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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Editorial- Page 6

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

Tourism revival

A group of twenty-five tour operators from different states has arrived in Srinagar on a four-day familiarisation tour. Travel agents from Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Kolkata will tour Pahalgam, Gulmarg, and Sonmarg
Nov. 28, 2025

Film tourism

Jammu and Kashmir government has gone whole hog to hard sell the union territory as a film tourism destination. Leading the charge is the Department of Information and Public Relations. The DIPR
Nov. 27, 2025

Power relief

Finally, a sigh of relief! Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has assured that there will be no hike in power tariff. For the last few days, Kashmir has been simmering over the reports
Nov. 26, 2025

Mushrooming coaching centres

  Finally, the government has woken up to the academic pressure, exam stress, and rising student suicides among students. A parliamentary committee has decided to review the proliferation of coaching centres to support
Nov. 25, 2025

Logistics Policy

Jammu and Kashmir is rolling out the first-of-its-kind Logistics Policy. The new policy intervention will introduce a comprehensive framework focusing on multimodal connectivity, development of dry ports and warehousing zones, and promotion of
Nov. 22, 2025

Ranji glory

Jammu and Kashmir cricket team has come of age. From a ragtag unit to a cohesive side, the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team has come a long way to beat the best
Nov. 21, 2025

Fruit growers woes 

The Centre has expanded the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. Under the revised framework, crop loss due to wild animal attack will now be recognised as the fifth add-on cover under the localised
Nov. 20, 2025

Road safety

  Another road accident has claimed four precious lives in Kashmir. This is not a case in isolation. Road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed a huge jump in the last few
Nov. 18, 2025

By-poll

The by-poll in the two constituencies concluded peacefully on Tuesday. The fate of 27 candidates in Budgam and Nagrota has been sealed. Budgam Assembly segment recorded a turnout of 50.01 percent, while 74.82
Nov. 13, 2025

Pashmina challenges

   Jammu and Kashmir government organized a three-day Pashmina Fest at the temple town of Katra. Sponsored by the Union Ministry of Textiles under the National Handicraft Development Programme (NHDP), this event is the
Nov. 12, 2025
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