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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Threads of Empowerment
By Arsheed Ahmad Bhat In the serene foothills of Yousmarg, about 30 kilometers from Pulwama, a quiet revolution is taking shape. The village of Wasimarg, tucked away in the heart of rural Kashmir, is home to a group of ten determined women artisans who have turned age-old craft into a source of empowerment and economic […]
Marathon of Spirit
By Ajaz Rashid The 2025 edition of the Kashmir Marathon, dubbed “Kashmir Marathon 2.0,” unfurled as a vibrant testament to the enduring spirit, resilience, and beauty of the Valley. Amidst sweeping security and hopes for tourism revival after the April Pahalgam terror attack, over 1,500 runners from 27 states and 11 countries took to the […]
J&K’s Dramatic Rajya Sabha Showdown
By Ajaz Rashid The recently concluded Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir have been nothing short of historic, being the first such exercise since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 and the first since the restoration of the Union Territory’s legislative assembly. The contest, conducted after nearly a decade-long hiatus, provided a crucial […]
Gave our best under challenging circumstances in J&K: CM Omar
By Owais Gul Chief Minister Omar Abdullah lately said the National Conference (NC) government has performed to the best of its ability under the challenging circumstances in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a press conference after the completion of the government’s one year in office, the Chief Minister, said that it would make no sense to […]
J&K at a Crossroads
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. […]
The Cost of Care
By Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili Healthcare is one of the most fundamental human needs, a cornerstone of dignity and survival. In India, however, the question is no longer whether treatment is available, but whether it is accessible, affordable, and safe. The rise of private healthcare has undoubtedly transformed the country’s medical landscape—gleaming hospitals, sophisticated technology, […]
J&K’s Journey from Turmoil to Development
By Ajaz Rashid Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday painted a picture of a transforming Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that terrorism in the region is “on its last legs” and describing the ecosystem of subversive and anti-national elements as being in the “ICU” (Intensive Care Unit). Addressing multiple gatherings across Srinagar, including an event with […]