Editorial - Page 7

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April 23, 2024

Shrinking Glaciers

Climate change poses a major threat to the delicate ecological balance of regions worldwide, and the recent findings regarding the shrinking glaciers in the Pir Panjal range of Jammu and Kashmir are…
April 20, 2024

Educating Adults

As part of efforts to enhance education and infrastructure in the union territory, the Jammu and Kashmir government is aiming to educate 3.5 lakh adults through New India Literacy Programme in 2024-25.…
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April 18, 2024

Game Changer

High-density plantation has emerged as a game-changer in the realm of fruit cultivation, particularly in regions like Kashmir, renowned for its apple orchards. This modern agricultural practice offers a plethora of benefits,…
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Unique Attraction

During the past couple of days, the tourist spots of Srinagar city witnessed a spectacular display of freestyle football, courtesy of two world-renowned champions, Aguska from Poland and Patrick Baurer from Germany.…
December 20, 2023
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Safety First

In an unfortunate incident, two young carpenters lost their lives as they were building the roof of a house in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Sunday. The duo was working on the…
December 19, 2023

Water Transport

Several attempts have been made in the past to revive and sustain a water-based transport system in Srinagar city. However, these plans have not met with much success. In 2012, water taxi…
December 16, 2023
Bakarwal tribal families with their belongings migrate for the summer from the Jammu plains to the hills of Doda district, 200 km from Jammu, in Jammu and Kashmir, on May 8, 2009. The tribe inhabits the Himalayas and the Pir-Panjal ranges and take their sheep high into the mountains, above the tree-line to graze in meadows, during the summer months. AFP PHOTO/STR / AFP PHOTO / STR

Delicate Equilibrium

The International Mountain Day was celebrated under the theme of ‘Restoring Mountain Ecosystems’ this year. Alongside the rest of the world, functions were held in Kashmir valley on Monday to commemorate the…
December 12, 2023

Intensified Crackdown

The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has ramped up its drive against illegal power usage across the valley. The intensified crackdown aims to curtail the prevalent issue of power thefts and…
December 9, 2023

Superior Experience

As part of efforts towards improving the infrastructure at key tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo conducted an exhaustive review of the Public Works Department (PWD) and various…
December 7, 2023
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