turns 80
India says ready for greater role United Nations: The UN marked its 80th anniversary in 2025 amid global conflicts, financial crisis, and US President Donald Trump’s criticism, as India urged the world body to focus on “leadership and hope” and expressed willingness to take on a greater role. The conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, […]
NC-MP targets government on reservation issue
Asks CM to tell students what he has done to end reservation row Srinagar: Estranged National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday threatened the government with a protest if it did not apprise the students of the steps taken to resolve the reservation matter. He announced that he would go on […]
Dietary habits, poor sleep, obesity associated with increased risk of breast cancer: ICMR Study
New Delhi: Non-vegetarian diet, poor sleep and obesity have been associated with increased risk of breast cancer which is expected to rise by about 5.6 per cent annually leading to an estimated increase of 0.05 million new cases per year, according to an ICMR study. Reproductive timing, hormonal exposure and family history also influence breast […]
NTA to introduce facial biometric verification, live photography in major entrance exams
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is planning to introduce the facial recognition system for verification in major entrance exams including NEET and JEE from 2026, according to sources. The agency is also in the process of introducing an option for candidates to capture live photographs while applying for the exams. “During the 2025 […]
Carols in the Cold: How Christmas Preparations Warm Kashmir’s Winter Soul
Amid snow-laden mountains and fading daylight, Kashmir to celebrate Christmas in its own quiet way—through craft, community & a shared spirit of warmth Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: As winter deepens across Kashmir, the Valley settles into a season of stillness—short days, long nights, and a cold softened only by human warmth. It is in this […]