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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Editorial- Page 21

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

Bloom Time

As the winter chill begins to wane, Kashmir Valley is preparing to welcome the arrival of spring. The season of spring usually witnesses an increase in tourist footfall from all over the
Feb. 27, 2025

Weight Watch

As part of a nation-wide campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has nominated 10 individuals, including Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, to spearhead efforts to combat obesity and promote reduced consumption
Feb. 26, 2025

Costly Flights

The problem of exorbitant airfares has resurfaced yet again in the Kashmir Valley. Ahead of the spring tourism season and the reopening of schools, travellers booking flights from Delhi to Srinagar currently
Feb. 25, 2025

Counterfeit Crackdown

The Kashmiri handicraft sector has long grappled with challenges posed by dishonest trade practices. When machine-made imitations or substandard goods are falsely marketed as traditional handmade crafts, they dilute the uniqueness of
Feb. 22, 2025

Faith Exploited

The prevalence of individuals masquerading as religious figures and faith healers has become an alarming issue in the Kashmir Valley. In the recent past, numerous cases have surfaced, exposing the exploitation and
Feb. 20, 2025

New Insights

The Kashmir Hangul faces an uncertain future, with fewer than 400 animals remaining in the wild. Recent research conducted in Dachigam National Park—the species’ final stronghold—has unveiled new insights into its reproductive
Feb. 19, 2025

EV Divide

Electric vehicle adoption in India has seen a sharp rise since 2020, with sales crossing 2 million units in 2024 and market penetration nearing 8%. Projections suggest electric vehicles could represent over
Feb. 18, 2025

Justice Access

The introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam in India’s criminal justice system signals a departure from colonial-era legal frameworks. While these laws aim to
Feb. 15, 2025

Digital Destiny

Amidst India’s technological advancement, digital connectivity emerges as a silent yet profound force that impacts society, economy and governance. Digital India aims to make technology a part of everyday life. It seeks
Feb. 13, 2025

Flare Up

Fire incidents have yet again witnessed an increase in the Kashmir Valley. On Monday, seven residential houses were gutted in separate incidents in Srinagar’s Noorbagh and Chanpora areas, compounding the trauma caused
Feb. 12, 2025
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