Renovation of ghats along Jhelum River in Srinagar undertaken
Srinagar: Authorities in Srinagar have taken up an ambitious project to renovate about 40 ghats’ as part of the Jhelum riverfront development project to restore them to their old glory. As part of the project, under the aegis of the Srinagar Smart City Project, 20 ghats on the Jhelum River here have been restored so […]
Seeking high returns: Growers replace traditional orchards with high density apple
Srinagar: After witnessing losses in the last few years due to multiple reasons, high density apple farming is bringing back smile on the faces of fruit growers as it is fetching handsome amounts in markets. Growers said that new varieties of apple were introduced in Kashmir after 2015 and the best thing about them is […]
Long Covid’s muscle fatigue linked to depletion of ACE2 receptors: Study
New Delhi: Muscular fatigue in long Covid patients has been linked to depletion of ACE2 receptors, which act as doorways for SARS-CoV-2 to infect cells and cause COVID-19, according to new research. Curtailing ACE2 receptor levels in fruit flies was enough to induce fatigue and diminished mobility, in the absence of the Covid-causing virus, scientists […]
Trained scent dogs may more effectively detect Covid than RT-PCR tests: Study
New Delhi: Trained scent dogs exhibit a remarkable ability to detect COVID-19 infections with higher accuracy and efficiency compared to conventional RT-PCR tests, according to a review of studies. This innovative approach not only promises quicker results but also holds the potential to substantially reduce diagnostic costs, the researchers said A growing number of studies […]
CS declares entire 6650 villages of UT as ‘ODF+ Model’ category Panchayats
Virtually tours different Panchayats, takes feedback from PRI members
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Monday declared all the 6650 villages in 285 blocks of the UT as ‘ODF+ Model’ category villages free from open defecation and having proper waste disposal mechanism. Those who were present on the occasion included Commissioner Secretary, RDD; Secretary in RDD; District Development Council, Chairpersons; Deputy Commissioners; Director, […]
Desist from geoengineering to prevent melting of Antarctic ice sheet: Scientists
New Delhi: Artificially “dimming the sun” alone will not prevent Antarctic ice sheets from melting, scientists say. The artificial influence, which is laden with high risks and unforeseeable side effects, could prove to be an “effective tool” to slow or even prevent West Antarctic ice sheet collapse if deployed by mid-century “in a medium emissions […]
Visually impaired girl student from Pulwama teaches computers
Lethpora (Pulwama): A visually impaired girl from south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is teaching people how to use mobile phones, computers and laptops after learning it herself from social media and using talking software. Tehzeeba Hilal, a class 12th student at a school in Awantipora area of Pulwama district, claims that she has trained 88 persons […]
Tricolour hoisted atop iconic Ghanta Ghar in Srinagar
Srinagar: A Tricolour was hoisted on the newly-renovated iconic Ghanta Ghar’ here on Thursday, as the city is preparing for the Independence Day celebrations, officials said. The famous clock tower in the heart of the city was renovated recently under the Srinagar Smart City Project. The ‘Tiranga’ was hoisted atop the clock tower on Thursday […]
El Nino, La Nina impact on monsoon strongest in north, least in central India: Study
New Delhi: The impact of ENSO on monsoon rain over north India has become “exceptionally strong” in recent decades while it has weakened for the central region, where agriculture and livelihoods are heavily dependent on seasonal precipitation, a new study says. ENSO, or El Nino-Southern Oscillation, is a climate pattern in the tropical Pacific Ocean […]
Road connecting Shopian village gets macadamized for the first time ever
Shopian: For the first time ever a road connecting Badimarg village in Imamsahib Tehsil of South Kashmir’s Shopian district was macadamised by the authorities, thus putting an end to the decades-long miseries and sufferings of the people. The residents of Badimarg village were very excited after seeing the vital road macadamized for the first time […]
