Flash-floods and landslides have caused damage to property and livestock in several parts of Kashmir valley. While parts of Jammu division have been hit too, few villages in Ramban and Mandi Poonch…
Man-animal conflicts have always posed major challenges in Jammu and Kashmir and caused panic among residents. These conflicts often result in property damage, livestock depredation and even loss of human lives, underscoring…
Land sinking, or land subsidence, has emerged as another environmental challenge in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The recent incident in the Ramban district, where over 58 houses were completely…
During his recent Kashmir visit, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw made two important announcements. He said that a Vande Bharat Metro train will ply between Jammu and Srinagar once the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail…
Earlier this week, the Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) issued ‘directions’ to all of its member schools to cap any fee hike at a maximum of 10 per cent.…
The Jammu and Kashmir government has embarked on a massive anti-encroachment drive across the union territory. Over the past few decades, the successive governments had failed to take any serious action against…
The Economic Survey 2022-23 was tabled in the Parliament on Tuesday. The survey has summed up how India’s economy braved all odds in challenging times. The document projects a baseline GDP growth…
The global specialty crops market is expected to witness a CAGR of 3.7 per cent. From a valuation of US$ 1,382.3 billion in 2017, the market is projected to touch a valuation…
Srinagar, Dec 14: In a major push to promotion of research in the varsity, seven major meetings of the Board of Research Studies (BORS) have been held at the University of Kashmir…
Our girls have made us proud once again. The latest Periodic Labor Force Survey has revealed that the percentage of working women in Jammu and Kashmir has increased in the last three…
It is heartening to know that Khushalsar lake has been restored to its pristine glory. Jammu and Kashmir government and Nigeen Lake Conservation Organization (NLCO) deserve kudos for reviving the lake. Under…
Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, Baseer ul Haq Choudhary has become the latest victim of cybercriminals. Online fraudsters created Choudhary’s fake Facebook account and started demanding money and favors from the public. Last June, secretary…
The world is staring at another COVID wave, thanks to the new Omicron variant. World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared it a `variant of concern’ that is more transmissible and has a…