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Omar Abdullah expands J-K cabinet, inducts four new ministers

On Tuesday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expanded his council by swearing in four new ministers. The new ministers include Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shameema Firdous, and Altaf Ahmad Wani. Sagar, a seven-time MLA, has consistently won elections since his first in 1983. Firdous is the second…

The Economic Times · 21h ago

Apologise or go to Pakistan: Protests erupt in Jammu over Farooq Abdullah's remark

Farooq Abdullah's recent comments in Baramulla regarding Pakistan protecting Kashmiris have incited protests across Jammu. Various organizations, including BJP groups, demanded his immediate apology, stating his remarks were anti-national. Several political leaders, including BJP's Sat Sharma, called for legal action against Abdullah for his statements. Concerns were raised about national…

The Economic Times · Oct 26

Farooq Abdullah's statement regarding Pakistani claims on Kashmir incorrect: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Ghulam Nabi Azad has responded to Farooq Abdullah's recent remarks on Pakistan's influence in Kashmir. Azad emphasized that Pakistan has historically been an enemy of India and the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He urged respect for the development efforts made by successive Indian governments since 1947. Shia leader Imran…

The Economic Times · Oct 25

What Water Hyacinth Does to Fish, Oxygen and Fishing Livelihoods in Indian Lakes

The rosette of water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes, can double its surface area in two weeks under warm, nutrient-rich conditions. That single biological fact explains why a few clumps at the edge of a lake in June can become an unbroken green mat by August, and why that mat changes everything…

Times Life · Oct 24

Bakharwal dog: the livestock guardian bred for the Himalayas

The Bakharwal does not wait for an instruction. Somewhere between eight and ten thousand feet, while the herd sleeps and the temperature drops below zero, this dog is already moving, circling, scenting, placing itself between the flock and whatever is coming through the dark. That instinct was not trained in.…

Times Pets · Oct 23

Ahead of Accession Day, UK MPs move motion to reaffirm India's sovereignty over J&K

A coalition of British lawmakers is set to introduce a motion emphasizing India's sovereignty over Jammu and Kashmir, coinciding with the 1947 anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh's Instrument of Accession. The motion will address critical issues such as terrorism and the safety of Kashmiri Pandits, while also underscoring the importance…

The Times of India · Oct 22

J&K deputy chief minister Surinder Choudhary says chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar should resign

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He accused the government of meeting protestors with brute force and pointed to the Constitutional rights to freedom of speech and protest. Choudhary also raised concerns on youth unemployment and opposed the Waqf…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

10 Must-Visit Devi Maa Temples in India During Navratri

What makes Navratri special is not just the nine nights of prayer, but the different ways India celebrates the power of Maa Durga. From a sacred cave in the Himalayas to ancient temples filled with the sound of aarti, every destination has its own traditions and stories. Some are known…

MyLifeXP · Oct 14

Chenab railway bridge to open new tourists viewing deck; vistors will see Himalayan peaks from the world’s highest railway arch bridge standing 359 metres above riverbed

World's highest rail bridge: Indian Railways is setting up a dedicated viewing deck and an engineering museum near the Chenab bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. Standing 359 metres above the riverbed, the world's highest railway arch bridge will now offer tourists sweeping views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks alongside detailed…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Suspected IED blast near LoC in Poonch triggers alert

An explosion occurred near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Monday. The blast, suspected to be from an improvised explosive device, affected people moving near the border. Security forces heightened their presence in the area to assess the situation after the incident. In another event,…

The Economic Times · Oct 12