Democracy provisions If J&K is an integral part of India, then surely there have to be provisions of the democratically elected government of the country… DY Chandrachud, CJI The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed surprise over an argument that once the Constitution of J&K came into existence in 1957, Article 370 ceased to exist and only governing document became the Constitution of the erstwhile state. “The net consequence will be that the application of the Constitution of India will be frozen to the state of Jammu & Kashmir after 1957.…
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Supreme Court suggests Expert Panel to study Carrying Capacity of Himalayan Region
The Supreme Court on Monday mooted constituting an expert committee for conducting a “complete and comprehensive” study on the carrying capacity of the Himalayan region in the country, where unplanned development has caused devastation in recent times, terming it a “very important issue”. The carrying capacity is the maximum population size that an ecosystem can sustain without getting degraded. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud was hearing a plea seeking an assessment of the carrying capacity and master plans for the Indian Himalayan Region spanning 13 states…
Read MoreG N Azad’s remarks on Muslims are ‘Reprehensible’ and ‘Echo RSS-BJP Ideology’: Mehbooba Mufti
BJP Government should take a lesson from Mishal Malik’s Nomination into Pakistan Interim Government” The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has termed the recent statement of Ghulam Nabi Azad on Indian Muslim as highly regrettable and said that it echoes the ideology and narrative of RSS BJP against the Muslims of the Country. Azad had said that all the Muslims in India were essentially Hindus who had converted to Islam only some time back. Mufti said that Azad’s remarks were “dangerous and divisive” and that they “resemble the…
Read MoreKashmir’s Tulip Garden Recognized as Asia’s Largest by World Book of Records
Kashmir’s Tulip Garden: A Blooming Wonder Recognized Globally Nestled amidst the serene beauty of the Zabarwan mountain range, at an impressive altitude of 5,600 feet, lies Srinagar’s magnificent Tulip Garden. This natural marvel, cradled on the foothills of the Zabarwan range and overlooking the picturesque Dal Lake in Siraj Bagh, is not merely a garden; it’s an enchanting canvas painted with a riot of colors, a mesmerizing spectacle that has captivated hearts worldwide. But the tale of this garden goes beyond its inherent beauty; it’s a story of recognition, accolades,…
Read MoreIs High Blood Lead Level Threating our Children, our Future?
By : Javed Mir Trustee Peoples’ Environment Council (PEC) The trajectory of a society’s progress is intrinsically linked to the well-being of its younger generation. The critical nexus of children’s health and education holds the key to our societal and economic prosperity—both in the present and the future. However, a silent threat looms over this foundation. The presence of lead, an insidious toxin, in our water, food, and air poses a grave risk to the health and educational performance of our children. A revealing study sheds light on a stark…
Read MoreMehbooba Mufti accuses J&K Admin of ‘Hooliganism’ in terminating Kashmiri employees
Selectively terminating Kashmiri employees by wrongfully dubbing them as terrorist sympathisers & pro ISI has been normalised, Mehbooba wrote PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on August 20 slammed the Jammu and Kashmir administration for selectively terminating Kashmiri employees from service by labelling them as “terrorist sympathisers”. Ms. Mehbooba’s reaction comes a day after the Jammu and Kashmir Bank sacked its chief manager Sajad Ahmad Bazaz for allegedly being a “threat to the security of the State”. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the former chief minister wrote, “Selectively…
Read MoreRahul Gandhi visits Pangong Lake, raises concerns over China’s activities
Raking up India-China border issues, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said people of Ladakh have been affected in a big way as their grazing land has been occupied by the neighbouring country. Gandhi asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claim that no one entered the Indian side of the line of actual control was untrue and can be confirmed by anyone in the area. “Here, the concern is of course the land that has been taken away by China. People have been affected in a big way because their…
Read MoreData Science: A Lucrative Career with a Huge Impact
By: Imran Khan There’s no doubt that the field of data science is booming. The emergence of data science has changed many industries, including agriculture, healthcare, education, and marketing. In addition, there are specialties within the field that have shown to be lucrative as well. Data science is nothing more complicated than scientists extracting data and information from big data and analyzing it. That data comes from multiple sources – search engines, social media sites, surveys, e-commerce sites and many more places. Every day, our access to data increases. This…
Read MoreEarly detection and treatment key to curing cancer: Experts
Dr Sameer Kaul says Cancer Foundation striving to take research to common people Experts on Saturday here revealed that approximately half of all cancer cases were fully treatable, enabling patients to lead normal lives post treatment. “Unlike certain lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, which can only be managed and require lifelong adjustments, cancers can indeed be entirely curable,” Dr G K Rath told on the sidelines of the conference on oncology. The conference was organised by non-profit organisation – The Cancer Foundation, based in New Delhi and headed by…
Read MoreScientists race to understand new Covid variant detected in four countries
A new, highly mutated, lineage of the Covid-19 virus – BA.2.86 has been detected by public health authorities in some countries, sparking concerns of a renewed surge in infections. Since late July, one case each of BA.2.86 has been confirmed in the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, and three cases in Denmark. Scientists are closely monitoring the emergence of this new mutation BA.2.86, primarily because it has 36 mutations that distinguish it from the currently-dominant XBB.1.5 variant. While, at present, there is no evidence if this version spreads faster…
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