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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Editorial- Page 24

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

Commercialisation of Education

The issue of private schools prescribing textbooks against the norms set by the School Education Department has sparked widespread concern among parents and the general public. In response to the controversy, Dr
Jan. 7, 2025

Preventing Quackery

The menace of quackery, where unqualified individuals present themselves as medical professionals, is a pressing issue that endangers public health and undermines trust in the healthcare system. This unethical practice has gained
Jan. 4, 2025

Craft Boom

The year 2024 has concluded on a positive note for the Kashmir valley’s handicrafts sector. The total export value of Kashmiri crafts from 2020 to 2024 reached an impressive Rs 3,477.31 crore.
Jan. 1, 2025

Snowfall Miscalculation

The Kashmir Valley was taken by surprise on Friday–Saturday last when heavy snowfall blanketed the region. The unexpected snowfall far exceeded the forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). While light
Dec. 31, 2024

Tourism Triumph

In 2024, Jammu and Kashmir experienced an unprecedented boom in its tourism sector, with over three million domestic and international tourists visiting the union territory. Officials attribute this growth to a multi-faceted
Dec. 28, 2024

Drug Bust

The Srinagar Police registered 94 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, leading to the arrest of 156 individuals involved in the illegal trade of narcotics in 2024 so
Dec. 26, 2024

Strict Compliance

The severe cold wave in Kashmir has created immense hardships for residents, particularly due to disruptions in power supply. In response, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for strict compliance with the
Dec. 25, 2024
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Frost Warning

There seems to be no respite in sight from the ongoing intense cold wave in the Kashmir valley. The cold wave accompanied by a prolonged dry spell is taking a toll on
Dec. 24, 2024

Troubling Trend

The tragic death of a two-year-old child in Shirhama village, Handwara, on December 5 is yet another reminder of the escalating human-wildlife conflict in Kashmir. This incident, which was the 15th fatality
Dec. 21, 2024

Smart Enforcement

The implementation of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) in Srinagar is a new step in modernizing traffic enforcement and improving road safety. From now onwards, e-challans will be issued to traffic
Dec. 19, 2024
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