Echoes Beneath the Mountains : NHPC Ignites Work on 240 MW Uri-I Stage-II Power Project
First blast at Mohura’s Adit-3 marks a major step in expanding Kashmir’s hydroelectric strength; officials call it a milestone in the Valley’s energy future Srinagar: In a significant stride toward strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s energy infrastructure, NHPC on Monday formally launched major underground excavation works for the ambitious 240 MW Uri-I Stage-II Hydroelectric Project […]
Runway Repairs at Srinagar Airport to Impact Returning Hajj Pilgrims
Baggage restrictions imposed due to maintenance work Hajj Committee assures excess luggage will reach Valley separately through special arrangement Srinagar: Thousands of Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir returning home after completing the annual pilgrimage will have to make adjustments to their travel plans as ongoing runway maintenance work at Srinagar Airport has prompted […]
NEET paper leak: NTA has not learnt lessons, says SC; issues notices on pleas
New Delhi: It’s sad that the NTA has not learnt lessons from the earlier NEET paper leak, the Supreme Court said on Monday as it sought the response of the Centre, NTA and CBI on pleas for the replacement of the testing agency with a robust and autonomous body to conduct the medical entrance exam. […]
Hail Fury Ravages Kashmir Orchards, Growers Stare at Ruin
Repeated storms flatten apple belts across North and South Kashmir, pushing thousands of orchardists deeper into debt Fruit Growers Union seeks crop insurance, revival of market intervention scheme and immediate compensation package Srinagar: Vast stretches of Kashmir’s famed apple orchards have been left battered and bruised after yet another spell of intense hailstorm ripped […]
Akshay Kumar’s Rs 1 Crore Gift Brings New Hope to School Along LoC in Gurez
Modern education block with library and computer lab transforms learning conditions for children in remote Tulail village Srinagar: A government middle school located in the remote Tulail sector of north Kashmir’s Gurez Valley has witnessed a major transformation nearly five years after Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar donated Rs 1 crore for its development. The […]
Dal’s Floating Palaces Are Slowly Sinking into History
Frequent sinking of Kashmir’s iconic houseboats raises alarm over the survival of a centuries-old heritage woven into the Valley’s tourism, culture and identity Stakeholders say ageing structures, mounting repair costs and lack of sustained restoration support are steadily pushing the famed houseboat culture toward decline Srinagar: Beneath the postcard beauty of Dal Lake, a […]
Over 10,000 dog bite cases annually ring alarm bells in Kashmir
Doctors warn of rising stray dog attacks; stress urgent vaccination, pet hygiene and public awareness Children among worst affected as hospitals continue to report mounting anti-rabies cases Srinagar: With more than 10,000 dog bite cases being reported annually in Kashmir, health experts have sounded alarm over what they describe as a growing public health […]
Where Springs Turn Into Celebration
Panzath’s Centuries-Old Fish Festival Keeps Kashmir’s Ecological Heritage Alive Hundreds join unique annual tradition in South Kashmir’s Qazigund as villagers clean springs, catch fish and preserve a legacy rooted in nature and community spirit Qazigund: Amid chants, laughter and splashes of crystal-clear water, the scenic village of Panzath in South Kashmir’s Qazigund area came […]
Rivers of Hope: J&K’s Hydel Revival Powers New Energy Dream
Mega projects, revived heritage plants and fresh investments signal a turning point for the Union Territory’s power sector Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir’s vast rivers, long seen as an underutilised natural asset, are once again taking centre stage as the Union Territory pushes ahead with an ambitious hydropower expansion aimed at transforming its energy landscape. […]
As Dal’s Houseboats Age, The Hands That Built Them Are Disappearing
Lone craftsman Nazir Ahmad Kawdari says centuries-old houseboat making art faces extinction amid official neglect and fading interest among youth Srinagar: On the quiet banks of the Dal Lake, where Kashmir’s iconic houseboats have floated gracefully for generations, the rhythmic sound of hammer striking wood is slowly fading into silence. Inside a modest workshop […]