By Ajaz Rashid One year after Omar Abdullah took office as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, the region stands at a crossroads—caught between hope and disappointment, progress and paralysis, promises and reality. The expectations from his National Conference-led government were immense, and the political climate in October 2024 seemed primed for a new beginning. […]
Zero Tolerance in J&K: LG Sinha Sacks Two Employees over ‘OGW’ Links
In a decisive move against terrorism and its sympathisers within the administration, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the termination of two government employees from service under Article 311 of the Constitution of India. The action is part of the Lieutenant Governor’s “zero-tolerance” policy against terrorism and his ongoing crackdown on the broader terror ecosystem […]
IIPA and KU Host Spirited Debate on City Life
Srinagar, October 16: The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), J&K Regional Branch, in collaboration with the University of Kashmir, hosted a spirited debate on the theme, “The House Believes that Urban Living Offers Better Prospects for Quality Life and Livelihoods,” drawing a lively turnout of students from across the Kashmir Division. A total of […]
Pakistan’s False Narrative Finally Exposed: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday visited Dardpora in Kupwara to meet the families of civilians killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists and later addressed the next of kin of terror victims at Government Degree College, Kupwara. The Lieutenant Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice, rehabilitation, and dignity for all affected families. “Justice, respect and […]
Kashmir’s Rising Animal Bites
By Ajaz Rashid As World Rabies Day approaches, the numbers emerging from Srinagar’s Anti-Rabies Clinic at SMHS Hospital are a stark reminder of a persistent public health challenge. In just the first six months of this year, over 8,300 cases of animal bites—mostly involving dogs and cats—have been recorded. Since 2015, the clinic has logged […]
Kashmir’s Alpine Ambassador
By Ajaz Rashid In the serene valleys of Jammu and Kashmir, the rugged mountains have found a young ambassador in Aabid Ahmad Thoker, a 23-year-old biochemistry student and avid trekker. Known to his growing social media following as Alfaaz Aabid, he hails from Narapora Shopian, a quaint village that has shaped both his love for […]
The Sacred Trek of Kailash Kund
By Mool Raj High in the Pir Panjal mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, where clouds kiss jagged peaks and the air carries the scent of pine and snow, lies one of the Chenab Valley’s most ancient and sacred pilgrimages: the Kailash Kund Yatra. Every year, thousands of devotees undertake this arduous journey to reach Kailash […]
Indian Forces Show No Restraint Against Terror
India has warned Pakistan that it risks losing its place on the world map if it continues to sponsor terrorism, as the Indian Army and Air Force outlined the extent of their strikes during ‘Operation Sindoor.’ The military operations, carried out to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, have demonstrated […]
Amit Shah Chairs High-Level J&K Security Meet
New Delhi, October 9: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi today to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting brought together key officials, including Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the Union Home Secretary, the Director of the Intelligence Bureau, the Chief of Army […]