Five Kashmir glacial lakes identified to have ‘very high’ flood risk: CM
Jammu: At least five glacial lakes in the Kashmir Himalaya have “very high susceptibility” to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), even though they are not immediately unstable, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday. Speaking in the assembly, Abdullah said a preliminary geospatial analysis was conducted to map downstream exposure of glacial lakes, identifying habitations […]
Vande Mataram is our identity, strength and vow: Lt Guv
Asks every citizen in JK to dedicates himself for building a developed India JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that ‘Vande Mataram’ is our identity, strength, and vow. “It is not just verses but a profound experience woven into our civilization’s fabric. ‘Vande Mataram singing and related events revives memories of immortal […]
Private members’ bills not opposed routinely: CM
Says the bills are assessed on merit Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the government does not oppose any private members’ bills without due consideration, emphasising that all proposals are examined in detail before a view is taken. Opposing a private member’s bill tabled by Congress legislator Nizam-ud-Din Bhat in the Assembly […]
Kashmir’s Vanishing Waters Get Lifeline
Rs 155 Cr Plan to Revive 1,810 Wetlands GIS mapping, Ramsar push & Wular restoration headline a sweeping mission to restore J&K’s fragile aquatic ecosystems Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: In a sweeping environmental initiative, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has laid out a comprehensive roadmap to safeguard and revive the Union Territory’s vast network of […]
PM should leverage his ties with world leaders to de-escalate war in West Asia: Omar
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said India can play a meaningful role in de-escalation in West Asia, given Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong relations with the warring countries and their neighbours. He said Pakistan was leveraging ties with Iran and the United States, and that any effort towards ending the war should be […]
Assembly rejects BJP MLA’s bill on temple protection
Dy CM cites existing safeguards Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday rejected by voice vote a private member’s bill by a BJP MLA for the protection and restoration of temples, including those encroached during militancy, in Jammu and Kashmir, with Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary citing existing safeguards. Choudhary said Jammu and Kashmir’s […]
Rain, snowfall continue to lash Kashmir for second day: MeT
North India witnesses light rain due to western disturbance Srinagar/ New Delhi: Rains in plains and snowfall in higher reaches continued in Kashmir for the second day on Monday as the fresh spell of precipitation has brought down the rainfall deficit by nearly five per cent, officials said here. Light to moderate rains lashed […]