Day: January 29, 2026

KO photo by Abid Bhat Srinagar- Kashmir continued to reel under cold conditions on Thursday as night temperatures remained several degrees below freezing at most places, officials said. According to data from the Meteorological Department, Sonamarg in central Kashmir recorded the lowest temperature at minus 11.2 degrees Celsius, down from minus 9.8 degrees Celsius the…

Govt. Announces 15% syllabus relaxation for class 10th, 11th, 12th for summer zone examsSays Govt committed to upgrade infrastructure in SchoolsJAMMU, JANUARY 29: The J&K Government today announced 15% syllabus relaxation for class 10th, 11th, and 12th students of summer zone in annual regular exams of Jammu Division, keeping…

Representational Photo Kashmir is at a critical juncture. Changing lifestyles have created new, unsettling normals, and one of the most pressing challenges is the impact on the environment.  People cannot remain passive as their ecosystem face mounting pressures.  Every member of the community now has a responsibility toward the environment, and actions that harm it…

CS reviews progress of digital connectivity projectsCalls for bringing more pace in the implementation of 4G & BharatNet in J&KJAMMU, JANUARY 29: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired the 10th State Broadband Committee (SBC) Meeting to review the status of key digital infrastructure initiatives, including 4G Saturation Project, Amended BharatNet Programme (ABP), 5G Readiness, Call…

Representational Photo In Srinagar, lawyers move through crowded courtrooms and busy bar rooms, carrying cases that protect everyone else. They argue, file, and draft with care, but few notice the uncertainty that shadows their work. Unlike judges or court staff, most advocates earn no fixed income, receive no pensions, lack health coverage, and have no…

DC Srinagar, Principal GMC review infrastructure upgradation, developmental issues of GMC & Associated HospitalsAlso review Traffic decongestion, sanitation & land related proposals requiring inter-departmental coordinationSRINAGAR JANUARY 29: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with the Principal, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, Prof. Iffat Hassan Shah today reviewed infrastructure upgradation and developmental requirements of GMC…

Representational photo New Delhi- Taking cues for social media ban for children, the government’s Economic Survey on Thursday said age-based access to online platforms should be considered while also cutting down online teaching to avoid digital addiction. The Survey tabled in Parliament called for schools to play a critical role in shaping digital habits of…

Snow Clearance on Mughal Road in full swingSHOPIAN, JANUARY 29: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has commenced intensive snow clearance operations on the historic Mughal Road, starting from Heerpora towards Pir Ki Gali, with the objective of restoring vehicular connectivity at the earliest.Heavy snowfall in the higher reaches had…

Representational Photo New Delhi- India has nearly 22 judges per 10 lakh population, the Rajya Sabha was told on Thursday. In its 120th report way back in 1987, the Law Commission had recommended a judge-to-population ratio of 50 judges per million (10 lakh) of the Indian population. In a written reply, Law Minister Arjun Ram…

Axis Bank Opens 30th Branch in Kashmir Srinagar, January 29, 2025: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, today inaugurated a new branch in Srinagar, J&K, further strengthening its presence in the region. The branch was inaugurated by Mushtaq Guroo, MLA, Chanapora, along with Mushtaq Ahmed Chaya, Chairman, Jammu & Kashmir…