Flash-floods and landslides have caused damage to property and livestock in several parts of Kashmir valley. While parts of Jammu division have been hit too, few villages in Ramban and Mandi Poonch…
Man-animal conflicts have always posed major challenges in Jammu and Kashmir and caused panic among residents. These conflicts often result in property damage, livestock depredation and even loss of human lives, underscoring…
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…
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…
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…
In a first, the Rashtriya Natya Vidyalaya, Rangmandal’s ‘Srinagar Theatre Festival, 2023’ was held in Srinagar city recently. The five-day-long festival showcased a diverse range of theatrical performances and brought well-known theatre…
A total of 7,267 metric tonnes of apples have been imported from Iran and Afghanistan over the past month or so. The impact of this influx has sparked concerns among the valley…
The authorities recently undertook a surprise inspection of various clinical establishments operating in Srinagar city. The aim of the drive was to stop the mushrooming growth of ill equipped pathological and microbiological…
World leaders have been calling upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to play a role in resolving the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. There is a global expectation for leaders to prioritise dialogue and diplomatic…
It is heartening to note that the Kashmir valley has started to embrace the eco-friendly modes of transportation. The first batch of state-of-the-art Ultra EV air-conditioned electric buses has hit the roads…
Gulmarg ski resort in North Kashmir has always remained the favourite tourist spot for visitors in the winter months. However, there are other destinations like Sonamarg that can also become a top…
The use of crude electronic devices and power theft has always posed a challenge to the government. In this regard, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri recently enjoined upon Deputy Commissioners to…
The adoption of solar technologies can significantly alleviate the energy challenges faced during harsh winter months in the Kashmir valley. In this regard, the J&K government had introduced a slew of incentives…