Can J&K Bridge Its Power Deficit Amid a Dry Spell?
Reduced snowfall and declining hydropower generation put the JK’s winter energy supply under strain Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: As Jammu and Kashmir braces for the harsh winter months, the region faces a critical test of its energy infrastructure. Persistent dry conditions, lower snowfall, and dwindling water inflows have severely curtailed hydropower output, raising concerns about […]
Highway Chaos: 15-Hour Ordeal as Nomads and Fruit Trucks Choke Sgr–Jmu road
Stranded travellers fume over mismanagement, urge authorities to regulate traffic movement Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The Srinagar–Jammu National Highway turned into a nightmare for commuters on Monday as massive traffic jams stretched for miles, leaving travellers stranded for hours in biting cold and frustration. The chaos was triggered by the seasonal movement of nomadic families […]
JK’s statehood to be restored at appropriate time: Amit Shah
Patna: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday promised restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir at “an appropriate time” and a “good resolution” of demands raised by people of the Union Territory of Ladakh. Speaking at a media conclave in Patna, he also claimed that after the abrogation of Article 370, terror-infested Jammu and […]
Tourism Industry Shows Signs of Recovery, Eyes Bright Winter Ahead
After Pahalgam attack dealt a heavy blow to visitor inflow, fresh bookings, new destinations under LG administration’s push rekindle hope Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Months after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that left the tourism industry in shock, Kashmir’s travel sector is slowly finding its footing again. With the onset of autumn hues […]
Hydropower Potential in JK Remains Untapped as another Harsh Winter Looms
Experts warn of severe energy shortfall as generation dips by 84% amid dry conditions Srinagar: As Jammu and Kashmir braces for another harsh winter, energy experts and officials are raising alarms over the region’s failure to harness its vast hydropower potential. Despite possessing an estimated hydroelectric capacity of nearly 18,000 megawatts (MW), only about 3,540 […]
Power Demand Soars in Kashmir as Early Winter Tightens Grip
Officials struggle to balance load as temperatures plummet weeks ahead of schedule By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The early onset of winter has sent power demand in Kashmir soaring, with the Valley witnessing a massive 250 MW rise in electricity consumption over the past two weeks. The unexpected cold wave in October — marked by […]
Kashmir’s ‘Red Gold’ set for a glorious comeback
Timely rains, cool nights and ideal soil moisture spark hopes of bumper saffron harvest after years of poor yield By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: After several disappointing seasons, Kashmir’s famed saffron growers are brimming with renewed hope this autumn as favourable weather conditions have set the stage for what could be a bumper harvest — […]
EPFO liberalises EPF part withdrawals, members can withdraw up to 100 pc
Relief for employees New Delhi: The board of retirement fund body EPFO on Monday approved liberalised part withdrawals for its more than seven crore subscribers, allowing up to 100 per cent EPF withdrawal. The Central Board of Trustees (CBT), the apex decision-making body of EPFO, headed by Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, took several path-breaking decisions […]
Breast cancer cases on rise, say Doctors
‘Junk food, lack of exercise contributing factors’ Mumbai: Breast cancer accounts for 30 per cent of all cancers in women in India and the number could rise to around two lakh cases per year by 2030, experts said on Saturday at a conference here. Lack of exercise or physical activity is linked to almost doubling […]
India notifies first emission intensity targets for carbon-intensive sectors
New Delhi: The government has notified the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025, setting India’s first legally binding emission reduction targets for carbon-heavy industries. The notification, issued by the environment ministry on October 8 after considering all suggestions and objections received on the draft rules published on April 16, requires 282 industrial units across […]