Sema’s inspirational journey: From J&K battlefield to Paralympics bronze
Paris: On a quiet October day in 2002, a young soldier’s dreams were shattered in a heartbeat in the volatile terrain of Jammu and Kashmir’s Chowkibal. An unexpected explosion ended the ambition of Havildar Hokato Hotozhe Sema to join the Special Forces. That landmine blast during an anti-terrorist operation claimed his left leg below the […]
Union health ministry approves new treatment for multi-drug resistant TB
New Delhi: The Union health ministry has approved the introduction of the BPaLM regimen, a novel treatment for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) under its National TB Elimination Program (NTEP) as a highly effective and shorter treatment option. This regimen includes a new anti-TB drug namely Pretomanid in combination with Bedaquiline and Linezolid (with or without […]
‘Kashmir Marathon’: CS reviews preparations, discusses route map and promotional strategies
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Thursday chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the preparedness for the inaugural edition of Kashmir Marathon. The meeting discussed the route map, promotional strategies, registrations with a particular focus on sponsorship. While chairing the meeting, Atal Dulloo impressed upon the officers that all the arrangements should […]
India provided more climate finance in 2022 than many rich nations: Report
New Delhi: India contributed USD 1.28 billion in climate finance through multilateral development banks (MDBs) in 2022, surpassing the contributions of many developed countries, according to a new analysis. The analysis, conducted by the UK-based think tank ODI and the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance, comes amid a renewed push by some developed countries to broaden […]
Loses due to hailstorm: Fruit growers reiterate demand for crop insurance scheme
Srinagar: Fruit growers in south Kashmir’s Kulgam and Shopian districts have appealed to the administration for compensation after a hailstorm caused extensive damage to their crops on Monday evening. The destruction has once again prompted calls for the government to implement a crop insurance scheme. The heavy hailstorm devastated the harvest-ready apple crops in dozens […]
Accelerate safety measures to reduce road traffic deaths: WHO
New Delhi: The World Health Organization on Monday called on countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region to accelerate measures to reduce road traffic deaths, a leading cause of mortality among young people aged 15-29. “Vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists and two or three-wheelers constitute 66 per cent of all reported road traffic deaths […]
As situation limps back to normal in Bangladesh Kashmir’s fruit growers resumes apple exports
Srinagar: With the political situation in Bangladesh showing signs of stabilisation, Kashmir’s fruit industry has cautiously resumed its apple exports to the country, particularly the American Apple variety. The development comes after weeks of uncertainty when unrest in Bangladesh had severely impacted trade, leading to concerns among Kashmiri fruit growers and dealers. Shahid Choudhary, a […]
Crorepati candidates dominate first phase of J&K assembly polls
Srinagar: As the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections approaches, financial disclosures reveal that more than 15 candidates from major political parties are crorepatis, and their spouses also possess significant wealth, particularly in gold. The luxurious lifestyles of these candidates and their families have become a talking point in the region. Ghulam […]
India saw 19.3% drop in particulate pollution in 2022, adding one year to life expectancy: Report
New Delhi: India recorded a significant drop of 19.3 per cent in particulate pollution in 2022 compared to 2021, the second-highest reduction in the world after Bangladesh, adding an average of one year to the life expectancy of every citizen, according to a new report. The annual report, “Air Quality Life Index” 2024, by the […]
Two climbers from Kashmir scale Basmai peak for the first time ever
Srinagar: Two climbers from Kashmir Inayat ullah Bhat and Laway Mudasir scaled the virgin Basmai peak and introduced first ever line of ascent to the peak. Basmai peak lies in the periphery, catchment area bordering Lidder and Sind valley. “Our successful ascent of Basmai Peak is a remarkable achievement, especially given its past history of […]