The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and other town municipalities in Kashmir face a significant challenge in managing solid waste after Eid-ul-Azha. The massive influx of animal waste and other organic materials poses a substantial threat to the region’s environmental and public health. Effective waste management requires a well-planned strategy, adequate resources, and community participation. The […]
Continuation of Omer Abdullah as UT CM even after seven months without visible statehood. The return of Omar Abdullah as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after seven months marks a significant development in the region’s politics. However, the challenge for Abdullah lies not just in governance but also in navigating the complex […]
The demand by female passengers for regulation of the e-bus service in Srinagar highlights a pressing issue. Despite the government’s free travel scheme for women, many are alleging they are being “deliberately left out.” This raises concerns about the effectiveness and inclusivity of the initiative. The authorities must investigate these claims and ensure that the […]
The village defence guards (VDGs) initiative in Jammu’s border areas is a significant step towards enhancing security and community involvement. The Border Security Force (BSF) training for VDGs aims to equip them with advanced skills to handle emergencies and security threats, making them effective force multipliers in supporting security forces. This initiative demonstrates the government’s […]
The Union Home Ministry is closely monitoring the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir post Operation Sindoor. The coming annual Amarnath Yatra is in sharp focus of authorities as the terror attack near to the yatra route at Pahalgam has sent alarm bells. Security agencies have been making plans with high tech gadgets to […]
Jammu and Kashmir residents should brace themselves for more rain and thunderstorms these days, as predicted by the Meteorological Department. The region has already experienced widespread rainfall over the past 24 hours, leading to a drop in temperatures. The MeT has forecast significant weather activity between Friday and Saturday, with light to moderate rain and […]
Tourism industry is trying to come in terms with the ground realities post Baisaran terror attack on April 22. They are trying to woe tourists back to Kashmir by many campaigns including heavy discounts for the tourists to revisit Kashmir. Despite all efforts the tourist footfall is not picking up and the authorities have closed […]
The Baisaran terror attack of April 22 has crippled tourism industry left, right and centre. Not only it has an adverse impact on Kashmir but also on the tourist footfall region and UT of Ladakh. Ladakh is still waiting for tourists while in the summer season there used to be a huge tourist rush. According […]
Recently Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, convened a meeting with officers from various line departments and bankers to review the implementation of Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in the district. Meeting held threadbare discussions on different components of the scheme including seed processing units, bee rearing, precision farming, value addition and farm mechanization to improve efficiency […]
Recently Chief Secretary held a detailed meeting of the concerned to take the assessment of the preparedness of the administration for implementation of the centrally sponsored Vibrant Villages Programme Phase-II here in the identified border villages of the UT. The programme, spearheaded by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, aims to bring sustainable […]