Weather Fury: Cloudbursts turn new Himalayan nightmare in J&K
From Kishtwar to Doda, sudden floods and landslides leave trail of destruction across fragile mountain regions Monsoon period is now the most dangerous phase of the year: Sonam Lotus Srinagar: What were once considered rare weather events in the fragile Himalayas are now turning into an alarming seasonal pattern across Jammu and Kashmir, with […]
From Streets to Shelter: Srinagar’s Mission to End Begging Gains Ground
Under Centre’s SMILE scheme, administration launches major rehabilitation drive across city 700 rehabilitated so far; over 1,500 identified for counselling, support and reintegration Srinagar: In the bustling markets of Srinagar, where tourists stroll along Polo View and commuters crowd city intersections, a quiet but determined social transformation is underway. The district administration, in coordination […]
Srinagar Airport Traffic Doubles In A Decade, Sets New Record
Passenger footfall rises from 2.04 million to 4.47 million in 10 years despite post-Pahalgam dip Cargo movement jumps to 10,500 MT; Rs 1,667-cr expansion project to transform airport into global-standard hub Srinagar: Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport Srinagar has recorded a massive surge in passenger traffic over the past decade, with annual footfall more than doubling […]
Udhampur Leaves Rest of J&K Behind in MPLADS Race
Dr Jitendra Singh’s constituency records more completed works than other four Lok Sabha seats combined Huge backlog of pending projects in Srinagar, Baramulla, Jammu and Anantnag-Rajouri raises accountability questions Srinagar: A striking imbalance has surfaced in the implementation of development projects under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) across Jammu and […]
Paradise Packed : Kashmir Sees Massive Tourist Surge, Hotels & Houseboats Overflow
Dal Lake to Gulmarg bustling with visitors as Valley witnesses booming summer tourism Tour operators hail record bookings; tourists spellbound by Kashmir’s beauty and hospitality Srinagar: Kashmir is witnessing a massive tourist rush this summer, with hotels, houseboats and resorts across the Valley overflowing with visitors, bringing renewed energy and optimism to the tourism […]
Hail threat to crops : Govt working on weather-based crop insurance scheme: Minister Javid Dar
Says Centre revising framework; final rollout after approval from Central committee Urges farmers to adopt anti-hail nets as protection against recurring weather-related crop damage Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Minister Javid Ahmad Dar on Thursday said the government is actively pursuing a weather-based crop insurance scheme for farmers, but its implementation is awaiting clearance […]
Kashmir’s Drying Future: J&K Faces 42% Rainfall Deficit Amid Rising Climate Concerns
May records 36% precipitation shortfall as dry trend continues across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing one of its driest starts to a year in recent times, with the Union Territory recording a staggering 42 per cent precipitation deficit between January and May 2026, triggering alarm among weather experts, environmentalists […]
Silent Suffocation in Panzath
Oxygen Crash Triggers Fish Deaths in Anantnag Spring Ancient spring turns into a graveyard as hundreds of fish surface dead, alarming locals and officials alike Fisheries Department launches scientific probe; experts link falling oxygen levels to rising temperatures and pollution stress Srinagar: In the crystal waters of Panzath spring in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, […]
From Scrap to Splendour: Srinagar’s Polo View Garden Blooms into a ‘Wonder Garden’
Discarded wheelbarrows, bins and worn-out garden material transformed into artistic installations and vibrant planters Director Floriculture says initiative blends sustainability with public aesthetics in the heart of Srinagar: Nestled in the heart of Srinagar’s bustling Polo View market — a space long associated with shoppers, tourists and evening walkers — the Polo View Garden […]
Weather Uncertainty Drives Kashmir Farmers Towards Lavender Cultivation
Changing rainfall patterns, shrinking yields push growers away from traditional crops Officials say ‘Purple Revolution’ offering climate-resilient and high-value farming alternative Srinaga: As unpredictable weather continues to disrupt traditional farming in Kashmir, an increasing number of cultivators are switching to lavender farming, banking on the aromatic crop’s low water requirement and higher market value […]