ICJ says climate change an ‘existential threat’, States legally bound to act
New Delhi: In a historic development, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has declared that climate change constitutes an “urgent, existential threat” and that states have binding legal obligations to address it. The court’s first-ever advisory opinion on climate change, unanimously adopted by all 15 judges, provides unprecedented clarity on the responsibilities of nations under […]
Srinagar MeT Centre to get major tech upgrade
High-resolution weather models to boost forecasting accuracy, disaster response By: Our special Correspondent Srinagar: In a major step towards improving weather forecasting and public safety in Jammu and Kashmir, the Meteorological (MeT) Centre Srinagar is set to receive an advanced upgrade of its weather models and forecasting systems. The upgradation, initiated by the India Meteorological […]
Tangmarg dealer faces criminal action for sale of ‘fake handmade carpet’
Tourist duped into paying Rs 2.5 lakh for machine-made rug By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: A carpet dealer based in the popular tourist town of Tangmarg has been blacklisted and deregistered for allegedly selling a machine-made carpet falsely marketed as a handmade Kashmiri masterpiece to a tourist for Rs 2.5 lakh, officials confirmed on Tuesday. […]
Kashmir’s cool charm fades as Valley battles unprecedented humidity
It’s the beginning, say experts By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Kashmir, long celebrated for its crisp, dry summers, is now facing a new kind of discomfort — unrelenting humidity. Residents are struggling under unusually sultry conditions, with high moisture levels that are rare for the Himalayan valley. “We have seen a sustained rise in dew […]
Handmade products exports from Kashmir cross Rs 300 Cr-mark in April-June quarter
Srinagar: Exports of handmade products from Kashmir have crossed the Rs 300 crore mark in the first quarter of the current financial year, which is the highest for the period in the last four years, an official said on Saturday. “In a major fillip to Kashmir’s famed craft sector, hand-made products worth Rs 309.62 crore […]
Alarming rise in Cancer cases across Kashmir sparks health crisis concerns
Young adults among growing victims By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Cancer is emerging as a major public health challenge in Kashmir, with an increasing number of cases being reported annually across the Valley. Recent data from tertiary healthcare centres, including Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), suggests that over 4,000 new cases are diagnosed each […]
India rejects NATO chief’s warning on secondary sanctions
New Delhi: In a firm response to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s threat of secondary sanctions over New Delhi’s ties with Moscow, India on Thursday cautioned against “double standards” on the matter and asserted that its energy procurement from Russia is based on national interests and market dynamics. Rutt had warned India, China and Brazil […]
Drones are new ‘OGWs’ for terror groups in JK
Pakistan’s ISI using UAVs in infiltration, say officials Srinagar: Drones have emerged as the new “Over Ground Workers” (OGWs) for terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir, causing concern among security agencies as this shift from human networks to unmanned aerial vehicles for surveillance and logistics marks a new frontier in the region’s security landscape, officials […]
Alarm: JK Glaciers melting rapidly, threatening water security and livelihoods
Experts call for urgent climate action as 30% glacier loss reported in six decades By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is facing a grave environmental crisis as its glaciers—the vital source of water for millions—are melting at an alarming rate, experts have warned. Nearly 30 percent of the region’s glacier cover has disappeared […]
Health Consciousness: Ministries, depts asked to display oil, sugar content in snacks
New Delhi: The Union health ministry has urged all ministries and departments to instal displays of boards mentioning the sugar and oil content in snacks such as samosa, kachori, pizza, burger, french fries, soft drinks, gulab jamun and vadapav to promote healthy lifestyles and combat obesity and non-communicable diseases. It has also called for printing […]
