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Why a Few Days of Rain Paralyse Jammu & Kashmir By Ajaz Rashid In the low-lying settlement of Sethar, nestled along the banks of the Jhelum River in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, sleep is a luxury that vanishes with the first drops of heavy monsoon rain. When dark clouds gather over the valley, residents do […]

Researchers at IIT Kharagpur found that key alpine areas like Gulmarg and Pahalgam have warmed by nearly 1°C over the past two decades. This relentless elevation-dependent heating disrupts natural nightly freeze cycles and accelerates snowmelt across the Western Himalayas. By Prof. Jayanarayanan Kuttippurath A landmark study published in Scientific Reports, entitled “Warming of the high-mountainous […]

A relentless series of 35 cloudbursts has torn across Jammu and Kashmir, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming 31 lives. From the battered Chenab Valley to isolated mountain villages, communities are now left grappling with the tragic human and ecological cost. By Ajaz Rashid Across the steep ridges and narrow valleys of Jammu and […]

Twenty-seven years after reclaiming the frozen peaks of Ladakh, the nation remembers the extraordinary valor of the soldiers who defended its frontiers. From solemn ceremonies in Drass to nationwide tributes, their enduring sacrifice continues to inspire generations. By Ajaz Rashid High among the jagged, windswept peaks of the Trans-Himalayas, where the air grows thin and […]

Kashmir’s world-famous ecosystems are collapsing under the combined strain of rapid climate warming and unchecked human encroachment. As vital water towers recede and freshwater bodies disappear, experts warn that the region’s economic and environmental future hangs in the balance. By Ajaz Rashid For centuries, the Kashmir Valley has been immortalized as a terrestrial paradise, a […]

Beneath the impressive fiscal numbers lies a harsh reality of deep learning deficits, unpowered classrooms, and thousands of institutions operating without basic sanitation. As families increasingly squeeze their pockets for private schooling, the state faces an uphill battle to turn access into actual quality. By Ajaz Rashid As Jammu and Kashmir transitions into the mid-2026 […]

A 55-day operational blitz has resulted in over 1,100 arrests, 1,036 FIRs, and more than 100 property attachments across the region. Authorities emphasize that the aggressive crackdown is aimed at permanently dismantling the financial lifelines of cross-border terrorism. By Ajaz Rashid In what is being framed as a high-stakes battle for national security and the […]

Striking at the financial roots of regional instability, the administration’s targeted offensive has successfully cut off the critical flow of illicit funds to active insurgent groups. By treating the narcotics epidemic as a direct threat to national security, authorities are systematically starving proxy networks of their operational cash flow. By Ajaz Rashid Standing at the […]

Over 300 tourists were stranded mid-air after the famous Gulmarg cable car experienced a sudden mechanical failure. A massive multi-agency rescue operation successfully evacuated everyone without a single injury. By Ajaz Rashid What began as a breathtaking journey over the snow-capped peaks of the Pir Panjal range quickly turned into a harrowing ordeal for hundreds […]

The induction of 4,000 new constables significantly bridges the vacancy gap, providing fresh strength for operations in rugged, far-flung terrains. These personnel serve as the frontline defense against foreign-sponsored incursions in the region’s most difficult ridges and forests. By Ajaz Rashid Beneath the towering chinar trees of the Armed Police Complex in Zewan, the rhythmic […]