Vanishing Mirrors: Kashmir’s Wetlands Slip Into Silence
Experts warn of rapid ecological decline as encroachment, climate stress intensify Officials stress urgent conservation to save biodiversity, livelihoods, and flood buffers Our Special Correspondent Srinagar9: At the break of dawn, when the first light gently touches the waters of Hokersar Wetland, a haunting quiet now lingers where thousands of migratory birds once filled the […]
Silent Killings in the Marshes as Poaching Persists Despite Ban
Wetlands of Kashmir remain under threat as illegal hunting continues Officials warn of strict action, call for collective vigilance Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: As dawn breaks over Kashmir’s serene wetlands, the still waters and rustling reeds often conceal a disturbing reality. Despite a longstanding ban on hunting, poaching continues to cast a shadow over these […]
West Asia conflict: Over 10,000 international flights by Indian carriers cancelled since war began
New Delhi: Indian carriers have cancelled over 10,000 flights since the onset of the West Asia conflict, as escalating tensions and airspace restrictions disrupted international operations, a senior government official said. The widespread closures of key transit corridors forced airlines to suspend or reroute services, particularly on long-haul routes to Europe and North America. “On […]
Silent Siege: Porcupines Put Kashmir’s Saffron at Risk
Relentless burrowers threaten a centuries-old crop, leaving farmers to battle an unseen force Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: In the saffron fields of Pampore, where autumn once painted the land in soft shades of purple, a quiet unease now lingers. By day, the fields appear calm, stretching gently across the plateau, carrying the weight of generations […]
Sawalkote Hydropower Project: Ramban to Bear Brunt as Govt Defends Access Plan
Udhampur hosts key infrastructure but gets limited submergence share; alternate road proposal deemed unviable Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has offered a detailed clarification on the distribution of impact, infrastructure and connectivity related to the ambitious 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project, stating that while the project is spread across three […]
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, […]