August 3, 2015 | Kashmir POST

World glaciers melting at record rates: Study

August 3, 2015 Editor

A worldwide study has revealed that during 2001 to 2010, glaciers lost ice at an alarming two to three times the average for the 20th century. Such is the scale of ice loss that the scientists predict that even if global warming were to stabilize, the ice loss would continue. Melting glaciers, known to be caused by rising global temperatures, pose a global threat to fresh water systems, like rivers and lakes. Billions of people live in plains fed by glacier and snow melt fed rivers, as in India. If…

Teachers fume as Govt orders screening test

August 3, 2015 Editor

The State government’s decision to make screening test compulsory for Rehbar-e-Taleem teachers who have obtained their degrees through distance mode has left the teaching community seething in anger. The government is also considering similar tests for in-service General Line Teachers who have obtained their degree from distance mode. Teachers have expressed dismay over the government’s decision, saying that certificates and eligibility are checked and verified at the initial stage and re-verifying the credentials would be wastage of time. The government is also mulling to introduce Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) as…

Flash floods hit Kupwara and Leh Areas

August 3, 2015 Editor

Flash floods hit two regions of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, causing heavy damage, police said. An official said that the floods caused massive extensive damage in Leh region of Ladakh division. He said Brenwari area of frontier district of Kupwara was also hit by flash floods early today. However, there was no immediate report of any casualties.

Foods you should STOP refrigerating

August 3, 2015 Editor

We’re completely aware of how modern refrigeration is a substantial practice in every kitchen and household. It goes a long way in preserving our food and maintaining its quality. But did you know, despite popular belief, refrigerating certain foods can actually change their flavour (not in a good way). This is not it. It can even reduce their nutritional quality, or accelerate the spoiling process. Keep reading to find out the food items you are never supposed to refrigerate. We bet some of these are sitting in your fridge right…

Cement shortage hits work on Jehangir Chowk-Rambagh flyover

August 3, 2015 Editor

Cement shortage has brought to standstill the work on prestigious Rs 369 crore Jehangir Chowk-Rambagh Expressway Corridor (flyover) project, here. The shortage being felt for past ten days in the Valley is mainly due to suspension of work in cement factories at Khrew from July 25 following protests by locals there alleging the production units were causing air pollution in the area. Sameer Pahalwan, who heads the flyover project on behalf of Simplex Infra Limited, said that for the last more than a week “the work has suffered due to…

Boulevard Road to go four lane

August 3, 2015 Editor

In a bid to provide better road communication facilities to tourists, the Jammu and Kashmir government has initiated process of widening the famed Boulevard Road along the Dal Lake here. The government has approved the project of four laning the road from Nehru Park to Kral Sangri with an estimated cost of Rs 33 crore. The road would have separate cycle track which would cost additional Rs 10 crore. Sources informed that the project was given nod by authorities on July 27 and tenders have also been invited. With a…

SMC ‘sabotages’ Srinagar beautification plan

August 3, 2015August 3, 2015 Editor

The beautification plan of JK’s summer capital has received a setback as the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has shelved the Jammu and Kashmir Bank’s plan to restore the pristine glory of Brari Nambal lagoon situated in Shaher-e-Khaas. Brari Nambal plays an important role of regulating hydrology of Dal Lake by releasing its surplus waters into river Jhelum via a conduit at Fateh Kadal. However, in absence of conservation measures, the lagoon has turned into a cesspool. Piles of garbage, obnoxious weeds besides extensive encroachments have severely affected its fragile eco-system.…

Police acting tough against traffic violators

August 3, 2015 Editor

Continuing its efforts to reduce road accidents and to ensure that people drive safely, police in its drives against the traffic violators, challaned 565 vehicles and recovered a fine of Rs 32330 in different districts across the valley. The fine was imposed against 120 persons who were found not wearing crash helmets, 7 persons carrying three persons, 218 people not wearing seat belts, 12 persons using mobile phone while driving, 12 persons for over speeding, 14 persons for overloading and 125 persons for other offences. Besides 57 vehicles were seized…

NC-Congress responsible for Jammu discrimination:BJP

August 3, 2015 Editor

To enable the party activists to reach the masses with the true picture of the AIIMS, as sanctioned by Union Health Ministry, the State unit of BJP organized 1-day ‘workers meeting’ at Jammu on Sunday. It was addressed by BJP State President & MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, Former State President & MLC Ashok Khajuria, State General Secretary(Org.) Ashok Koul, Social Welfare Minister Bali Bhagat, Industries Minister Chander Prakash Ganga and Minister of PHE & Irrigation Sukhnandan Kumar. Jugal Kishore Sharma, on this occasion, said that BJP has the history of…

Unrest in J&K over land for jawans

August 3, 2015 Editor

Tarun Vijay had pointed out that tributes to former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam “would remain incomplete without having jawans settled in J&K”, adding it was Dr Kalam’s “dream to see J&K fully developed. BJP Parliamentarian Tarun Vijay’s campaign aimed at seeking settlement rights for soldiers who have served in Jammu and Kashmir or to the families of those personnel who died during counter-insurgency operations has set alarm bells ringing in the restive state. Separatists are on the forefront in opposing the proposal with separatist amalgam Hurriyat Conference threatening massive…