‘Pet Love’ at its peak in Kashmir
By: Sualiha Zubair Srinagar: In the serene landscapes of Kashmir, an unexpected trend has been taking place. Over the past few years, pets, particularly cats have become an integral part of Kashmiri households. Historically, Kashmiris have always kept animals, not just as companions but for practical reasons. Cows, goats, and sheep were indispensable to agrarian […]
‘One Nation, One Election’ critical discussion for India’s democratic process: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the ongoing debate on the “One Nation, One Election” proposal is critical for India’s democratic process and urged youngsters to actively engage in and promote the discussions. Addressing a National Cadet Corps (NCC) rally here, Modi urged youngsters, including NCC cadets and NSS volunteers, to actively […]
Kashmir valley reels under cold conditions
Srinagar shivers at minus 3.3 degrees Srinagar: The minimum temperature dropped in Kashmir on Friday as cold conditions tightened their grip on the valley, with the Meteorological Department predicting mostly dry weather until the end of the month, officials said. The minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 3.3 degrees Celsius on Thursday night, down […]
Against the Odds: Young Kashmiri Musician’s journey from Gurez to Glory
By: Sualiha Zubair, Maleeha Sofi Srinagar: In the serene Gurez Valley of Kashmir, the journey of 23-year-old ZieaUlAalam serves as a testament to the saying, “hard work pays off.” Coming from a family steeped in musical tradition, with both his grandfather and father as musicians, Ziea’s path has not been without challenges. Despite facing setbacks, […]
Chinar Conservation: Govt digitally tracks, geotags28,000 trees in four years
Srinagar: As part of a move towards the conservation of its iconic Chinar trees, Jammu and Kashmir govthas embarked on a unique initiative that combines modern technology with traditional conservation efforts. The Jammu & Kashmir Forest Research Institute (JKFRI) and the Jammu & Kashmir Forest Department have successfully geotagged over 28,000 Chinar trees across the […]
Waqf panel finishes consultation exercise
To meet for considering clauses of Bill New Delhi: The parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill will hold clause-by-clause consideration of the proposed law on January 24 and 25, setting in the process for finalising its report that is expected to be tabled during Parliament’s Budget Session. This means that the Joint Committee of […]
Young Engineer develops life-saving ‘suffocation alert’ technology
By: SualihaZubair Srinagar: Zahid Bashir, a young engineer from Anantnag in south Kashmir, has developed an innovative automatic alert system designed to prevent suffocation caused by toxic gases in enclosed spaces. This life-saving invention was inspired by a recent tragedy in which five family members in the Pandrethan area of Srinagar lost their lives due […]
Eastern Ladakh Row- No contradiction in position: MEA on Army Chief’s ‘standoff’ remarks
New Delhi: There is no contradiction of position on the situation along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) asserted on Friday, days after Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said a “degree” of standoff exists between Indian and Chinese militaries in the region. “We do not see any […]
Congress moves SC to oppose pleas against 1991 places of worship law
New Delhi: The Congress has filed an intervention application in the Supreme Court to oppose the pleas challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, saying they are “motivated and malicious attempt to undermine established principles of secularism”. In the application, filed through Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, the party defended the law as […]
Vision-2047: India targets 100-pc severe weather detection, zero deaths
New Delhi: India aims to achieve 100-per cent detection of all types of severe weather at the village and household levels by 2047 and reduce the loss of life from such events to zero, according to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Vision-2047 document released by Prime Minister NarendraModi on Tuesday. According to the document, released […]