Kashmir’s Timeless Crafts on the Brink
Papier-Mâché, Sozni and Carpet Weaving Fade as Artisans Struggle to Stay Afloat (MAIN HEADING) Falling demand, machine-made imitations & shrinking incomes push centuries-old heritage towards quiet extinction Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Kashmir’s centuries-old handicraft traditions—once the pride of its cultural and economic identity—are facing an unprecedented decline, with artisans warning that the famed arts of […]
Enrollment Push Gains Momentum, But Upgrade Freeze Raises Concerns in J&K Schools
From door-to-door drives to free education incentives, Govt steps up outreach—yet no immediate plan for school upgradation leaves border areas waiting Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Amid growing concerns over declining student enrolment, the Jammu and Kashmir government has rolled out a series of targeted interventions aimed at bringing children back to classrooms and ensuring universal […]
110 Industrial Estates, Thousands of Units: J&K’s Industrial Push Gains Ground Amid Revival Drive
From Pulwama’s expanding hubs to MSME revival schemes, government banks on transparency, incentives and infrastructure to fuel industrial growth Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s industrial landscape is witnessing a significant transformation, with the government laying out an expansive roadmap that combines infrastructure expansion, policy-driven transparency and targeted revival of struggling units. In a […]
East, central and northwest India to witness more heatwave days than usual: IMD
New Delhi: Above-normal heatwave days are likely over some parts of east, central and northwest India and the southeast Peninsula between April and June even as above-normal rainfall is expected in April, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast on Tuesday. Between April and June, maximum temperatures are expected to be normal […]
WTO fails to reach consensus on key e-commerce moratorium, reforms
New Delhi: The WTO ministerial conference in Yaounde, which concluded on Monday, failed to reach any agreement on key issues, including the extension of the moratorium on e-commerce and reforms of the global trade body. The 14th ministerial conference (MC), which concluded in the early hours on March 30 in the capital city of Cameroon, […]
844 Kanals Restored Since November: J&K Steps Up Push to Return Migrant Lands
Robust legal framework, tech-driven monitoring, and welfare schemes aim to ensure dignity and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandit families Srinagar: In a significant stride towards justice and rehabilitation, the Jammu and Kashmir government has accelerated efforts to restore land belonging to Kashmiri migrant families, with 844 kanals and 4 marlas retrieved since November 2024 as […]
Smart City Push Falls Short: Srinagar’s Public Washroom Rollout Sees Gaps Amid Broader Urban Challenges
Only 15 of 25 planned facilities functional; drainage bottlenecks, waste management strides & stray dog control efforts paint a mixed picture of city governance Srinagar: Srinagar’s transformation under the Smart City Mission reflects a story of progress interspersed with persistent urban challenges, as the government revealed that only 15 out of 25 public washrooms […]
Golden Fields of Pulwama, south Kashmir District Leads J&K’s Yellow Revolution
From mustard blooms to oilseed prosperity, Pulwama emerges as the torchbearer of agricultural transformation in the Valley Sanah Wani Pulwama: Bathed in a sea of golden mustard flowers, the fields of Pulwama have become a striking symbol of Jammu and Kashmir’s growing “Yellow Revolution,” with the south Kashmir district emerging as a frontrunner in oilseed […]
Rumours of fuel shortage amid West Asia tensions trigger panic buying in Kashmir
Long queues at petrol pumps; Div Com Anshul Garg assures adequate supplies, urges public to remain calm Srinagar: Panic buying gripped parts of Kashmir on Wednesday after rumours of a possible fuel shortage—linked to the ongoing tensions in West Asia, particularly involving Iran—sparked anxiety among residents, leading to long queues at petrol pumps across […]
Doodhpathri Throws Open Its Meadows to Tourists
Reopening follows LG’s push to revive destinations shut after Pahalgam attack Visitors, stakeholders welcome renewed access Srinagar: After months of winter silence and a prolonged spell of restricted access, the lush meadows of Dodhpathri have once again been opened to tourists, marking a renewed push to revive Kashmir’s tourism sector ahead of the spring […]