Kashmir’s Hangul Population Hits 323 as Conservation Efforts Turn a Corner By Irfan Bashir For the first time in decades, the mist-shrouded forests of Kashmir are witnessing a verifiable resurgence of their most iconic resident. The critically endangered Kashmiri Hangul (Cervus hanglu hanglu), a species once teetering dangerously close to extinction, has recorded a population […]
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Star-Studded Kashmir League Implodes Amid Fraud Allegations
By Irfan Bashir The Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL), marketed as a landmark event to promote cricket and tourism in Srinagar, has collapsed in spectacular fashion, leaving behind a trail of unpaid bills, stranded players, and a reputation crisis for sports events in the region. High-Profile Launch and Rapid Unraveling The IHPL was launched […]
The Vanishing Classroom
By Irfan Bashir Government-run schools in Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed a troubling decline in student enrolment, with over 52,000 fewer students registered over the past two academic years. The data, released by the Ministry of Education in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, underscores growing concerns about student retention and the vitality of […]
J&K’s Peace and Security Fortified with INR 16,000 Crore Funding
The Central Government steps up its support to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, with a massive INR 16,000 Crore infusion for strengthening security and rehabilitation initiatives. By Irfan Bashir In a significant financial development, an official report from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) unveiled that a substantial sum of INR 16,000 […]
Government Employee Faces Suspension for Polygamy in J&K
In a shocking turn of events, a senior lecturer in Jammu and Kashmir, Showkat Ahmad Rather, finds himself suspended from his government position after entering into a second marriage without proper authorization By Irfan Bashir A senior lecturer in Jammu and Kashmir faced suspension from the state government just a few days ago. The suspension […]
LG Admin Corrects Past Wrongs
In a decisive blow to the ‘backdoor culture,’ the government terminates 103 illegal F&ES appointees, upholding its ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy against corruption. By Ajaz Rashid In a decisive crackdown aimed at restoring the sanctity of public institutions and upholding the merit of aspiring youth, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday terminated the services of […]
Highway Closure Chokes Kashmir’s Orchard Economy
By Ajaz Rashid Every September, the orchards of Kashmir burst into their most important season. Red Delicious and Gala apples hang heavy on the branches, ready to be plucked, packed, and shipped to markets across India. For lakhs of families in the Valley, this is not just a harvest—it is the payoff for months of […]
Khyber Industries Joins Downtown Heroes FC as Title Sponsor, Boosting Kashmiri Football Talent
Khyber Industries, a renowned name in the cement industry, declares its association with Downtown Heroes FC as the title sponsor for the upcoming football season. Downtown Heroes Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir and The Football Club enjoys the privilege of being Champions of Srinagar Premier League […]
Director Sericulture attends VBSY in Ganderbal
Advocates vigorous awareness for successful implementation of government initiatives BY EOK NEWS DESK GANDERBAL, JAN 01: Director Sericulture, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat , actively participated in the ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) in Ganderbal today, a nationwide campaign dedicated to raising awareness and ensuring widespread implementation of flagship government schemes. Director Sericulture attends VBSY in […]
Local recruits & Burhan Wani’s killing: Security officials map militancy’s new patterns in the Valley
By Muzamil Jaleel NewDelhi, June 04-THE killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani on July 8, 2016, marks a watershed in militancy in the Valley because it is directly linked to a cycle of recruitments to this day, says a confidential report prepared by security agencies and accessed by The Indian Express. The report, tracing the […]