Over 70,000 citizens have poured into the streets, declaring that the era of losing their children to illicit drugs is definitively over. Backed by a relentless law enforcement blitz, this historic mass movement promises a swift end to the region’s supply chains. By Ajaz Rashid The spring air in Srinagar carries a different kind of […]
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Pine Scents and Baisaran Scars
A Year Since the Pahalgam Massacre, the nation honors the 26 lives lost and the local heroes who stood against the darkness. Their sacrifice has fueled a year-long mission to dismantle terror modules and secure a peaceful future for every citizen. By Ajaz Rashid A year ago, on April 22, 2025, the crisp mountain air […]
The Dilemma of First Standard Admissions
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 […]
J&K Budget 2026: J&K Govt Announces Free LPG, Fee Waivers, and Jobs for the Poor
“Safar Taveel Hai, Bhoj Bhi Bari Hai. Par Har Surat, Yeh Safar Jaari Hai.” (The journey is long, the burden is heavy. But at all costs, the journey continues.) With these poetic words resonating through the august House, the Finance Minister rose to present the Second Budget for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir […]
77th Republic Day, J&K Redefines “Integration” Through Rail, Road, and Resolve
From the termination of the Indus Water Treaty to the arrival of the first freight train in the Valley, the 77th Republic Day address outlines a radical shift in strategy. The message is clear: the era of managing conflict is over; the era of aggressive integration has begun. The 77th Republic Day celebrations in Jammu […]
The Gifted Hands of Kashmir
Policy-driven modernization, skill-transfer schemes and global market access are breathing new life into Kashmir’s traditional crafts, long seen as relics of the past. By Ajaz Rashid Deep within the emerald folds of the Himalayas, the rhythmic clatter of the handloom and the soft scraping of the kalam against papier-mâché continue to serve as the heartbeat […]
Kashmir’s Shift to a Concrete Jungle
Unregulated construction is swallowing Kashmir’s farmland, reshaping its landscape and future. By Ajaz Rashid The landscape of Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a profound shift—one that is visible in the fast-rising concrete structures, disappearing paddy fields, and orchard land flattened to make way for shopping complexes and residential colonies. What was once a region defined […]
Omar Abdullah Unveils SKÅL Kashmir for Tourism Boost
Says new partnership will strengthen global outreach, promote sustainable tourism in J&K SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the launch of the SKÅL International Club, Kashmir Chapter in Srinagar, marking a significant step towards strengthening global tourism linkages and expanding international outreach for Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector. The initiative is poised […]
Kashmir’s High-Density Apple Boom
Once seen only in higher belts, apple trees now cover former paddy fields in low-lying Kashmir villages — reshaping the Valley’s agricultural landscape. By Jahangeer Ganaie With demand for traditional apple varieties remaining comparatively low in the market, more growers in Kashmir are switching to high-density apple cultivation, especially in low-lying areas where paddy land […]
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 […]