A group of fisherwomen is spearheading efforts to rejuvenate Wular Lake, once a lifeline for their communities in Bandipora district.Despite facing numerous challenges, the duo are committed to restore the lake to its former glory.As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), over the years, the fresh water Lake has suffered a decline in size and … Read more
All Jammu and Kashmir Casual Daily Wagers Association staged a protest outside the Chief Engineer’s office in Rajbagh, Srinagar, on Tuesday, demanding the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led administration to release their pending salaries.The protesters gathered outside the Chief Engineer’s office here in Rajbagh and raised slogans in favour of their demands.While speaking to the … Read more
The shopkeepers have expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of Doigam Kul flowing within the main town Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.The shopkeepers told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Doigam Kul was once considered the main water stream in the area, and is now slowly becoming a garbage dumping site.“We have been … Read more
To make each district a hub for exports, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has enlisted the products, which are produced from every district and has a huge potential in the international market.In its list of the products produced under “District as Export Hub Scheme”, at least 75 products have been enlisted from 20 district of … Read more
Have written to concerned authorities to fill the posts: MS The District Hospital Pulwama catering to around 300 villages is grappling with a severe shortage of doctors and paramedical staff, giving a tough time to hospital administrators. The officials while talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the DH Pulwama not only … Read more
Every time, there is a scare of wild animals in the localities of Budgam, Muhammad Shafi Bhat is the first person to be called by the people living in the district.Not only does he rescue the wild animal, Bhat also takes care that the animal is taken back to its natural habitat.From ferocious leopards to … Read more
In order to keep your ears safe, one should lower exposure to noise, stay away from drugs and maintain cardiovascular health, doctors said on Monday. Dr Saima Tabassum consultant ENT J&K health services told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that there are various ways to protect ears from hearing loss and the most important … Read more
MeT Director predicts 2-day wet spell from Sep 28, says no major precipitation expected for next one week The prolonged dry spell has come to an end in the Valley as several places including Zojila, Razdan Top and others received season’s first snowfall while the overnight rains lashed plains across Kashmir, bringing down the mercury … Read more
‘Move aimed to promote sports as a profession among UT youth’ Jammu and Kashmir administration is likely to set-up its first sports university and six physical education institutions in both the regions.Besides, the colleges of Jammu and Kashmir are also likely to get state of art sports infrastructure.A top official privy to the decision, told … Read more
‘Species facing significant threat due to its vulnerable population and declining numbers’ The elusive Kashmir stag, known locally as Hangul, has been making frequent appearances in the pristine Gurez Valley of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Renowned for its magnificent 11 to 16-point antlers, the Hangul, once considered a subspecies of the European red deer, is … Read more