Editorial - Page 9

May 2, 2024

Flood-like Situation

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…
May 1, 2024

Effective Handling

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…
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…

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

Reviving Theatre in Kashmir

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…
November 21, 2023

Apple ‘threat’

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…
November 18, 2023

IVF Requirements

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…
November 15, 2023

‘Vishwa Guru’

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…
November 14, 2023

Green Route

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…
November 12, 2023
Serene Sonamarg-The breath-taking view of snow clade world famous tourist resort Thajwas Sonmarg on Saturday 14 November 2020.The resort remains closed for tourists during winters as the place remains covered under 8-10 feet of snow which makes it difficult for people to reach it. PHOTO BY BILAL BAHADUR

Sonamarg Calling

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…
November 8, 2023

‘Power Theft’ in Kashmir

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…
November 7, 2023
black and silver solar panels
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Solar Power adoption in Kashmir

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…
November 2, 2023
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