Icy cold freezes Dal Lake fringes, Sonmarg records minus 9.8 degrees Celsius
New Delhi/Srinagar: The winter chill deepened on Thursday across northern states, as fringes of Dal Lake and several other water bodies froze in Jammu and Kashmir, and mercury plunged further in the national capital and Uttar Pradesh. Icy cold wave conditions continued in most parts of Himachal Pradesh as well, with sub-zero temperatures in 13 […]
Dry Skies, Falling Water Tables
How Rain and Snow Deficit Is Draining Kashmir’s Groundwater Repeated precipitation shortfalls disrupt recharge cycle, springs dry up and aquifers slip into long-term stress Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Kashmir’s groundwater reserves are steadily declining as persistent deficits in rainfall and snowfall disrupt the Valley’s natural recharge system, pushing aquifers under mounting stress and raising concerns […]
CM launches JK e-Pathshala tele education channel
Terms JK e-Pathshala a major digital initiative for students to improve learning outcomes JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday launched JK e-Pathshala – Direct to Home Channel-53, a dedicated educational television channel aimed at supporting school education, particularly for students in far-flung and remote areas of Jammu and Kashmir, marking a major technological intervention […]
CS calls for stronger credit linkages, women-led rural enterprises
Chairs 9th Executive Council meeting of JKRLM JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Thursday chaired the 9th Executive Council Meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) to undertake a comprehensive review of its performance under the UMEED (National Rural Livelihood Mission – NRLM) framework and to chart out a roadmap for strengthening rural […]
Op Sindoor reinforced message that people must contribute to nation-building: IAF Chief
New Delhi: Chief of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, on Thursday praised NCC cadets for their contribution during Operation Sindoor, and said the military action reinforced the message that life is not just about earning money or personal pursuits, but also doing something for the country. Addressing cadets at the […]
Youth share great responsibility towards society and nation: Lt Guv
Flags of a contingent of youth to participate in 29th National Youth Festival-Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday urged the youth to fulfil their responsibility towards the society and the nation. “Your greatest responsibility is towards society and the nation. True progress is about creating opportunities for others to […]
First phase of Census 2027 to take place between Apr-Sep: MHA
New Delhi: The first phase of Census 2027– houselisting operations– will take place between April 1 and September 30 this year in all states and Union territories over a 30-day period specified by each state and UT, a government notification said on Wednesday. There will also be an option for self-enumeration to be conducted in […]
CM Omar directs intensification of water quality testing
Calls for examination of industrial reforms Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday directed the intensification of water quality testing under the Jal Jeevan Mission and examination of reforms under the Industrial Policy to enhance local employment opportunities. He also inaugurated key projects spanning rural enterprise, agriculture and allied sectors, expected to generate employment and […]