Sunday, July 20, 2025

Editorial - Page 2

Digital Expansion

India’s e-commerce sector is undergoing a period of strong momentum, shaped by deeper internet access, growing smartphone usage, and a steady shift toward digital payments. As online retail continues to gain traction
Jul. 16, 2025

Kashmir Calling

In the aftermath of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, Kashmir Valley’s tourism sector had taken a severe hit. Now, tourists have started returning to the Valley. Both the Centre and the J&K Government are making efforts to revive Kashmir tourism.
Jul. 15, 2025

Energy Independence

Adopting solar lighting systems in offices and government buildings is a practical and forward-thinking approach that

Devotion Triumphs

In the wake of the brutal April 22 terror attack at Pahalgam in South Kashmir, the

Global Melt

In Jammu and Kashmir, glaciers are vanishing at a disturbing rate. What once appeared to be enduring ice formations in the Himalayas are now visibly retreating, year after year. Scientists estimate that
Jun. 30, 2025

Addiction Trends

Recent observations from health professionals and community workers point to a shifting pattern in drug abuse that presents new challenges in the Kashmir Valley. The focus has moved beyond the known dangers
Jun. 28, 2025

Cultural Reconnect

The premiere of Harmukh, the first-ever Kashmiri-Kannada feature film, at INOX Srinagar has come as good news for film lovers in the Valley. From the 1960s to the late 1980s, some of
Jun. 27, 2025

Connectivity Boost

The Government of India has cleared a fresh set of infrastructure projects aimed at improving road connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir. Among the 19 newly sanctioned works are the long-awaited tunnels through
Jun. 25, 2025

Work Safe

A daily-wage worker associated with the Power Development Department (PDD) lost his life recently after falling from an electric pole in the Imoh Achabal area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. He was
Jun. 24, 2025

Joint Resolve

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in Srinagar to discuss ways to strengthen Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector. The meeting focused on improving infrastructure, promoting heritage and
Jun. 21, 2025

Skilling Mission

Jammu and Kashmir’s Holistic Skill Development Plan (HSDP) has been launched with an aim to reshape the UT’s workforce and employment landscape through an integrated and inclusive strategy. The plan sets out
Jun. 19, 2025

Virus Watch

While COVID-19 remains largely contained in Jammu and Kashmir, the health department has confirmed a recent rise to 15 active infections out of 18 recorded since January. Officials described the COVID-19 curve
Jun. 18, 2025

Hope Returns

In the aftermath of the tragic terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam on April 22, several popular tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir were temporarily closed as part of heightened security protocols.
Jun. 17, 2025

Proactive Protection

As temperatures surge across Jammu and Kashmir, the union territory faces an increasingly grave danger of forest fires. In response to this growing risk, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has chaired a high-level
Jun. 14, 2025