By Ajaz Rashid In a powerful and emotive address to the Lok Sabha, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh defended India’s retaliatory strike—Operation Sindoor—as a calibrated and historic response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Kicking off a 16-hour special debate, Singh laid out a gripping narrative of precision, restraint and resolve, framing the 22-minute cross-border […]
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The Engineer of Change
By Ajaz Rashid In an exclusive interview marking nearly five years in office, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reflects on Kashmir’s remarkable journey from conflict to development Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s tenure in Jammu and Kashmir represents one of the most transformative periods in the region’s modern history. Since taking charge on August 7, 2020, in […]
Voices of the Silenced
By Ajaz Rashid In an unprecedented move that shattered decades of silence, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on June 29, 2025, met with families of Kashmiri civilians who have been the forgotten casualties of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism since the 1990s. This groundbreaking initiative, supported by the Save Youth Save Future Foundation, marked a historic turning point in […]
Agricultural Renaissance in Jammu Kashmir
By Ajaz Rashid In a significant address that underscored the evolving political dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha described the boundaries of administrative responsibility while unveiling ambitious agricultural targets for the Union Territory. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan in Kulgam, Sinha emphasized that while security remains […]
Voices of Appreciation
By Ajaz Rashid For ordinary Kashmiris, the railway is a lifeline that transcends transportation. Jibran, a Srinagar resident, shared how the train offers safer, more affordable travel for families who once relied on costly flights or feared the unpredictability of highway closures during harsh winters. “This train has brought safety, affordability, and convenience. It feels […]
Tracks of Destiny
By Ajaz Rashid On June 6, 2025, history thundered across the Himalayas as a Vande Bharat Express crossed the towering Chenab Bridge—marking the fulfillment of a century-old dream. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), a marvel of modern engineering that now stitches Kashmir to the rest of India by rail. More […]
Indian Cinema: Rule Reforms, Kashmir’s Policy
By Tauheed Ahmad In a synchronized move aimed at revitalizing the Indian film industry, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, announced the implementation of the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, while concurrently, the Administrative Council (AC) approved the Jammu and Kashmir Film Policy-2024. The notification of the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, signifies a […]
J&K: Hub for Startup Growth
By Tauheed Ahmad In Jammu and Kashmir, a startup revolution is unfolding. J&K Startup is poised to explore new horizons, but what lies behind this transformation? The answer: the New Jammu & Kashmir Start-up Policy- 2024-27, a much-anticipated initiative formally inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha at Avinya Startup Summit. […]
The Cancer Struggle in Asia
By Ajaz Rashid According to a recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal, India recorded an approximate 1.2 million new cancer cases and 9,30,000 deaths in 2019, securing its position as the second-highest contributor to the disease burden in Asia for that year. The study, conducted by an international team of […]
Tradition Woven in Grass
By Manzoor Akash Kashmir, serves as the perfect backdrop for the creation of traditional grass-woven items. The region boasts a rich diversity of grasses, flourishing in fields and along the edges of water bodies, playing integral roles in ecology, economy, and cultural heritage since ancient times. Indigenously crafted handicrafts and commonly used traditional grass items […]