Editorial - Page 8

April 30, 2024

Land Sinking

Land sinking, or land subsidence, has emerged as another environmental challenge in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The recent incident in the Ramban district, where over 58 houses were completely…
April 27, 2024

Canine Trouble

An alarming 8,652 individuals, who were victims of dog bites, have sought treatment at Srinagar’s SMHS Hospital’s Anti-Rabies Clinic over the past year. The Anti-Rabies Clinic at SMHS reported a total of…
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April 25, 2024

Digital Hygiene

In today’s interconnected world, where digital transactions and online interactions have become ubiquitous, the threat of cyber fraud looms larger than ever. The Cyber Police Station Kashmir Zone, Srinagar has investigated a…
Bakarwal tribal families with their belongings migrate for the summer from the Jammu plains to the hills of Doda district, 200 km from Jammu, in Jammu and Kashmir, on May 8, 2009. The tribe inhabits the Himalayas and the Pir-Panjal ranges and take their sheep high into the mountains, above the tree-line to graze in meadows, during the summer months. AFP PHOTO/STR / AFP PHOTO / STR

Delicate Equilibrium

The International Mountain Day was celebrated under the theme of ‘Restoring Mountain Ecosystems’ this year. Alongside the rest of the world, functions were held in Kashmir valley on Monday to commemorate the…
December 12, 2023

Intensified Crackdown

The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has ramped up its drive against illegal power usage across the valley. The intensified crackdown aims to curtail the prevalent issue of power thefts and…
December 9, 2023

Superior Experience

As part of efforts towards improving the infrastructure at key tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo conducted an exhaustive review of the Public Works Department (PWD) and various…
December 7, 2023

Saving Wular

Wular Lake has for long remained on the fringes of Kashmir tourism. The lake holds the distinction of being one of the 75 Indian wetlands designated as a Ramsar site. Nevertheless, it…
December 6, 2023

Equal Opportunities

The International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) was observed across Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. This year’s theme, “United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with, and by…
December 5, 2023

New Sporting Era

Jammu is currently abuzz with cricket fever as it is hosting matches of the Legend League Cricket (LLC) Season-2. The LLC is a Twenty20 cricket league featuring retired cricket players. Last year,…
November 30, 2023

Walking Pneumonia

The recent surge in walking pneumonia cases in China, particularly affecting children, has once again brought the country’s healthcare system into the global spotlight. Concerns have arisen about the possibility of a…
November 29, 2023

Fighting Fire

During the past few weeks, Kashmir valley has witnessed a concerning surge in fire incidents. The recurrent occurrence of such tragedies highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive and proactive approach from…
November 28, 2023

Tuberculosis Elimination

Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment of ‘TB Mukt Bharat’ by 2025, Artificial intelligence (AI) systems have been introduced by the authorities in Kashmir valley to identify possible cases of tuberculosis in…
November 22, 2023
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