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 […]
Patel Would’ve Shaped J&K Differently: LG Sinha
History of J&K would have been different if Sardar Patel had been given full responsibility for its integration in 1947: LG By Ajaz Rashid At Vadodara on Thursday, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha joined the National Padyatra of the Sardar@150 Unity March, invoking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s enduring vision of unity and nation-building. In a keynote address […]
Agencies Deny Claims as Mehta’s Defamation Suit Reaches Delhi HC
New Delhi, December 1: The Delhi High Court on Monday heard the defamation suit filed by former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta against retired IAS officer Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar and several news media platforms, in a case that has quickly become a study in how unverified allegations can be weaponised […]
A Blow to Terror
By Ajaz Rashid The latest crackdown on a transnational terror module linked with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) is more than just another successful police operation. It is a resounding affirmation that the Indian state is neither asleep nor intimidated. With eight arrests including three doctors who shockingly betrayed their professional oath, the operation […]
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 […]
Explosive Evidence, Deadly Error
A routine forensic exercise turned catastrophic in Srinagar’s Nowgam area after seized explosives from Delhi detonated inside a police station, killing 13 and injuring dozens. By Ajaz Rashid A routine forensic exercise at the Nowgam police station on the outskirts of Srinagar turned into a night of horror on November 14, when a cache of […]
Solar Revolution Brightens J&K
The promise of clean, reliable, and affordable energy is no longer a distant dream for Jammu and Kashmir as the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a flagship rooftop solar initiative, is gradually transforming rooftops into power hubs and households into self-sufficient energy producers. With thousands of consumers already receiving zero electricity bills, the scheme […]
We Must Eliminate Every Single Terror Element: LG Sinha
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today observed that terrorism was the biggest enemy of the youth of Jammu Kashmir for more than three decades and it destroyed their dreams and aspirations. He said now our youth and young professionals are fulfilling their dreams and achieving their aspirations. Speaking at the valedictory function of Islamic University of […]
J&K Moves to Clean Up Fake Journalism
By Ajaz Rashid Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s recent directive to crack down on fake journalists in Jammu and Kashmir marks a decisive moment in the battle to restore integrity in the region’s media landscape. In an era where the lines between authentic reporting and digital opportunism have blurred, the administration’s move seeks to draw a […]
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 […]