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A Vital Prescription for Progress
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President Droupadi Murmu’s ceremonial address at the commencement of the Budget Session of Parliament served as a potent reminder that the government views healthcare not […]
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The Classroom Conundrum
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Enrolment is up, but employable skills are down. The missing link isn’t the curriculum—it’s the person standing at the front of the room. By Mool Raj When we discuss higher education reform in India, the debate invariably gravitates toward the tangible: skyrocketing enrolment figures, the construction of sprawling new campuses, and the modernization of material […]
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The Classroom Conundrum
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Enrolment is up, but employable skills are down. The missing link isn’t the curriculum—it’s the person standing at the front of the room. By Mool Raj When we discuss higher education reform in India, the debate invariably gravitates toward the tangible: skyrocketing enrolment figures, the construction of sprawling new campuses, and the modernization of material […]
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A Review of Majeed Masroor’s ‘Faizan-e-Nazar
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By Rayees Ahmad Kumar The Budgam district of Central Kashmir has long served as a fertile cradle for intellectualism, producing a lineage of poets, philosophers, and critics who have championed the preservation of regional heritage. Among these luminaries, Majeed Masroor stands as a household name. While many recognize him for the lyrical resonance of his […]
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A Vital Prescription for Progress
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President Droupadi Murmu’s ceremonial address at the commencement of the Budget Session of Parliament served as a potent reminder that the government views healthcare not merely as a welfare obligation but as a fundamental pillar of human capital development. The President articulated a vision where accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare forms the bedrock of a […]

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The Health Hypocrisy
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Why Society Fears Eggs but Embraces Addiction By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon In the modern theater of public discourse, society is performing a dangerous paradox. We have entered an era of “selective panic,” where staple foods that have nourished humanity for millennia, eggs, milk, and meat are dragged into sensationalist debates and subjected to rigorous, often […]
The Classroom Conundrum
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Enrolment is up, but employable skills are down. The missing link isn’t the curriculum—it’s the person standing at the front of the room. By Mool Raj When we discuss higher education reform in India, the debate invariably gravitates toward the tangible: skyrocketing enrolment figures, the construction of sprawling new campuses, and the modernization of material […]
J&K: North India’s New Medical Hub
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From village wellness centres to world-class tertiary hospitals, J&K is steadily emerging as a medical hub, reducing patient migration and strengthening health outcomes through large-scale infrastructure and human resource expansion. By Ajaz Rashid For decades, the narrative surrounding healthcare in Jammu & Kashmir was one defined by geography and scarcity. In the remote folds of […]
A Vital Prescription for Progress
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President Droupadi Murmu’s ceremonial address at the commencement of the Budget Session of Parliament served as a potent reminder that the government views healthcare not merely as a welfare obligation but as a fundamental pillar of human capital development. The President articulated a vision where accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare forms the bedrock of a […]
A Review of Majeed Masroor’s ‘Faizan-e-Nazar
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By Rayees Ahmad Kumar The Budgam district of Central Kashmir has long served as a fertile cradle for intellectualism, producing a lineage of poets, philosophers, and critics who have championed the preservation of regional heritage. Among these luminaries, Majeed Masroor stands as a household name. While many recognize him for the lyrical resonance of his […]
An Inheritance of Values
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How the Light of a Late Father Still Guides Three Generations By Syed Majid Gilani In the quiet labyrinth of Srinagar’s old city, where the scent of history clings to the timbered eaves of Khanqah-e-Mualla, certain lives are lived not with the roar of a storm, but with the steady, unwavering glow of a sanctuary […]
The Dilemma of First Standard Admissions
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Why J&K’s First Graders Deserve a Compassionate Transition By Mool Raj I am not a think tank, nor do I claim to be a policy expert sitting in the ivory towers of academia. I am simply a person—a concerned citizen and a parent—who wishes to express a view that is currently keeping thousands of families […]
Hypothyroidism Emerges as Major Health Concern in Kashmir
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Thyroid disorders are increasingly being diagnosed across Kashmir, with doctors linking the rise to lifestyle changes, stress and improved detection through screening. By Jahangeer Ganaie Thyroid disorders are emerging as one of the most commonly diagnosed endocrine problems in Kashmir, with doctors attributing the rising numbers to a combination of lifestyle changes, stress, autoimmune conditions […]
Kashmir’s Pet Boom Demands Responsibility
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A quiet health crisis is unfolding in Kashmir that challenges the region’s long-held focus on stray dog menaces. The valley is witnessing a sharp and worrying increase in cat bite cases, with figures crossing the 6,500 mark at the region’s primary Anti-Rabies Clinic this year alone. In a surprising statistical shift, reported cat bite incidents […]
Echoes of the Valley
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A Review of Majeed Masroor’s ‘Taashouq Chanay’ By Rayees Ahmad Kumar In the verdant literary landscape of Kashmir, where the written word has long served as a vessel for both spiritual longing and cultural preservation, Majeed Masroor stands as a distinct and resonant figure. To call him merely a poet would be an understatement; in […]
Tracing the Persian Roots of Kashmiri Harisa
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The Silk Road didn’t just bring goods; it brought flavors. Discover how Persian traders influenced one of Kashmir’s most iconic dishes. It’s a story of history, heritage, and the 40 harshest days of winter. By Aubaid Akhoon As the first heavy snows of Chillai Kalan—the harsh, forty-day period of intense cold—descend upon the Kashmir Valley, […]
Kupwara Revives Kashmir’s Poetic Tradition
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Against the backdrop of mountains, orchards, and border villages, a poetic symposium in Kupwara turned a remote classroom into a vibrant space for verse, reflection, and cultural exchange. By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Kashmir has long occupied a cherished place in literature and memory for its natural beauty and temperate climate. Poets and writers across generations […]
The Voltage Crisis
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The Power Development Department boasts a 250 percent surge in revenue and a crackdown on theft. Yet, with an 800 MW deficit and failing infrastructure, the lights are still going out. Why financial gains haven’t translated into a reliable grid for the Valley. By Riyaz Bhat With the end of 2025, the power sector in […]
Guldanda’s White Gold
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How a High-Altitude Meadow is Redefining Bhaderwah Tourism By Mool Raj Perched at a staggering altitude of ten thousand feet, the Guldanda meadow in the Bhaderwah region of Jammu and Kashmir has transformed into a veritable winter wonderland, effectively ending a disheartening two-month dry spell that had gripped the Chenab Valley. This scenic locale, often […]
J&K Sets Stage for Census 2027
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By Sameer Ahmad After a long delay that left policy planners and political strategists relying on aging data from 2011, Jammu & Kashmir is finally set to undertake the colossal exercise of Census 2027. The Union Territory-level Census Coordination Committee is expected to soon decide on a 30-day window for houselisting operations (HLO) between April […]
Guarding the Green Gold
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The latest official data revealing a decline in forest fire incidents across Kashmir in 2025 offers a momentary sigh of relief, yet it disguises a persistent ecological wound that continues to fester. While the recorded 310 incidents mark a statistical drop compared to the previous year, the destruction of over 880 hectares of forest land […]
The Silent Crisis
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How Kashmir’s Changing Plate is Fueling an Infertility Epidemic By Jahangeer Ganaie In the verdant valleys of Kashmir, a region historically celebrated for its wholesome, agrarian diet and active lifestyle, a quiet health crisis is unfolding behind the closed doors of fertility clinics. Amid growing concerns over infertility among couples, medical experts in Kashmir say […]
Lieutenant Governor Orders Reopening of more Tourist Spots in Jammu Kashmir
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11 tourist spots in Kashmir Division and 3 tourist spots in Jammu Division to be reopened immediately After a thorough security review and discussion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday has ordered the reopening of more tourist spots in Kashmir and Jammu Divisions, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures. 11 tourist spots in […]
Under-7 Excellence: Hoor Fatima Sweeps J&K Chess Title
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Six-year-old, Hoor Fatima, a rising chess talent from Kashmir, delivered an impressive performance by securing first place in the Under-7 category at the All Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Chess Championship, held at IDPS School, Sunjwan. The championship witnessed strong participation from across the Union Territory, making Hoor’s achievement all the more noteworthy. Hoor Fatima’s […]
LG Sinha Directs Modern Infrastructure Push for Katra and Vaishno Devi Track
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JAMMU, Feb 8, 2026 — In a move designed to position the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine as a global spiritual destination, the Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Sunday approved a sweeping set of initiatives, including the establishment of an international museum, a 100% hike in pilgrim insurance coverage, and a major push for the local economy. […]
