Burzahom’s call for help: Kashmir’s oldest Archaeological site faces neglect, apathy
By: Sualiha Zubair Srinagar: Burzahom, an ancient Neolithic archaeological site near Srinagar, is rapidly deteriorating, sparking urgent concerns about its preservation. A pivotal settlement in 3000 BCE and a testament to Kashmir’s rich history, it now suffers from severe neglect and mismanagement. Despite its immense significance, Burzahom’s current state stands as a stark reminder of […]
NCORD Meet- Strict enforcement of laws key to tackle drug menace: CS
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today emphasised strict enforcement of relevant laws, proper rehabilitation of victims and massive awareness generation to effectively tackle the drug menace in the Union Territory. The Chief Secretary, while chairing the 12th UT Level NCORD Committee meeting, advocated the significance of collective approach in combatting this challenge. Present in the […]
Setting up AFT benches in JK, Shimla will reduce pendency: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday called for setting up Armed Forces Tribunal benches in Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh, to deal with the growing pendency of defence-related cases. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said at present AFT, Chandigarh, was burdened by a huge backlog from these states […]
19 flights diverted, over 400 delayed as dense fog hits operations at Delhi airport
New Delhi: Delhi airport on Saturday saw 19 flight diversions, many cancellations and over 400 flight delays as low visibility conditions due to dense fog impacted operations for the second straight day. An official said 19 flights were diverted at the airport between 12.15 am and 1.30 am due to reduced visibility. Of them, 13 […]
Katra-Srinagar train likely to chug after Jan 20
Northern Railway announces timings Srinagar: The Katra-Srinagar train is likely to chug on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) after January 20. Officials said that the final preparations are being made to connect Kashmir with Kanyakumari through a railway network. In connection with train to Kashmir the Railway Ministry has decided to set up a new […]
CM inaugurates Winter Carnival Festival at Pahalgam Club
ANANTNAG: In a grand celebration of Jammu and Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated Winter Carnival at Pahalgamon Thursday evening. The event, which draws attention to the picturesque beauty of the region and its vibrant cultural landscape, was held in the presence of several dignitaries, including Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Chowdhary, […]
JK holds first assembly polls since Article 370 repeal
Gets elected govt after six years in 2024 Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir got an elected government after six years in 2024 but statehood remained elusive as a hybrid model of governance kept hampering full restoration of democratic rule. The assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir — held after a gap of 10 years — had […]
2024: Indian military maintained assertive approach along LAC
Focused on boosting operational might NEW DELHI: In a year bookended by intractable conflicts and geopolitical fragmentation, India focused on ramping up military prowess by broadly firming up defence procurement worth Rs 4.22 lakh crore even as Indian and Chinese militaries completed pulling back their troops from border face-off points in eastern Ladakh. The disengagement […]
Airlines to mandatorily share int’l passenger data with Customs from April 1
New Delhi: Airlines will have to mandatorily share details of foreign travellers with the Indian Customs authorities from April 1, 2025, and non-compliance can attract penalties. All air transport service providers operating flights to/from India will have to register with the National Customs Targeting Centre-Passenger (NCTC-Pax) by January 10, 2025, in order to comply with […]
Army unveils statue of Shivaji at eastern Ladakh’s Pangong Tso
New Delhi: The Indian Army has installed a statue of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji on the bank of Pangong lake at an altitude of 14,300 feet, a region that is close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the eastern Ladakh sector. The Army’s Leh-based 14 Corps said the inauguration of the […]
