Friday, November 14, 2025

Editorial - Page 16

By-poll

The by-poll in the two constituencies concluded peacefully on Tuesday. The fate of 27 candidates in Budgam and Nagrota has been sealed. Budgam Assembly segment recorded a turnout of 50.01 percent, while 74.82
Nov. 13, 2025

Pashmina challenges

   Jammu and Kashmir government organized a three-day Pashmina Fest at the temple town of Katra. Sponsored by the Union Ministry of Textiles under the National Handicraft Development Programme (NHDP), this event is the third in a series after the successful launch
Nov. 12, 2025

Save saffron

Panic has gripped saffron farmers as production has fallen by 10 percent this year so far.

Darbar reopens

Darbar Move reopened in Jammu after four years. It marks the formal opening of offices in

NEET UG 2025 scheduled for May 4: NTA

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on February 7 announced the exam date for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 exams. According to the NTA NEET UG 2025 exam
Feb. 7, 2025

Nature’s Fury

The year 2024 saw several instances of devastating consequences of hydro-meteorological disasters, a term encompassing natural calamities triggered by water and weather phenomena such as floods, landslides, cloudbursts, or extreme snow or
Feb. 6, 2025

Cancer Uptick

The steady rise in cancer cases in Jammu and Kashmir has become a disturbing public health concern, with annual registrations climbing from 12,396 in 2019 to over 13,000 by 2024. This upward
Feb. 5, 2025

Common Future

The preservation of wetlands stands as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Since the 1700s, nearly 90% of the world’s wetlands have been lost, with their disappearance occurring
Feb. 4, 2025

Maximum Outreach

The increase in the influx of tourists to Jammu and Kashmir during the past few years presents both opportunities and challenges for the union territory. The total tourist footfall in 2024 in
Feb. 1, 2025

Pahalgam Upgrade

Efforts are underway to complete the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the construction of a state-of-the-art gondola service at the popular South Kashmir tourist resort, Pahalgam. This project aims to enhance the
Jan. 30, 2025

Textbook Delays

Almost two months of the winter vacation have ended, but the distribution of free textbooks in government-run schools has still not been completed. On top of that, a few JKBOSE textbooks are
Jan. 29, 2025

Valley Link

The first trial run of the Vande Bharat Express from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Railway Station, Katra, to Budgam has finally been completed. This is good news for both locals and tourists,
Jan. 28, 2025

Wildfire Alert

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a ‘very high forest fire risk’ alert for forested regions in Jammu & Kashmir. This advisory underscores the potential dangers posed by the combination
Jan. 25, 2025

Affordable Housing

The Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana is a flagship program of the Central Government in its mission to provide affordable housing for all. It is addressed to the rural poor under which
Jan. 23, 2025
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