Project to save endangered deer
Jammu, December 16
The wildlife department of the state in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute
of India has initiated an ambitious project to save the endangered deer species
of “hangul”.

Traditional shoemaking faces extinction
Jammu, December 16
When it comes to shoemaking, particularly ladies’ slippers with gold and silver- threaded uppers, Jammu's name once used to figure after Anarkali Bazaar of Lahore.



A shoemaking unit in Jammu.

Jammu University
Lack of facilities dampens spirit of students
Jammu, December 16
A resolve to develop abilities to the fullest, challenges on the academic front, mounting family responsibilities and an urge to enjoy golden days of youth collectively mark students’ state of mind on the campus in Jammu University (JU).



A view of Jammu University. Tribune photo: Anand Sharma

The Mubarak Mandi Complex which has been declared unsafe by the estate department. Tribune photo: Anand Sharma

80-yr-old’s lone fight for survival
Srinagar, December 16
As the world observed the International Day of Human Rights recently, 80-year-old Hajra Bano fights a lone battle for justice.

Happy times for Dogri language
Jammu, December 16
It is merry time for all those espousing the cause of the Dogri language. This Christmas, for the first time since the language got included in the Eighth Schedule, a Dogri play is being simultaneously broadcast from all major stations of the All-India Radio (AIR) in the country.

Road repair poses problems
Jammu, December 16
People living and working in Shastri Nagar, Gandhi Nagar and Nanak Nagar are having a harrowing time with black smoke billowing over in these areas.

Residents rue MC apathy
Jammu, December 16
Unhygienic conditions of some localities, which fall under municipal limits, belie the claims of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) of keeping the city neat and clean.

Letter
Rain exposes poor infrastructure