Govt approves centres for processing solid waste in small towns
Solid waste management Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said 78 solid waste management centres and material recovery facilities along with compost pits have been approved for processing of municipal solid waste in small and medium towns of the region. The work has been awarded for the bio-remediation of 6.16 lakh metric tonnes […]
J&K records 30% excess rainfall in 5 days
MeT predicts more precipitation from Mar 10 Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 30 per cent above average precipitation in the past five days, thereby increasing the water level in the river Jhelum and other streams. As per the data available against the average rainfall of 25.4mm, Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a rainfall of […]
India’s security apparatus must remain adaptive to emerging threats: Rajnath
New Delhi: India’s security apparatus must remain adaptive to emerging threats such as cyber and hybrid warfare as well as “space-based espionage”, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. He said internal security is not just about managing conventional threats like terrorism, separatist movements, and left-wing extremism but it is also about preparing for unconventional […]
Ramadhan: Price of essentials skyrockets in Kashmir, people express concern
Srinagar: Amidst the holy month of Ramadhan, the people across Kashmir have voiced concerns over the skyrocketing prices of essential items, particularly fruits, vegetables, and other daily necessities. Locals from various districts including Srinagar, Ganderbal, Bandipora, Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian, Baramulla, and Kupwara expressed their concerns, stating, “Vegetables and fruits have become almost unaffordable for the […]
Govt tightens noose on illegal mining
Initiates stern action to curb the menace JAMMU: In a decisive move aimed at tackling the menace of illegal mining in the Union Territory, the Jammu and Kashmir government has attached Joint Director, Geology and Mining, Jammu, H L Langeh, with the Administrative Department, ceasing all powers vested in him with immediate effect, an official […]
Admin working for inclusive growth with sincerity, commitment: LG
Felicitates recipients of Maharaja Hari Singh Dogra Samman Award 2025 JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday reiterated that the Jammu and Kashmir Administration is working for inclusive growth with sincerity and commitment Felicitating the recipients of ‘Maharaja Hari Singh Dogra Samman Award 2025’, organised by Women Club Meri Pehchan at Jammu, LG Sinha said athat […]
Centre to help children, youth fight internet addiction to be set up at AIIMS Delhi
New Delhi: A first-of-its-kind centre in the country to help children and youth fight internet and technology addiction will be set up at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently approved the proposal to set up the Centre for Advanced Research on Addictive Behaviours (CAR-AB) […]
India should take lead in preserving glaciers: Sonam Wangchuk writes open letter to PM
New Delhi: Fresh from his tour to the US where he carried a piece of ice from a glacier in Ladakh to flag their fast melting, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that India should take a lead in addressing the issue. Drawing attention to the […]
All-party meet convened on Feb 27 for smooth budget session: Speaker
Reviews security, other measures Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday said he has convened an all-party meeting on February 27 to ensure a smooth budget session starting on March 3. He also countered PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti who had accused him of imposing “martial law” by warning the legislators against […]
Vehicle numbers in J&K doubled over eight years
Rose from 13 lakh in 2016 to 25 lakh in 2024 Srinagar: Over the past eight years, the number of vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir has doubled, resulting in increasingly congested and chaotic roads. According to recent data the region has seen a significant rise in both public and private transport. In 2016, there were […]