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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Editorial- Page 5

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

Farmers SOS

  Fear has gripped Kashmiri farmers after the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement reportedly proposed to reduce the import tax on foreign apples. Under the agreement, New Zealand will receive limited preferential access to
Dec. 25, 2025

Eggs are safe

A sigh of relief after a vicious social media campaign. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has dismissed cancer claims surrounding eggs. FSSAI urged people to ignore viral panic and keep
Dec. 23, 2025

Waiting for snowfall

Two back-to-back Western Disturbances are likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir between Saturday and Tuesday. IMD has forecast a wet spell from December 20. December 21 may witness fairly widespread rainfall in
Dec. 21, 2025

OTT windfall

Kashmir is the flavour of the season for OTT platforms. From `Songs of Paradise’ to `Real Kashmir Football Club’ and from `Tanaav’ to `Baramulla’, Kashmir has become a central piece of some
Dec. 20, 2025

Tourism convention

Jammu and Kashmir government is hosting the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India convention to revive tourism. More than 250 delegates, including some celebrities, are participating in the convention. It is yet
Dec. 16, 2025

Killer roads

Road accidents kill more people than terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has revealed that 5,808 road accidents occurred in Jammu and Kashmir in 2024: More
Dec. 13, 2025

Medical education hub

Jammu and Kashmir is fast becoming a hub for medical education. The National Medical Commission has allotted an additional 128 MD/MS seats, 46 DNB seats, and 2 DM/MCh seats for Jammu and Kashmir.
Dec. 11, 2025

INDIA bloc in crisis

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has once again stirred up national politics. Omar’s claim that the INDIA bloc is currently on life support and risks being wheeled into the ICU has come at
Dec. 9, 2025

Post-flood rehabilitation 

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha recently laid the foundation stone for the construction of 530 new houses for flood-affected families in Ramban and Udhampur. Construction of the fully damaged 189 homes in Ramban and 341 homes in
Dec. 6, 2025

Hopes rekindle

A ray of hope has rekindled for the fledgling tourism sector first time after the Pahalgam terror attack. Pre-booking enquiries have surged significantly in the last few days. According to data from travel aggregator
Dec. 5, 2025
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