Centre proposes changes in Drug Rules
New rules to align blood product testing with global standards New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has proposed to amend the Drugs Rules, 1945, to align regulatory requirements for testing blood products with internationally accepted pharmacopoeial standards and remove testing requirements not warranted under global best practices. It has issued a draft gazette notification, […]
Government Plans Major Push for Border Tourism in Kashmir
Officials say initiative will showcase unexplored landscapes, culture, and history while boosting local livelihoods Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: In a move aimed at diversifying Kashmir’s tourism landscape and bringing remote areas into the mainstream travel map, the government is actively exploring ways to promote border tourism across several scenic locations close to the Line of […]
When Tulips Bloom, Their Hands Speak
From winter’s silence to spring’s colours, gardeners quietly craft Kashmir’s grand tulip spectacle Tulip garden likely to open after March 20 Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: As Kashmir slowly emerges from the grip of winter, the first signs of spring are quietly taking shape on the terraced slopes of the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in […]
Parched Valley: Is Kashmir Heading Towards Water Crisis?
Jhelum flows at historic lows amid alarming rainfall deficit and scant snow Concerns rising over drinking water and irrigation in the Valley Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Kashmir may be staring at the possibility of a looming water crisis as the Valley’s lifeline—the River Jhelum—continues to flow at historically low levels following a prolonged dry spell, […]
Over 140 flights cancelled at four airports amid Middle East conflict
Mumbai: More than 140 international flights were cancelled at Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata airports on Friday as the Middle East crisis continued to impact flight operations. Airlines have partially started operations, and some of them are operating limited services to and from some destinations in the Middle East. Officials said at least 142 flights […]
J&K’s Ranji Trophy win reflects impact of sustained investment in the region: Jay Shah
New Delhi: ICC chairman Jay Shah on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir’s recent triumph in the Ranji Trophy reflected the impact of “sustained investment” in developing cricketing infrastructure in the Himalayan region. Jammu and Kashmir bagged their maiden Ranji Trophy title, holding eight-time champions Karnataka to a draw in which the former gained a 291-run […]
Middle East Conflict: Rupee slumps to all-time low of 92.05 against US dollar on surging crude prices
Mumbai: The rupee slumped 56 paise to close at an all-time low of 92.05 against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by spiking crude oil prices in the wake of the Iran crisis. Forex traders said the dollar index crossed 98 levels on the risk-off situation prevailing all around the globe amid the US-Iran […]
From Himalayas to the Coast: Jammu Railways Scripts History with First-Ever Zoo Animal Train Transfer
Leopard cats and black bears embark on 2,800-km rail journey to MGR Chennai; 54-hour trip sets new benchmark in wildlife transport Jammu: In a landmark move that blends logistics with wildlife care, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway has successfully transported rare zoo animals by train for the first time in its history, marking […]
Curbing non-CO2 pollutants key to tackling rising temperatures: Climate Researcher
New Delhi: Slashing non-carbon dioxide (CO2) pollutants, particularly short-lived climate pollutants, such as methane, could put the emergency brake on rising temperatures, avoiding between 0.4 degrees Celsius and 0.6 degrees Celsius of warming by 2050, said Dr Durwood Zaelke, co-founder of the Washington-based Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development. For comparison, if the world successfully […]
Winter Rewritten: Kashmir Records Warmest February in History
Average maximum temperatures shatter decades-old records across plains and hills, signalling a striking climate shift Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Kashmir has witnessed a historic climate event, recording its warmest February ever since meteorological observations began in the Valley. From the plains to the higher reaches, every major weather station registered its highest average maximum temperature […]