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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Editorial- Page 2

A silent killer

World Hypertension Day was observed across the globe on May 17. This year, the theme was `Controlling Hypertension Together: check your blood pressure regularly, defeat the silent killer’. Hypertension or high blood
May. 20, 2026

Census 2027 begins

Self-enumeration under Census 2027 began in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gujarat, and Puducherry on Sunday. It will be followed by housing listing and housing census field operations from June 1 to June 30. Self-enumeration is also currently underway in Uttar Pradesh. Houselisting
May. 19, 2026

Achan project

People’s voice has finally been heard. The Council of Ministers has approved the 800 TPD Integrated Solid Waste Management

Train to Kashmir

Train to Kashmir Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express Services has become a lifeline for people in the

Wake up!

Every year, World Water Day is observed on March 22. On this day, the world raises awareness about the looming water crisis. Every year, the UN’s coordination mechanism on water and sanitation
Mar. 24, 2026

LPG crisis

The Iran-Israel-US war has hit global energy supply chains. Several countries, including India, are facing disruptions in commercial LPG supply. India’s annual LPG consumption stands at around 31.3 million tonnes. Over 87
Mar. 13, 2026

Future is female

International Women’s Day was observed on March 8. This year’s theme was `Rights. Justice. Action For ALL Women and Girls’. This theme aligns with the 70th session of the Commission on the
Mar. 10, 2026

World Wildlife Day

  Every year, World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3. On December 20, 2013 United Nations General Assembly declared March 3 as World Wildlife Day to create awareness about wild fauna
Mar. 5, 2026

Champions!

A 67-year-old wait finally ended on Saturday when the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team won the Ranji Trophy. Paras Dogra-led team defeated eight-time champions Karnataka at Hubballi. Leading the charge was Kashmir’s
Mar. 3, 2026

Airport makeover

  The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the expansion of Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of Rs. 1,677 crore. It will mark a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure
Feb. 26, 2026

J&K’s Ranji moment

J&K’s Ranji moment Jammu and Kashmir cricket team has scripted history by reaching the final of the Ranji Trophy. It is after 67 years that the J&K team has achieved the feat. J&K
Feb. 20, 2026

Forest cover

A good piece of news that has brought smiles to sullen faces. Jammu and Kashmir’s forest cover has increased by 83.55 square kilometres between 2021 and 2023. According to the India State
Feb. 11, 2026

India-US trade deal

President Donald Trump announced an India-US trade deal that will reduce tariffs on Indian exports to 18 percent from 50 percent. US duties had reached 50 percent on Indian goods and services.
Feb. 4, 2026