Militants Open Fire on Army Vehicle in JK’s Rajouri
SRINAGAR: An army vehicle came under fire from suspected terrorists in a forward village near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri...
Tipper Driver Loses Life in Jammu Kashmir Road Accident
SRINAGAR: A tipper driver was killed in a road accident in the Bunjwar area of Kishtwar, an official said.
Identifying the deceased as Mohammad Saleem,...
Over 100 Pakistani Policemen Dismissed for Refusing Champions Trophy Duty
LAHORE: In an unprecedented move, over 100 policemen of Pakistan's Punjab Police have been dismissed from service for refusing to perform assigned security duties...
EPG Calls for Action Following the Felling of Centuries-Old Chinar Trees in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has strongly condemned the felling of centuries-old Chinar trees in Rani Bagh, Anantnag, calling it a grave violation...
Kashmir Artisan Wins Global Prize in Iran
SRINAGAR: Mir Arshad Hussain, a noted papier mâché craftsman from Bota Kadal, Lal Bazar, has been awarded the first prize and Diploma of Honour...
Israel, Hamas Agree On New Exchange, Leaving Fragile Ceasefire Intact
JERUSALEM: Israeli and Hamas officials said Tuesday they have reached an agreement to exchange the bodies of dead hostages for the release of hundreds...
Gold Prices Climb Amid Rupee Fall; Silver Drops by Rs 500
NEW DELHI: Gold prices jumped by Rs 250 to Rs 89,350 per 10 grams on Tuesday extending gains for the second day amid depreciation...
Infiltration Attempt Foiled in JK, Intruder Killed: BSF
SRINAGAR: Border Security Force (BSF) personnel said on Wednesday that they thwarted an infiltration attempt along the International Border (IB) in the Pathankot sector,...
1.7 Million Tulips to Bloom as Srinagar’s Tulip Garden Opens After March 15
SRINAGAR: After a record-breaking footfall last year, authorities have increased the parking capacity at Asia’s largest Tulip Garden to accommodate more visitors. The garden...
Can Constructed Wetlands Save Kashmir’s Water Bodies?
by Dr Mohammad Ashraf Bhat
Unlike energy-intensive sewage treatment plants, these systems operate passively, requiring minimal intervention and upkeep, making them a low-cost and low-maintenance...
Fresh Snowfall and Rain Bring Relief to Jammu Kashmir After Prolonged Dry Spell
SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches and rainfall in the plains brought much-needed relief to Jammu and Kashmir on February 25, following a prolonged...
JK HC Orders Toll Cut at Two NH-44 Plazas Until Work Ends
SRINAGAR: In a major relief for commuters, including pilgrims to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh...
Kashmir on the Brink of a Drought
Kashmir is grappling with a severe water crisis as climate change and a prolonged dry spell deplete springs, rivers, and snowfall, endangering agriculture, tourism,...
Midnight Fire Destroys School Building in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A government primary school building was reduced to ruins in a midnight fire in the Malpora area of Ranipora in South Kashmir’s Anantnag...
Jammu Family Appeals for Swift Action as Son Remains Trapped in Telangana Tunnel
JAMMU: Four days after eight workers got trapped in a partially collapsed SLBC tunnel in Telangana, a family near the international border in Jammu...
