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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
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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
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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

Alarming Trend

Head and neck cancers (HNC) have emerged as a growing public health concern in Kashmir, with Srinagar and Anantnag districts reporting the highest number of cases. According to experts, this alarming trend
Nov. 26, 2024
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Pilgrim Plunge

Once a vibrant tradition with demand exceeding the allocated quotas by thousands, the Hajj pilgrimage now experiences a sharp decline in participation. For 2025, applications have dropped to 3,602 from over 35,000
Nov. 23, 2024

Connectivity & Development

The announcement of the direct train from Delhi to Kashmir, scheduled to begin service in January 2025, is a major development in India’s infrastructure development. The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project that
Nov. 21, 2024

Ecological Recovery

The Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) has reported to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the challenges in restoring the ecological balance of Tosamaidan meadow in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
Nov. 20, 2024

Collective Responsibility

A tragic road mishap at Tengpora bypass last week claimed the lives of two minors, while another accident at Lawaypora resulted in the death of a 15-year-old boy. Such cases are not
Nov. 19, 2024
crop cyber spy hacking system while typing on laptop
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Sensitive Transactions

The rapid adoption of digital technology in India has brought many conveniences, but it has also ushered in several cybersecurity challenges. In Ganderbal district, the Cyber Cell of the J&K Police has
Nov. 16, 2024

Habitat Conservation

The Himalayan brown bear, an endangered subspecies found in the mountainous regions of Kashmir, is reported to be under threat due to human activities, particularly in areas like Sonamarg. This once pristine
Nov. 14, 2024

Civilian Safety

The recent ‘Zabarwan gunfight’ incident, in which two trekkers were inadvertently caught in an encounter between security forces and militants, has pointed to the complexities of civilian safety. The quick response and
Nov. 13, 2024
Migratory birds fly over wetland Hokersar, 16 kms north of Srinagar November 19, 2013.

Saving Wetlands

The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has written to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah seeking an inquiry into the alleged ‘mismanagement’ of Kashmir’s wetlands. While these wetlands, like Hokersar, Haigham, Shallabugh and Mirgund, are
Nov. 12, 2024

Eco Birding

Jammu and Kashmir has long been a paradise for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts. Recently, a rare sighting of the Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) at Wular Lake has delighted ornithologists and conservationists.
Nov. 9, 2024
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