Amit Shah Outlines a New Era for Ladakh’s Sovereignty and Soul Under the shadow of the Himalayas, in a region that has served as the sentinel of India’s borders for millennia, a new narrative is being written. Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh was not merely a political […]
J&K Police’s Operation Nasha Mukt
For decades, the discourse surrounding Jammu and Kashmir has been dominated by the specter of cross-border terrorism. Yet, simmering beneath the surface is a more insidious adversary one that does not rely on bullets, but on syringes and synthetic powders. The drug menace, fueled heavily by narco-terrorism networks, has threatened to hollow out the valley’s […]
The Jan Andolan Against Drugs
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 […]
Cinema Moves North
For decades, the breathtaking vistas of Jammu and Kashmir have served as a backdrop for others’ stories. Now, the region is preparing to take center stage as a storyteller in its own right. The recent announcement of a maiden international film festival marks a transformative shift in how the Union Territory engages with the global […]
The Alchemy of Life
While medical technology has advanced rapidly, the shortage of available organs remains a critical challenge. Every new pledge represents a vital bridge between a terminal diagnosis and a miraculous recovery. By Ajaz Rashid In the quiet corridors of the Jammu convention center this past Sunday, the air was thick not with the somber notes of […]
Kashmir’s Battle Against Fatty Liver Disease
Dr. Wahid Akbar warns that lifestyle-driven metabolic syndrome is fueling an epidemic; early detection and lifestyle shifts remain the best defense. Across the globe, liver disease is emerging as a primary cause of mortality, and the Kashmir Valley is no exception. What was once considered a secondary health concern has now morphed into a “silent […]
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 […]
J&K’s 100-Day War on Drugs
A 30-day deadline, frozen bank accounts, and revoked passports. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha declares a total war on drug syndicates, shifting the strategy from simple awareness to a ruthless systematic crackdown. By Ajaz Rashid On a hot Monday in Kathua, the atmosphere felt charged. The government had signaled a shift in strategy: they were no […]
1996: A Diagnostic Pilgrimage
In 1996, a family’s desperate search for a diagnosis took them from the diagnostic vacuum of Srinagar to the busy clinics of Amritsar. What they found wasn’t just a medical answer, but a sobering look at the hidden commercial interests that shape the world of healthcare. By Syed Majid Gilani In the mid-1990s, the healthcare […]
Govt takes over 58 schools linked to banned Jamaat-e-Islami
Srinagar, Apr 18: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced the takeover of the management of 58 schools run by the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its Falah-e-Aam Trust, officials said. Official sources informed that the action follows adverse intelligence reports and the expiry of the schools’ management validity. The School Education Department […]